How can I remove spots from enamel covered cast iron cookware?

Mitech | August 28, 2010 | 1 Comments

David asked: It looks like water spot stains. But they won’t wash off with soap and water .

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What would be a nice, complete set of cast iron cookware for a large family?

Mitech | August 27, 2010 | 6 Comments

Summer asked: We’d like to purchase a complete cast iron (Lodge) outdoor cookware set for a large family of 8 that does a lot of camping/outdoor adventures yet can’t afford this themselves… I’m not sure exactly what they would need. With so many, would they need a couple of different sizes of [...]

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how do you remove baked on excess grease from cast iron cookware?

Mitech | August 7, 2010 | 13 Comments

jerri lynn asked: have just been given several pieces of cast irom cookware. There is caked on grease on several of the pieces. Can i get it off in a self-cleaning oven without wrecking it? I know i would have to start over with the seasoning process.

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What is all the hype of cast iron cookware?

Mitech | July 28, 2010 | 16 Comments

BUNguyenI asked: I bought cast iron a while back and I’ve stopped using it. I now use an all clad with aluminum core most of the time. I heard that cast iron was a must because you could easily do the jobs of other cookware with replacements, but you can’t replace cast iron for [...]

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Cast iron cookware question ?

Mitech | July 11, 2010 | 7 Comments

Teal Manicure asked: im completeley new to it , 1-what do people mean by “seasoning it ” 2- why must i season it 3- how do i season it 4- how frequentley do i season it 5- how long can i make it last if i take care of it 6- i heard it adds [...]

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Can enamel coated cast iron cookware be repaired?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 8 Comments

Cheryl W asked: I have a cast iron dutch oven with a ceramic coating and have notice some fine micro-cracks in the enamel on the cooking surface. It hasn’t chipped yet, but I am afraid it will over time. Can the pot be reglazed, protected or repaired somehow?

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How Do I Get Rid of Rust Stains On Cast Iron Cookware?

Mitech | July 1, 2010 | 11 Comments

kgee asked: And no “scrub with a potato”, it does not work on heavy stains.

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can you use cast iron cookware on a smooth top stove?

Mitech | June 17, 2010 | 2 Comments

tacos asked: I was told that if you use cast iron cookware, that the surface of the stove will bubble. anybody know?
kcdoug2000 , that’s good to hear, because cast iron is mainly all I use.

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How do you take care of cast iron cookware?

Mitech | May 17, 2010 | 11 Comments

m r asked: I have some cast iron that needs to be reseasoned. I don’t remember how it is done. How do you get years of use off and what is the proper way to clean them after use? Can you just wash them in a sink of warm soapy water. [...]

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Where can I find the best price for enamelled cast iron cookware? But still retaining quality?

Mitech | March 6, 2010 | 2 Comments

Carrie-Lee H asked: I know Williams Sonoma sells some, JC Penney (but I don’t think there Le Creuset is as good as WS) and there is some no name brand at Target. Can anyone tell me their experience with Le Creuset and also help me to find a good cookware set that can last me [...]