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Why Is My Cast Iron Leaving Black Specks on Food?
If your cast iron pan is leaving black specks on your food, it’s not just annoying. It can make you wonder if something is seriously wrong. Is the pan flaking?Is the seasoning coming off?Is it safe to eat? This is actually a very common cast iron issue, especially with newer pans or pans that were…
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Build Your Cast Iron Care Kit: Everything you Actually Need
A good cast iron pan can last decades, but only if you learn to take care of it properly. The good news: you don’t need a huge collection of tools. A simple cast iron care kit will handle almost every cleaning, seasoning, and rescue situation. Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you actually need, and…
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Why is my Cast Iron Rusting? (and how to fix it fast)
Why Is My Cast Iron Rusting? (And How to Fix It Fast) Rust on cast iron isn’t a mystery. It’s chemistry. When bare iron is exposed to water and oxygen, it oxidizes (i.e. rusts). If your seasoning layer is intact, it protects the metal. If that layer is thin, scratched, or compromised, moisture gets in…
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What Does Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mean? (And Should You Season It Anyway?)
If you’ve ever bought a cast iron pan and noticed the words pre-seasoned stamped on the label, you probably had one of two reactions: Great! Less work for me. Great! I have no idea what that actually means. Let’s clear it up. Pre-seasoned cast iron isn’t a rip-off, but it’s also not a magic solution.…
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Everything You Need to Know About Seasoning Cast Iron
When I first became interested in cooking with cast iron, the term “seasoning” confused me. I like to season my food with salt and pepper, do I need to do the same to my cast iron pan? As it turns out, cast iron seasoning has nothing to do with flavor. Seasoning is what creates the…
