Cooking Lesson: Seasoning cast iron like the pros

The day before we had a non-stick cooking, we had the next best thing - seasoned cast iron cookware. While tools are certainly non-stick pan category exceeded cast iron plates, cast iron pots and pans are still favored by many chefs, such as cable operators, because of their durability and ability to preserve the flavor.

But if you are not lucky enough to have a grandmother hand-me-down, you may find yourself confused about how to become a chef cast iron. They have nothing to fear - you can learn about seasonal cast iron bowl with the pros and keep them in good shape in the coming years.

New Cast spices process is actually quite simple. When done correctly, pans, your last and may even be your own hand-me-down in the future.

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees
2. Coat pan with fat or grease. (Make sure you do not use vegetable oil or commercial cooking sprays. Although they may seem easier, they will not only cause your cookware to be seasoned incorrectly, but they will leave a sticky film on the exterior of the cookware that is impossible to remove.)
3 Place the pan in the oven on the center rack and let it bake for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the pan and pour the excess fat or lard.
5. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional two hours.
6. Repeat as necessary

Many cast iron enthusiasts will swear the seasoning process is repeated several times before you use the container for the first time. Whenever the office of the broth, season with a strong bond.

Many recommend that the first few times the container is used it should be used to cook greasy foods (bacon, fatty meats, etc.),

Re-establish ties seasoning. Re-seasoning Cookware

If you find that you have experienced it all wrong the first time, or if food starts to attack all the time, after time, you can re-seasonal dishes.

1. Carefully wash the container with steel wool pad (so when the pan is warm and still safe to touch is best).

2. Make sure the container is completely dry (use a towel if necessary).

3. Follow the seasoning steps above again, for the period of the pan. Dishwashing Cast

So that the container has the test of time, be sure to take proper care. I think I remember every enthusiast of cast iron - no soap or steel wool. Soap and steel wool to cause breakdown of connective spices, and should not be used regularly to clean the container. If you're confused at the moment, there is no fear. Cleaning cast iron pan is easy.

1. You must rinse the container while still hot. If food is frozen, then scrape the pan or pot necessary.

That's it! Remember not to store food in the cast iron tool, as it can be connected to a metallic taste in food. Also, save the lids off the pots, so that the accumulation of moisture and rust from happening.

Now that you know the iron and steel containers in depth, you can start creating your own family heirloom - as well as great food!