Cast Iron Cooking

Cookware is one area that we have clearly gone backwards. The fry pans and griddles our grandparents used were in almost every way superior to what most people use today. Here’s the disclaimer... As long as they are used correctly.

There are a few simple guidelines to follow when using cast iron cookware.

1. Never, ever, ever, ever use soap on your cast iron pan. Wipe it out with a towel (cloth or paper) and put it away. If you get some burnt crust building up on your pan you can scrape it with a metal spatula.

2. Make sure the pan is hot before putting food or cooking oil in it. Put it on the stove and turn on the heat. Give it a few minutes then add your oil and food.

3. Use metal utensils. I always prefer metal utensils, modern cookware with non stick coatings can’t handle metal.