Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Alyssa,You wash the pan after you use it, just not with soap. The reason for this is because the soap will "unseason" the pan, or remove all the pils from it which protects the iron. What I use it hot water and a copper pad to scrub it really well. It cleans it spotless everytime without soap. If you do want to get it really clean at some point and re-season the pan, then you DO use soap to clean the pan at this point. When you're done, you dry it well, put a thin coating of oil on it ( I use olive oil) and then stick it in the oven. Here's some directions.http://www.ehow.com/how_2028543_season-cast-iron.htmlThe reccomended temp varies depending on who you ask, but i've seen anywhere from 175 to 275 degrees F.Hope this helps! I've never re-seasoned my pan, I just coat it with oil after I use it and it's fine. I have noticed if I cook something really strong tasting, like chicken livers, the next food I make will have a slight hint of it from cooking on the same surface. It's only strong foods though.-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 11 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Colazol - 9 pills a day Prednisone 25mg entocort With vit E mixed inBack to intro/stage 1 for now.To: BTVC-SCD From: luckycharms@...Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 12:44:46 -0400Subject: Cast Iron Pan My mom just brought home a brand new cast iron pan with a lid that she got from a yard sale! Now....what do I do with it?? I know you have to 'season' it, but I have no idea how to do that except that is has something to do with oil. What kind of oil should I use? I've heard that you aren't supposed to wash it after you use it, but could that get kind of gross? Any tips on caring for an iron skillet are appreciated! It doesn't seem like the non-stick stuff would be good to cook your food on because of whatever chemicals they use, so that's why I wanted to get an iron pan. Just not sure what to do with it =) Peace =) Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008 SCD June 2009 (restarted) Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day Prednisone 30 mg 1x per day The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I always wash mine with hot water and soap, put in the oven at a high temp, let it cool, oil it again until next time. It works fine for non-sticking. My mom OTOH, says never use soap on it. I used to heat it up on high stove top but the smell is too strong sometimes. It's searing the pan. If you have a fireplace or something like that, throw it in and let anything/everything burn off ;-). Those were my grandma's instructions. I don't know what other folks do. I used shortening but now I'd probably use olive oil so sear first then oil. Debbie 41 cd Alyssa,You wash the pan after you use it, just not with soap. The reason for this is because the soap will " unseason " the pan, or remove all the pils from it which protects the iron. What I use it hot water and a copper pad to scrub it really well. It cleans it spotless everytime without soap. If you do want to get it really clean at some point and re-season the pan, then you DO use soap to clean the pan at this point. When you're done, you dry it well, put a thin coating of oil on it ( I use olive oil) and then stick it in the oven. Here's some directions.http://www.ehow.com/how_2028543_season-cast-iron.htmlThe reccomended temp varies depending on who you ask, but i've seen anywhere from 175 to 275 degrees F. Hope this helps! I've never re-seasoned my pan, I just coat it with oil after I use it and it's fine. I have noticed if I cook something really strong tasting, like chicken livers, the next food I make will have a slight hint of it from cooking on the same surface. It's only strong foods though. -UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 11 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Colazol - 9 pills a day Prednisone 25mg entocort With vit E mixed inBack to intro/stage 1 for now. To: BTVC-SCD From: luckycharms@...Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 12:44:46 -0400 Subject: Cast Iron Pan My mom just brought home a brand new cast iron pan with a lid that she got from a yard sale! Now....what do I do with it?? I know you have to 'season' it, but I have no idea how to do that except that is has something to do with oil. What kind of oil should I use? I've heard that you aren't supposed to wash it after you use it, but could that get kind of gross? Any tips on caring for an iron skillet are appreciated! It doesn't seem like the non-stick stuff would be good to cook your food on because of whatever chemicals they use, so that's why I wanted to get an iron pan. Just not sure what to do with it =)Peace =)Alyssa 16 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted) Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 30 mg 1x per day The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Alyssa,If the pan is truly brand new, it will be silvery grey, not black. If it is already black it is either pre-seasoned at the manufacturer or it is used and seasoned by the previous owner. If it is pre-seasoned at the manufacturer, then do as said regarding not using soap. If, however, it is new and unseasoned, you can season it and wash it as well -- just don't scrub it so well that you remove the seasoning. The pre-seasoned ones will sort of flake if you use soap, so they tell you not to. Here is a really great site that I used to learn about cast iron http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/CastIronPans.htm It will tell you about how to season and care for it. My favorite oil for seasoning is either beef tallow or pork lard. Butter and vegetable oil will just make it sticky. Ghee or coconut oil are good too. Any oil that can handle high heat will work well. Basically, after cleaning the pan (don't let it ever soak in water!), just heat it and wipe with your chosen fat (I use a paper towel and a thin layer of fat). When the handle is warm, turn off the heat and leave it. I have an egg pan that hardly ever gets cleaned because all I usually use it for is scrambled eggs and it is so well seasoned that it just wipes out. Truly amazing stuff!AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 5:44:46 PMSubject: Cast Iron Pan My mom just brought home a brand new cast iron pan with a lid that she got from a yard sale! Now....what do I do with it?? I know you have to 'season' it, but I have no idea how to do that except that is has something to do with oil. What kind of oil should I use? I've heard that you aren't supposed to wash it after you use it, but could that get kind of gross? Any tips on caring for an iron skillet are appreciated! It doesn't seem like the non-stick stuff would be good to cook your food on because of whatever chemicals they use, so that's why I wanted to get an iron pan. Just not sure what to do with it =) Peace =) Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008 SCD June 2009 (restarted) Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day Prednisone 30 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 > I always wash mine with hot water and soap, put in the oven at a high > temp, let it cool, oil it again until next time. It works fine for > non-sticking. My mom OTOH, says never use soap on it. I used to heat it up on high > stove top but the smell is too strong sometimes. It's searing the pan. If > you have a fireplace or something like that, throw it in and let> anything/everything burn off ;-). Those were my grandma's instructions.>> I don't know what other folks do. I used shortening but now I'd probably> use olive oil so sear first then oil.>> Debbie 41 cdThat works. But 's right. It's generally recommended that you NOT use soap on a cast iron pan.And avoid using olive oil (especially extra virgin olive oil) to season it. Use an oil that can stand getting very hot without smoking -- like grape seed oil or some other vegetable oil; or peanut oil (if you aren't allergic to peanuts).n Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Also, you could use medium to coarse salt to scrub it out without water to get any leftover food particles off. Make sure you wipe it out well afterwards and with papertowel, add a thin layer of whatever oil (high heat). Debbie 41 cd > I always wash mine with hot water and soap, put in the oven at a high > temp, let it cool, oil it again until next time. It works fine for > non-sticking. My mom OTOH, says never use soap on it. I used to heat it up on high > stove top but the smell is too strong sometimes. It's searing the pan. If > you have a fireplace or something like that, throw it in and let> anything/everything burn off ;-). Those were my grandma's instructions.>> I don't know what other folks do. I used shortening but now I'd probably > use olive oil so sear first then oil.>> Debbie 41 cd That works. But 's right. It's generally recommended that you NOT use soap on a cast iron pan. And avoid using olive oil (especially extra virgin olive oil) to season it. Use an oil that can stand getting very hot without smoking -- like grape seed oil or some other vegetable oil; or peanut oil (if you aren't allergic to peanuts). n Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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