If cast iron is exposed to extreme thermal shock it can cause it to crack. This can happen if the pan is extremely hot &, plunged into cold water. Do cast iron pans leak iron? Cast iron pans can leach a sizeable amount of iron into your food, exceeding dietary intake in some cases. Acidic Click here to continue reading…
Without the protective layer of carbonized oil called seasoning, cast iron is susceptible to rust. Even a well-seasoned pan can rust if it’s left in the sink to soak, put in the dishwasher, allowed to air dry, or stored in a moisture-prone environment. Can I still use my cast iron skillet if it has rust? Click here to continue reading…
Do they make a cast iron electric griddle? Given our testing, which revealed that electric griddles don’t get hot enough to properly sear burgers or meats, a large cast iron cooking surface like the Reversible Cast Iron Stovetop Griddle from Lodge can give you plenty of real estate for larger batches of food while letting Click here to continue reading…
How do you clean a cast iron skillet without destroying it? All you need to do is coat the pan, inside and out, in a neutral oil, like vegetable oil. I usually splash a little onto a paper towel and rub it all over the skillet until it looks evenly coated—a tablespoon or two should Click here to continue reading…
Is a 12 inch cast iron skillet too big? Go any bigger than 12 inches of pan and you’ve got a cooking surface with hot and cold spots. This size can pull off two large steaks, whole chicken sears and even most pork tenderloins. The largest downside is the weight — they’re too heavy to Click here to continue reading…
What can I use instead of a Yorkshire pudding tray? In Yorkshire the tin used most commonly is a four-cup Yorkshire pudding tin, a muffin top pan will also work well. Does Yorkshire pudding have to be cooked in a tin? Almost any tin or dish can be used to make a Yorkshire pudding, as Click here to continue reading…
What should I look for in a cast iron skillet? What Should I Look for in an Antique Cast Iron Skillet? First, place the pan on an even surface and see if it wobbles. It’s not uncommon for older skillets to experience warping, or for the bottom of the pan to start “dropping out” (bowing Click here to continue reading…
All cooking oils and fats can be used for seasoning cast iron, but based on availability, affordability, effectiveness, and having a high smoke point, Lodge recommends vegetable oil, melted shortening, or canola oil, like our Seasoning Spray. Can you use olive oil to season a cast iron skillet? Do not use olive oil or butter Click here to continue reading…
So, Is Cooking in Cast Iron Healthier than Cooking in Other Pans? In short: No. You’d have to be mouse-sized to see quantifiable health benefits from mineral intake exclusively with cast iron. Because mineral transfer happens at such a small scale, it’s safe to say that cast iron is not any healthier than other pans. Click here to continue reading…
While you want your pan looking moist and wet, you actually don’t want too much oil. Excess oil results a bumpy, uneven finish. After you’ve saturated your pan, take a paper towel and run it around the pan, removing unwanted oil. You want a very thin layer that will bake on in 45-60 minutes. How Click here to continue reading…
