What is all the hype of cast iron cookware?

Mitech | July 28, 2010 | 0 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 | 1 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 [...]

What physically happens when seasoning cast iron cookware?

Mitech | February 19, 2010 | 1 Comments

kevinthenerd asked: From an engineering/physics standpoint, what is going on when you season cast iron cookware? Is smoking normal? Is this simply a build-up of carbon from burnt oil?

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Is polished cast iron cookware any different than regular cast iron cookware?

Mitech | February 3, 2010 | 2 Comments

BUNguyenI asked: I saw some polished cast iron skillets that were very shiny and pretty, but I’m wondering, besides the fact that they are better looking, do they perform any better?

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How to clean cast-iron cookware?

Mitech | February 1, 2010 | 0 Comments

Celestian Vega asked: I’ve always been told never to use dish washing soap on cast-iron but was recently told by a health inspector friend that dish detergent must be used on all commercial cookware (including cast-iron)
Is this safe? What is the best way to clean my cast-iron?
Oh, and my pots are pre-seasoned. Do [...]

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