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With all the latest gadgets on the market today, it is amazing that the cast iron skillet
has survived the test of time. Nothing seems to last as long in the kitchen as that old
iron skillet.
Cast Iron cookware is a heat conductor, which means it heats evenly and consistently,
and is ideal for induction heat cooktops as it is affordable and will last a lifetime or two!
It is the old fashioned way to cook "fat free"
A cast iron skillet can go from stove to oven, without need for any special utensils to
cook with it (unlike teflon style pans) they don't warp, and they clean up well.
All our grandmothers had cast iron skillets and stove top griddles. They were quite
often passed down to the next generation. You simply cleaned them with soap and
water, or a stiff brush and then "seasoned" them to prevent rusting etc, .
How to season:
Seasoning is when you add a protective layer to your cast iron skillet, or cookware, to
prevent rusting and to provide a non-stick surface for cooking. Once seasoned
properly, a cast iron skillet will last for generations.
Seasoning is a three step process, you need to clean the skillet or pan and then apply
a layer of animal fat or vegetable oil, and then heat the cookware to bond the fat to
the metal.
If you have an older pan, then it has naturally become seasoned over time from years
of cooking, and you simple have to clean with soap and water.
You could buy a new one, but why not check the local flea markets, second hand
stores and the internet?.. These are great places to start, and cast iron skillets have
become collectables, as they are a part of history and have stood the test of time.
Some people are actually making a business of buying and selling old cookware, such
as the trusty cast iron skillets and griddles, and therefore are a good investment. You
can't break them or wear them out, they are heavy and have been known to make a
good weapon in a pinch!
has survived the test of time. Nothing seems to last as long in the kitchen as that old
iron skillet.
Cast Iron cookware is a heat conductor, which means it heats evenly and consistently,
and is ideal for induction heat cooktops as it is affordable and will last a lifetime or two!
It is the old fashioned way to cook "fat free"
A cast iron skillet can go from stove to oven, without need for any special utensils to
cook with it (unlike teflon style pans) they don't warp, and they clean up well.
All our grandmothers had cast iron skillets and stove top griddles. They were quite
often passed down to the next generation. You simply cleaned them with soap and
water, or a stiff brush and then "seasoned" them to prevent rusting etc, .
How to season:
Seasoning is when you add a protective layer to your cast iron skillet, or cookware, to
prevent rusting and to provide a non-stick surface for cooking. Once seasoned
properly, a cast iron skillet will last for generations.
Seasoning is a three step process, you need to clean the skillet or pan and then apply
a layer of animal fat or vegetable oil, and then heat the cookware to bond the fat to
the metal.
If you have an older pan, then it has naturally become seasoned over time from years
of cooking, and you simple have to clean with soap and water.
You could buy a new one, but why not check the local flea markets, second hand
stores and the internet?.. These are great places to start, and cast iron skillets have
become collectables, as they are a part of history and have stood the test of time.
Some people are actually making a business of buying and selling old cookware, such
as the trusty cast iron skillets and griddles, and therefore are a good investment. You
can't break them or wear them out, they are heavy and have been known to make a
good weapon in a pinch!
Cast Iron Skillets.... Their Back in Style! and Very Collectible
Cast iron cookware is very resilient and can last a lifetime if looked after properly. New
cast iron cookware needs to be seasoned (also known as cured) to make it effective.
Seasoning is achieved buy rubbing fat over the cookware. The fat can be any type such
as vegetable oil or animal fat.
The cookware should be then left in a hot oven for at least an hour. The process should
be repeated several times until the cast iron cookware becomes black. This makes the
cookware non stick. It is a bit more labour intensive at the beginning but the end result is
that you have cookware that will last for years and years.
One last thing to remember here is that when you clean the cookware you should not
leave it to soak in water. This not only makes it susceptible to rust but it also tends to
dissolve the fat coating on the cookware.
cast iron cookware needs to be seasoned (also known as cured) to make it effective.
Seasoning is achieved buy rubbing fat over the cookware. The fat can be any type such
as vegetable oil or animal fat.
The cookware should be then left in a hot oven for at least an hour. The process should
be repeated several times until the cast iron cookware becomes black. This makes the
cookware non stick. It is a bit more labour intensive at the beginning but the end result is
that you have cookware that will last for years and years.
One last thing to remember here is that when you clean the cookware you should not
leave it to soak in water. This not only makes it susceptible to rust but it also tends to
dissolve the fat coating on the cookware.
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