by Stacy | Nov 9, 2022 | Cast Iron
Is it safe to use metal utensils on cast iron, or will they damage your pan? This question has been a topic of debate among cast iron users for some time. Some people say using metal utensils on cast iron scratches the seasoning and should be avoided. Others claim to...
by Stacy | Nov 7, 2022 | Cast Iron
Do you have a piece of dirty, rusty, or crusty cast iron cookware you’re trying to strip and restore? Then you’ve probably come across the suggestion to clean your cast iron in a self-cleaning oven. While this method sounds easy and requires minimal...
by Stacy | Sep 21, 2022 | Cast Iron
Whether you’re new to camp dutch ovens or you’ve had some experience, it’s important to have the right dutch oven cooking tools available. When teaching others how to cook with a dutch oven, I am often asked for my opinion on certain dutch oven...
by Stacy | Aug 6, 2022 | Cast Iron
Cooking with cast iron can feel like a mystery at times, often leaving new cast iron users with a few questions: “Should you preheat cast iron cookware before cooking or baking? At what temperature should you preheat cast iron? Do you add oil before or after...
by Stacy | Aug 3, 2022 | Cast Iron
You just finished enjoying a delicious meal cooked in your cast iron skillet. Now, it’s time to wash the dishes. After cleaning and drying your skillet, you wonder, “Am I supposed to oil cast iron cookware after I use it?” I hear this question a lot,...
by Stacy | Aug 2, 2022 | Cast Iron
“Why is my cast iron skillet flaking? Is it ruined?” I get this question frequently from people who are new to cast iron use and care. While it’s concerning to see small, black flakes peeling off of your skillet, it doesn’t mean your pan is...