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Yes you should wash iron skillets because like any other cooking tool you want them clean so that you dont cross-contaminate your food and possibly make you sick. Make sure that you dry the skillet thoroughly so that no rust builds up as well.
In addition, once a month you'll need to "season" the pan. Lightly coat the inside of the pan with your choice of vegetable oil, peanut oil, or olive oil and allow to soak into the metal for about 1 hour while heating the pan in a 200 degree oven. Wipe out the remaning film with a dry papper towel. By seasoning the pan in this manner it not only conditions the metal, but a nice benefit is that it also provides a moderate non-stick property to the pan.
If by chance your skillet does get a little rusted simply wash and dry it thoroughly and reseason.
Try to avoid using harsh soaps as this will strip the seasoning off the skillet.
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How can I remove oil residue from a cast iron skillet?
A good way is to head over to chowhound.com. They have a lot of questions and answers on how to remove oil residue from a cast iron skillet. An example is to boil some water and leave it in your skillet then wash off.
Why should you dry an iron skillet immediately after washing?
Iron left damp and exposed to oxygen is prone to rust as the iron, water and air react to oxidize iron at the surface of the pan. Drying an iron skillet immediately after washing helps to protect the skillet from rusting.
Should a cast iron pot or dutch oven be seasoned with oil in the same way as a cast iron skillet?
Yes.
Why is iron not good for a cooking pan?
Who says that? A cast-iron skillet is great when you need steady, even heat. "Chicago style" steak is cooked in an iron skillet.
What is the difference between a normal skillet and a cast iron skillet?
It depends on what you want to do with the skillet. A deep cast iron pot is idea for deep frying, while a more shallow skillet is best for frying or baking.
What is t he value of a Martin cast iron skillet?
what is the value of a martin cast iron skillet size 8 and 3'' deep
What does a cast iron skillet and a meteorite have in common?
A high iron content
Is iron skillet a insulator or conductor?
Conductor
Should you wash the grease out of your hair before you flat iron it?
Yes
How would someone season a cast iron skillet?
Seasoning a skillet is very simple. For a new cast iron skillet, simply wash the pan with a mild detergent, and hot water. After that, coat the entire pan (with the exception of the part that touches the heating element) with lard. Place in oven at 200 degrees for 3 hours. This will open up the metal pores of the cast iron, and allow the lard to seep in. After removing the skillet from the oven, wipe it down with a paper towel to remove all excess lard. Repeat every 6 months or so, to maintain a non stick surface.
Made of What is a cast iron skillet?
carbon and silicon
What was the leading source of iron in the American diet in the 60's?
Cast iron skillet
