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

Mitech — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:37:15 +0000

David asked:

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

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

Mitech — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:01:42 +0000

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 skillet and/or dutch oven? Etc.. ??

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

Mitech — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:08:33 +0000

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.

What is all the hype of cast iron cookware?

Mitech — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:58:52 +0000

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 the jobs it can do. I find that ANY job I could do on cast iron I could do on my new pan, probably even better. There’s more temperature control, the pan is lighter, I can make rouxs and pan sauces so much easier, it can go into the oven as well. I found the only thing good for cooking with cast iron was steak and southern cooking, which all could easily be made on my more versatile all-clad. Am I doing something wrong? Cast iron is so restricting and specific for certain foods. I can’t do anything that damages the seasoning or reacts with iron, which includes anything with acid or long boiling or stewing times. I thought cast iron was the best. Someone please convince me not to trash my skillet
Cast iron, copper, and stainless steel, all have similar heat capacities by weight. Stainless steel has terrible conductivity, but so does cast iron. Copper has superior conductivity plus only slightly less heat capacity. Still need convincing
My pan is definitely seasoned properly. Black and smooth. The problem is, no matter how well seasoned it is, everytime I use something with tomatoes, lemon, wine braises, vinegar, etc I see the seasoning come right off. How did the french cook coq au vin in dutch ovens back then? I don’t understand. Cast iron is definitely good for southern food or anything greasy, but I don’t want something that heavy and clunky lying around in my tiny apartment when I can cook the same exact foods AND everything else in thick stainless steel.

Cast iron cookware question ?

Mitech — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:08:12 +0000

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 iron to your diet , does it alter the taste of food? if so is it in a bad way ?

thanks in advance !

Can enamel coated cast iron cookware be repaired?

Mitech — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:31:56 +0000

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?

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

Mitech — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:15:17 +0000

kgee asked:

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

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

Mitech — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:13:06 +0000

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.

How do you take care of cast iron cookware?

Mitech — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:49:51 +0000

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. If not how are they sanitized? Thank you!

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

Mitech — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:12:41 +0000

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 forever. Thanks!