How do you clean a cast iron frying pan?
Cast iron frying pans can last a lifetime if properly cared for. However, cast iron will rust if not seasoned and prepared properly. If your cast iron frying pan is starting to rust or you just want to keep it in good shape as you use it, follow these steps. With a new cast iron frying pan, season it after purchase. All new cast iron cookware comes with a factory-applied coating that needs to be removed before using it. Scrub the pan (and its lid if it has one) with a kitchen scrubber and a little dish soap. This will be the only time that you will ever use dish soap on your cast iron. When you’ve thoroughly scrubbed it, heat the pan on the stove over high heat until every drop of water has vaporized. Heat the lid on a separate stove element. Let the pan and lid cool until they can be handled. With a paper towel, wipe vegetable oil onto the pan, covering every inch inside and out. Rub oil into the inside of the lid as well. Wipe off excess oil from both the pan and the lid. Store the p
