How to Clean an Unused Cast Iron Skillet

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How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet — Cleaning Lessons from The Kitchn More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Daniel Flood | permalink
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Instructions for cast iron skillet cleaning often include a lot of don'ts: Don't use soap, don't use steel wool, don't put it in the dishwasher. It's almost enough to scare a cook off from cast iron completely! However, with a few simple techniques, you'll be able to keep your skillet clean, rust-free, and well-seasoned.

For further reading: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-a-cast-iron-skillet-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-107747 ^[1]

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How to restore an old and grody cast iron skillet. | SnarkyVegan on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Log 4 Girlz | permalink
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[PHOTO NOTES: I've saved all images very large so you can click on them to see the details close up. It's important that you understand the textures of the cast iron during the shopping and restoration process. If you want to use these photos, please contact me. Thanks, Julia] For a while now, I've been…

For further reading: https://snarkyvegan.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/how-to-restore-an-old-and-grody-cast-iron-skillet/ ^[2]

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Restoring Old Cast Iron in a Self-Cleaning Oven - Foodal More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Renu 00e 9 Vermeulen | permalink
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All the modern “non-stick” cookware just does not have the character for cooking on, or in, as good old cast iron. I have found that many things just never taste right if they are cooked on anything else. Sausage, bacon and many other types of meat, really need to be cooked in cast iron skillets to have...Read More »

For further reading: http://foodal.com/kitchen/pots-pots-skillets-guides-reviews/cast-and-carbon/restoring-old-cast-iron-self-cleaning-oven/ ^[3]

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What's the Right Way to Season a Cast Iron Skillet? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by k Fe 1982 | permalink
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Your clean new skillet doesn't cook quite right. Eggs stick and rust builds up. The solution? Your skillet needs some "seasoning." The cooks at Q&A network Stack Exchange can help.
Tags: Crowdhacker, How To, Cooking, Food, Kitchen hacks, Cookware, skillet, seasoning, Top, flavor, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5982835/whats-the-right-way-to-season-a-cast-iron-skillet ^[4]

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Cleaning and Seasoning a Cast-Iron Skillet More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by David Spalter | permalink
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With a little TLC, this versatile pan should last a lifetime.
Tags: Cookware,Dishwashing

For further reading: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/preparation/cleaning-seasoning-cast-iron-skillet ^[5]

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1. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-a-cast-iron-skillet-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-107747

2. https://snarkyvegan.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/how-to-restore-an-old-and-grody-cast-iron-skillet/

3. http://foodal.com/kitchen/pots-pots-skillets-guides-reviews/cast-and-carbon/restoring-old-cast-iron-self-cleaning-oven/

4. http://lifehacker.com/5982835/whats-the-right-way-to-season-a-cast-iron-skillet

5. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/preparation/cleaning-seasoning-cast-iron-skillet