How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
Rinse the skillet out with hot water after cooking.. Bring the water to boil.. With a wide spatula, lightly scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to dislodge any remaining food scraps.
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Rinse the skillet out with hot water after cooking.
Rinse the skillet out with hot water after cooking.
Bring the water to boil.
Bring the water to boil.
With a wide spatula, lightly scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to dislodge
With a wide spatula, lightly scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to dislodge any remaining food scraps.
Dump the dirty water in the sink.
Dump the dirty water in the sink.
Wet a couple paper towels and quickly wipe the surface of the skillet.
Wet a couple paper towels and quickly wipe the surface of the skillet.
Apply a thin coating of fat, such as vegetable oil or shortening, to the surface
Apply a thin coating of fat, such as vegetable oil or shortening, to the surface of the skillet.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Cut a raw potato in half or lengthwise, depending on the size of your skillet.
Cut a raw potato in half or lengthwise, depending on the size of your skillet.
Apply a thin layer of baking soda to the bottom of your potato.
Apply a thin layer of baking soda to the bottom of your potato.
Scrub the skillet with the potato and baking soda, taking extra care to clean th
Scrub the skillet with the potato and baking soda, taking extra care to clean the problem areas.
Season your pan after cleaning
Season your pan after cleaning
Avoid using soaps and detergents.
Avoid using soaps and detergents.
Never put the skillet in the dishwasher.
Never put the skillet in the dishwasher.
Try to avoid using steel wool to clean your cast iron cookery unless in dire nee
Try to avoid using steel wool to clean your cast iron cookery unless in dire need of cleaning.
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