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Cast iron cooking
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TexasTraveler
I'm kind of a big deal
I love cooking in cast iron. I cook just about anything in them. As for cleaning, Get pan really hot and a wet paper towel or rag add a little salt if it's really dirty for scouring effect and then I throw it back on the burner to heat dry before using olive oil to season and put away.
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I have a two sided griddle that I use when camping, and occasionally at home. One side is flat and one side creates grill marks. Whatever side is down gets really nasty from flame and smoke. I have always used the method you described but sometimes the under-side is really nasty. I usually scrub it with a lot of salt, oil, and water to get the worst off.
Just wondered if there might be a better way?
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
I saw something recently from Lodge saying you can use soap on them, because it doesn't have lye in it anymore. I've been using it since and my seasoning is fine, I cook pretty much everything in cast iron.
tomthirtysix
Wishing I was as cool as Phil
I don't often use my CI over open fires like that, but when I do, I usually try to put some foil down on the grill or on the bottom of the pan.
jfields
Where did all my money go?
I won’t use plain cast iron on a cooktop since it scratches everything up. I’ve gotten into enamel coated cooking in the oven and stove top lately. Still really great results in braising and flavor that I like with cast iron cooking. Bought this guy a couple of weeks ago at Costco and made a great Chicken Marsala in it on Sunday.
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I don't know if anyone has seen this guys videos, he is a bit of a doof but he has some great recipes. He will often explain how you cook/bake in a dutch oven using an "exact" number of charcoal briquets, not one more, and not one less.
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MilesMingusMonk
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I use rock salt (like you would use in a salt grinder) to act as as a scouring agent vs table salt to clean.
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
You inspired me. Had one that I loved but broke, and for some reason never replaced it. Going up baptize it with some Beef Bourgogne.
My wife got me a le crusset(sp). Love it for braising, that Costco one is awesome.
I am always amazed what we get each other to buy. Dutch ovens, bread makers, hubo huts, Digital Girlfriends, Black stone grills, heaters, smokers, booze, cigars...
Edited to add Digital Girlfriends
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jfields
Where did all my money go?
CigarPass has been great for the economy. I’ve single handedly saved Cuba’s!
I love cast iron, but need to switch back to a gas range. We(wife) wanted a new range with the glass top and I honestly hate it, so I don’t use my cast iron anymore. I use them on my grill for searing.
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
Digital girlfriends.
jfields
Where did all my money go?
How do you break one of those??!!?? You leave it outside and run it over?
TexasTraveler
I'm kind of a big deal
I wouldn't have anything but a gas cooktop... No exceptions!
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
The enamel just cracked one time when I was washing it. Was very strange.How do you break one of those??!!?? You leave it outside and run it over?
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CgarDan
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My wife whole heartedly swears by Le Creuset. They are quite expensive but the quality is great and I might be insane but somehow food cooked in these tastes better to me
Here is a little trick for those who might want to pick something up from them. Don’t buy in their original stores or online. There are quite a lot of outlet malls that have their store. Look for a holiday sale and might get away with buying a pice at 60-70% off the original price
I also have what looks like a piece of chain mail for scouring, but usually use salt. For me there is something relaxing or soul soothing about caring for a cast iron pan.