Buttery, tender cornbread is a delicious accompaniment to many dishes, especially BBQ, so when my sister asked me to make her Crock-Pot Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce I decided to whip up a batch of cornbread as well. She was in heaven! What I liked about this recipe from Serious Eats was the addition of…→Continue reading←
Fall to me means three things when it comes to dinnertime: Chili, Homemade Soups, and Cornbread. But not just any cornbread. SKILLET CORNBREAD. There’s something truly magical about skillet cornbread with its crispy edges, golden color, and buttery flavor. I’ve been making different variations of this recipe from the Pioneer Woman for a little over…→Continue reading←
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 toss food in and some might strain to lift…→Continue reading←
It will grill meat as nicely as a grill pan would. You should make sure to preheat it so the meat doesn’t cook in its own sauces for a long time, but other than that the process and the final product are pretty much the same. Can I use cast iron instead of grill pan?…→Continue reading←
“Skillets are measured across the top of the cookware, not including handles. Lodge’s skillets are measured across the top from outside rim to outside rim,” says Stubblefield. Is skillet size the top or bottom? Answer: The cookware industry standard is to measure the skillet across its top. How do you measure fry pan size? To…→Continue reading←
Cast iron skillets are generally safe to use in the oven or under the broiler at temperatures of up to 600°F (315°C). Handle them with a silicone holder, kitchen towel, or oven mitt, as they can get really hot. Can cast iron go in a 500 degree oven? 500 degrees may take the seasoning out…→Continue reading←
Is 10 inch skillet too small? Is a 10 inch cast iron skillet too small? A 10-inch cast iron skillet is perfect for 1-2 people. They’re great for one eight-ounce steak, full sides for one to two people, desserts, cornbread, and more. If you want to cook casserole, steaks, or chicken for four, invest in…→Continue reading←
Can I use a pre-seasoned cast iron skillet right away? Buy pre-seasoned, but don’t cook with it right away. Druckman says: “You still want to give it a little bit of care when it first comes out of the box. You can just rinse it and dry it, but it’s nice to give it a…→Continue reading←
Is 8-inch skillet big enough? Eight-inch skillets are large enough to sear two normal sized chicken thighs, one eight-ounce steak or fry three or four eggs at a time. Go any smaller and you start to lose utility. Because of their smaller stature, eight-inch skillets shine with foods that require tossing — think green beans…→Continue reading←
Is a 12-inch skillet too big? A 12-inch skillet cooks four servings of most foods, so it’s great for a family of four. If you cook for yourself or for one other person, you’ll probably want a 10-inch skillet. Is a 12 inch cast iron skillet too big? Go any bigger than 12 inches of…→Continue reading←
