Cleaning Cast Iron - Learn The Best Way to Clean Cast Iron Cookware!

Make sure your cast iron is pre-seasoned or you have already done the seasoning process before you cook anything. It is a good idea to put oil or shorting in your pan before cooking to help keep food from sticking.

You should also heat your pans up slowly. Remember to use heavy oven mitts or even a welding glove works great for handling hot pans.

Cleaning: When you have cooked your meal you have two options:

1. Use a nylon brush and hot water to wipe out the pan or skillet.

2. Boil water in the pan to loosen stuck on food, then wipe with a paper towel or clean dishcloth.

You can choose one of these or a combination of both methods. Always dry the cast iron immediately after cleaning, do not let it air dry because the extended moisture may promote rust.

When cleaning cast iron, be careful not to put a hot pan into real cold water, this could cause the pan to crack because of the extreme temperature change.

Be sure to wipe off the bottom of your pans if you are cooking on a campfire because they will get black with soot from the wood. You can wash the bottoms with plain water or wipe them off with paper towels.

The best way to deter rust from forming in your cookware, is place about a 1 tablespoon of oil in the bottom of the pan and wipe it around with a paper towel so the whole pan is coated.

Storage:

• Keep your cast iron in a cool, dry place.
  


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  After cleaning you may stack or nest your cast iron Dutch oven and your skillets.


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  Be sure to place a paper towel between the pans to help keep moisture from building up and this also helps keep the pans clean if you cook on a campfire.


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  If your pan has a lid, make sure to fold a paper towel and place it between the lid and pot so that air can circulate. This will also help prevent rust.

The most important thing to remember is "Never use soap" or put your cast iron in the dishwasher when cleaning. If you use soap or any detergent on your cast iron pans, your food will stick more and you will probably need to re-season them because soap will cause rust or may make your food taste metallic.

If you follow these tips you will keep your cast iron for years to come.

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