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You don’t understand seasoning You know all that talk about “seasoning” a cast-iron skillet? It’s not just talk. Seasoning refers to a layer of polymerized oil that has been baked onto the surface.
Should you scrub a cast iron pan with soap? Fans of the popular cookware might threaten to hit you over the head with their pan if you do that, but Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food ...
The short answer is yes! Preparing meals in cast iron pots, pans, Dutch ovens, and cornbread molds can boost the iron content in what you’re eating. This is a simple strategy to up the iron in your ...
Cast iron skillets are nonstick, super easy to clean, and can help veggies cook faster. Two RD's shared their favorite recipes with a cast iron skillet. Our editors independently select these products ...