i did buy a iron cast frying pan ,= how do i cure it ?or is their no need to do it ?
i remember that somewhere i read that before my 1. use – i have to bake the cast iron pan in the oven — does that make any sense ?
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The baking it first is curing it as well as seasoning it. I love using cast iron skillets. I have included some links for cast iron care. When I look up how to’s on the internet I like to look at several sites so I get the best range of information. Here’s the best ones I found:
http://bbq.about.com/od/tools/a/aa040701a.htm
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/daily-living/cast-iron.htm
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/castironcookware
http://www.lodgemfg.com/useandcare.asp
February 24th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Put a little vegetable oil in it, just enough to rub on all sides (inside and out). Rub it in. Use a lint free cloth to dab it dry (don’t rub). That’s it. Store away from moisture.
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February 24th, 2010 at 6:12 am
The baking it first is curing it as well as seasoning it. I love using cast iron skillets. I have included some links for cast iron care. When I look up how to’s on the internet I like to look at several sites so I get the best range of information. Here’s the best ones I found:
http://bbq.about.com/od/tools/a/aa040701a.htm
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/daily-living/cast-iron.htm
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/castironcookware
http://www.lodgemfg.com/useandcare.asp
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February 24th, 2010 at 6:24 am
you cure a cast iron pan by coating it in oil and baking it for several hrs at about 350 inside and out on hte first time also use a metal scouring pad on it every time to smooth out the bottom … till i go tthe bottom smothed out nicely i would not "fry" too much in it more so braise you ‘r meats in it good luck with it ive got 3 and i just love them
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February 24th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Rub it down with veg. oil. Heat it, let it cool and do it again.
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February 24th, 2010 at 7:16 am
I put a layer of salt on mine and then on medium heat (on the burner) stir it gently and slowly, with a wooden spoon, until the salt starts getting dark. Once all the salt is dark, switch off the heat and let it cool with the salt in it, when it’s completely cool, throw salt away, wipe with kitchen paper and it’s ready to use.
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February 24th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Rub it with Vegetable oil, A good coat. Bake in the oven @ 300 Deg F. for 2 hours allow to cool and give another light coat of oil.
Clean it after each use with a small amount of water and coarse salt. wipe with a paper towel or rag till clean. rinse with hot water and put in a 200 degree oven and turn oven off immediately. DO NOT USE SOAP OR BRILLO ON IT YOU WILL RUIN THE PAN. and it will rust. Do not cook acidy foods in it unless you want to have to re season it again.
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February 24th, 2010 at 8:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THgcMtxecvE
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I first washed mine in hot soapy water. Rinse it good and put on the stove on high heat to dry. Pour in some oil and being very careful with a paper towel wipe the oil around the hot pan. After you finish remove from heat and let cool. You should have no problems with it.
When iron is heated it expands. When you put the oil on it and then let cool down the oil gets trapped in the pan when it goes back to its normal size.
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February 24th, 2010 at 10:04 am
I use my grandmothers cast iron pans. so I never had to cure them. They are wonderful. I have had to have the outsides sandblasted thru the years, but they still are great. I always clean them with water and salt and then set it on the stove top on high to dry them. If you don’t dry them well,they will rust. it’s iron!!
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February 24th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I cook almost everything in cast iron, even homemade cobblers. Once it’s seasoned, nothing will stick.
To season mine, I coat is with oil or shorteneing and place it in the oven for several hours, then let it cool in the oven. I also DO NOT use dishwashing liquid to clean it. The left over food will just rinse off, maybe with a little help from your dishcloth.
I also "inspect" all my pieces (I have 14 now) for rust about once a week, especially if I’m cooking something in the oven. If I find a rust spot, or just think it may need a little more seasoning, I coat it and put it in the oven with whatever is baking.
Once you get it good and seasoned, you will love it!!!!
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February 24th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Wipe it down with high temp oil as mentioned before. Bake till hot. Wipe away the execss oil. The secret is-never use soap on your cast iron. Just scrub & rinse. If for some reason you must use soap to clean it, simply reseason. I’m using fry pans, dutch oven, & a griddle passed down from my grand parents.
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February 24th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Put oil in the pan and heat it up and then let it cool down in the oil….wipe clean. I use a cast iron frying pan all the time and they say to just wipe it out and not to wash it but that is just gross to me. I wash mine and dry it immediately. I reseason when needed.
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