How Do You Care For A Cast Iron Skillet?
Unlike other skillets, pots and pans, cast iron cookware requires some very special care. New owners of a cast iron skillet may find themselves at a loss when it comes to giving these pieces the care and maintenance they require. Some of the more important rules, such as never scrub the skillet in soapy water, may go against your instincts and seem strange, even unsanitary. However, cast iron is meant to have a constant layer of seasoning on the surface. This layer makes the skillet non-stick, protects its surface and helps give your food the unique flavor that comes from cooking in cast iron. If you care for your cast iron skillet properly you will have a lasting piece of cookware that will help you prepare quality food for years to come. Determine if your skillet is pre-seasoned. If you are purchased it new, the packaging should indicate this. If you are working with a previously used skillet, you can probably assume that it has been seasoned before, but may want to re-season it to b
