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?
Is polished cast iron cookware any different than regular cast iron cookware?
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?
How to clean cast-iron cookware?
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 [...]
How to Season Cast Iron Cookware?
Samantha T asked: I know hardly anybody uses cast iron cookware, but it is my prefered choice when cooking. I first got them when I moved into my apartment and my grandma gave me her old cookware. I need to know how to season them. It seems like everything sticks to the cookware! I’ve had [...]
Why does cast iron cookware warp? Can it be repaired?
Gerbil asked: I bought a Lodge Deluxe Griddle a couple years ago. I seasoned it following the included directions and everything seemed OK. I noticed a very, very slight bow in the piece, but not bad. As I’ve used it though, the bow increased to the point where it is now greater than 1/4 inch, [...]
How do you “season” and care for cast iron cookware?
Tara J asked: I’m buying a “pre-seasoned” cast iron Dutch oven.
* What does it mean to be “pre-seasoned?”
* Will I need to “season” it again? (I’m pretty sure I have to.)
* How do I “season” it?
* Do I need to clean it any special way?
Thank you for your help! You can probably tell [...]
How do you “season” cast iron cookware?
CK asked: I bought some cast iron cookware on eBay and later found that it wasn’t seasoned. How do I season it?
How do you remove wax from cast iron cookware?
morningmud asked: It had this on it when we took it out of the box. Putting it in fire is not an option, we don’t have a fireplace and are in the city so no outdoor fires are allowed.
Can you cook in the ceramic coated cast iron cookware without oil?
Noi’s mom asked: I remember seeing cookware that you could use without oil so that it is healthier…. hoping someone can validate this. I know that this type of cookware is expensive, so I want to make sure this is what I am looking for before I sink a fortune into it. Thanks!
What is a the most reputable company to buy cast iron cookware?
celebrate life you only get one asked: I am trying to replace my teflon/aluminum pans with cast iron. I can’t seem to find just the right grouping of pans. I also am having trouble figuring out why there is such a huge price range from one company to the next. Does anyone know a reliable [...]
