Seasoning a ceramic pan is pretty simple, you need to clean the pan, wipe a thin layer of oil on, bake it, let it cool and then repeat the process 6 more times. After, you’ll have a thick layer of seasoning. Keep reading to see exactly how it’s done. ✅ The best oil to season … Read more
There are multiple things you can do with old frying pans, you can recycle, restore, repurpose and even resell them, but what’s the best option for you? Keep reading to find out what you should do with your old frying pans. How to dispose of old frying pans The best way to dispose of old … Read more
A nonreactive saucepan is where the pans material doesn’t react to foods, specifically acidic foods. When pans react to foods, the material of the pan leaches into the food. For example if you cook tomatoes in cast iron, iron will leach into the tomatoes affecting the flavor. Keep reading to find out why you should … Read more
You can use butter in a cast iron skillet, however, since butters smoking temperature is 350°F (177°C) it’s prone to burning, and this means that you’ll need to use low heat, cast iron is also hard to control the temperature, so if it starts burning, you won’t be able to cool the cast iron skillet … Read more
You do not need to season cast iron after every use, in-fact cast iron seasons itself whilst cooking, the only exception to this rule is if you have a brand new cast iron skillet, then you need to season it. Should I season a a brand new cast iron pan? If you have a brand … Read more
You should season a cast iron skillet is 6 times, seasoning increases and decreases through cooking and cleaning, 6 layers of seasoning is enough to keep it going throughout years of cooking and cleaning. How to tell if you have the right amount of seasoning Having the right amount of seasoning is crucial for performance … Read more
You can restore a rusted cast iron pan if it’s not severe rust, all you need to do is clean the rust off, re-season your cast iron pan, and your cast iron pan should look new again. Keep reading to find out how to restore a rusted cast iron pan the right way. To avoid … Read more
The best way to keep cast iron from rusting, is to ensure it’s thoroughly dry after washing, and making sure you follow the best practices such as, hand washing, storing it correctly, seasoning, and no soaking. Keep reading below for the best practices will keep your cast iron from rusting. Cast iron rust prevention Rust … Read more
The best way to remove rust from cast iron is soaking your cast iron in white vinegar for 1 hour, and using a steel scouring pad to scrub, the acidity of the vinegar will dissolve the rust, whilst the steel scouring pad will remove any stubborn rust. Remove rust from cast iron with vinegar If … Read more
Coca-cola (Coke) drinks can remove rust from cast iron, this is due to the ingredient phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid is the most acidic chemical added to any drink, and it gives coke a PH level between 2.3 and 3 (Depending on which coke you buy) as opposed to other fizzy drinks that are roughly 3.3-5, … Read more