How Do You Clean Cast Iron Pots And Pans?
You’ve undoubtedly been camping at least a few times in your life and chances are you’ve got a cast iron pot or pan. Chances are also good that you tried frying something on it with a resulting sticky mess. The way to avoid this is to properly clean and subsequently season your cast iron pots and pans. Another article will deal with how to season cast iron cookware while this one will address the proper cleaning of cast iron pots and pans. Rinse out the cast iron pot with some clean, fresh water. When it’s clean, put it on a burner or in an oven for a few minutes for the water to evaporate and to heat the pan. Wipe with a paper towel. Cool before storing. If there is hard crusty stuff in the pan, pour some water into the pan and boil it. Cover with a lid or some aluminum foil. Boil for a few minutes and then let it sit until everything is soft and easy to remove. To scrape a cast iron pan, use a soft tool like a wooden spatula or a polyethylene scraper available at camping supply store
