Customer Review(s)
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Summary: New Cast Iron owner
Comment: I've recently gotten a major cooking bug and decided I NEEDED a cast iron skillet because everyone raves about it. At these prices, how can you not have one in your kitchen? But I have to admit, I did not inform myself well enough before I used it. I've just been so used to the way I use and clean my teflon pans. NEVER EVER leave water soaking it you must clean and dry it after you use it. And you really should reseason it before use, even if you did get a pre-seasoned one. Keep course salt in your kitchen and a separate rag for cleaning. It sounds like a lot of work, but once you get used to it, it's really not a big deal.
But the great thing about cast iron is that you can fix what ever you have done to it with a little work. I worked off the rust from when I let it soak to get the food off that I cooked before I seasoned it. Doh! Now, it is in fantastic shape (I did reseason it the proper way) and I don't want to use anything else. I will probably get more cast iron cookware in the near future and treat it right from the beginning.
And get this book as it will give you great info onhow to properly care for your cookware. Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies
Note: remember this is cast iron...and it is heavier than you think if you've been used to all the new, light, non-stick teflon cookware out there.
