Cast Iron Pans - Thread 🔥
People get confused about these pans...
- Do you wash them?
- Are you suppose to season them?
- What can you cook with them?
- Which one do I buy?
- Advantages & Disadvantages?
Breakdown...⬇️
#CastIronPans #CastIron #PrivateChef #Cooking
People get confused about these pans...
- Do you wash them?
- Are you suppose to season them?
- What can you cook with them?
- Which one do I buy?
- Advantages & Disadvantages?
Breakdown...⬇️
#CastIronPans #CastIron #PrivateChef #Cooking
Cast Iron cookware is old school and will always be used.
1️⃣They are the OG non-stick pan.
2️⃣They are cheap and last forever.
3️⃣You can cook pretty much anything in them.
Which one’s to buy? ⬇️
1️⃣They are the OG non-stick pan.
2️⃣They are cheap and last forever.
3️⃣You can cook pretty much anything in them.
Which one’s to buy? ⬇️
It needs to be 💯% cast iron, made from a solid mold.
There are pans out there coated in enamel and other materials. This is to prevent rust and help cleaning, etc.
Those aren’t true cast iron pans though...
You can find the right stuff @LodgeCastIron
Advantages ⬇️
There are pans out there coated in enamel and other materials. This is to prevent rust and help cleaning, etc.
Those aren’t true cast iron pans though...
You can find the right stuff @LodgeCastIron
Advantages ⬇️
BENEFITS:
✔️Durable / Lasts forever
✔️Cheap
✔️Naturally Non-Stick
✔️Retains Heat Longer
✔️Doubles as a Serving Dish
✔️Adds Iron to Food
✔️Sears Foods Evenly
✔️Transfers to Oven Seamlessly
✔️Widely Available
Disadvantages ⬇️
✔️Durable / Lasts forever
✔️Cheap
✔️Naturally Non-Stick
✔️Retains Heat Longer
✔️Doubles as a Serving Dish
✔️Adds Iron to Food
✔️Sears Foods Evenly
✔️Transfers to Oven Seamlessly
✔️Widely Available
Disadvantages ⬇️
NEGATIVES:
❌Heavy
❌Cools Slowly (Risk Overcooking Foods)
❌Rusts
❌Requires Some Maintenance
❌Not Great for Sugar Work
How do I wash them? ⬇️
❌Heavy
❌Cools Slowly (Risk Overcooking Foods)
❌Rusts
❌Requires Some Maintenance
❌Not Great for Sugar Work
How do I wash them? ⬇️
Ideally - you wash them once, right after you buy them.
But I’ve washed my cast iron pans a lot.
Sometimes you have to, like if a bunch of food is stuck to it. It’s fine...
- If you have to wash it, just use hot water and soap.
- Dry it right away to avoid rust.
Seasoning ⬇️
But I’ve washed my cast iron pans a lot.
Sometimes you have to, like if a bunch of food is stuck to it. It’s fine...
- If you have to wash it, just use hot water and soap.
- Dry it right away to avoid rust.
Seasoning ⬇️
So, this is where people lose their minds.
Seasoning cast iron, IMO, is to avoid rust...
Seasoning the pan won’t make your food better.
If you want to split hairs - you could argue that it makes a tiny ass difference, but not really.
It’s important though.
How to season ⬇️
Seasoning cast iron, IMO, is to avoid rust...
Seasoning the pan won’t make your food better.
If you want to split hairs - you could argue that it makes a tiny ass difference, but not really.
It’s important though.
How to season ⬇️
Heat your pan on the stove on medium heat, or in an oven at 400.
Once it’s 🔥:
✔️Remove it from the heat
✔️Add enough oil to coat the pan, handle included
✔️Add some coarse salt and spread it evenly with the oil
✔️Wipe it out with a towel - leave it slightly coated
Storage ⬇️
Once it’s 🔥:
✔️Remove it from the heat
✔️Add enough oil to coat the pan, handle included
✔️Add some coarse salt and spread it evenly with the oil
✔️Wipe it out with a towel - leave it slightly coated
Storage ⬇️
Put it somewhere dry & cool...
When you’re ready to use it, heat it up on the stove and wipe it out with a damp towel.
You’ll notice the towel will be black. Wipe it again, while its hot until the towel is more grey than black.
It’s ready to cook with now. ⬇️
When you’re ready to use it, heat it up on the stove and wipe it out with a damp towel.
You’ll notice the towel will be black. Wipe it again, while its hot until the towel is more grey than black.
It’s ready to cook with now. ⬇️
Cooking with cast iron is simple.
Sear foods on it.
Roast foods with it like you would a pan in the oven.
Boil, braise, bake breads...
Just keep in mind - once you add liquid, like for a sauce or soup or chili - you’re gonna have to wash it and re-season.
Example ⬇️
Sear foods on it.
Roast foods with it like you would a pan in the oven.
Boil, braise, bake breads...
Just keep in mind - once you add liquid, like for a sauce or soup or chili - you’re gonna have to wash it and re-season.
Example ⬇️
Here it was used to sauté and roast potatoes.
When the potatoes are done - take them out of the pan.
You’ll be left with some crusty stuff. All you have to do now is wipe it out with a damp cloth and re-season it.
When the potatoes are done - take them out of the pan.
You’ll be left with some crusty stuff. All you have to do now is wipe it out with a damp cloth and re-season it.
Here it was used to make something with liquid...
Afterwards, you're going to have to wash it and re-season.
Capeesh?
Afterwards, you're going to have to wash it and re-season.
Capeesh?
I think that covers it- but if you have any questions, shoot them in the comments...
Ultimately, cast iron cookware is the most versatile, best value and becomes the most cherished part of your cooking arsenal.
Use it. Take care of it.
Ultimately, cast iron cookware is the most versatile, best value and becomes the most cherished part of your cooking arsenal.
Use it. Take care of it.
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