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Cast Iron: A Durable Value<br />
Cast iron cookware is unquestionably the best<br />
value in the kitchen.<br />
With proper seasoning and good care, cast iron<br />
cookware is great for most kinds of stovetop and<br />
outdoor cooking as well as baking.<br />
A word of caution—cast iron is not suitable for<br />
―wet‖ foods (like sauces and soups)<br />
or acidic foods. Reserve your cast iron pan for<br />
meats, sautéing and baked goods.<br />
Once you have seasoned your cast iron pan, don’t use soap to clean it. Simply rinse<br />
and gently pat dry.<br />
Advantages<br />
Nonstick<br />
Versatile –safe for most types of cooking and all heating sources<br />
Disadvantages<br />
Brands to Try<br />
Heavy<br />
Not suitable for soups, sauces or acidic foods as they will absorb iron<br />
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Lodge<br />
Seasoning <strong>Your</strong> Cast Iron Pan<br />
1. Clean your pan with soap and water, and rinse well.<br />
2. Apply oil to the inside of the pan with a paper towel. Try coconut oil or<br />
olive oil.<br />
3. Put a couple sheets of aluminum foil on the rack under your pan to<br />
catch any drips.<br />
4. Bake the pan upside down in your oven at 350 degrees for one to two<br />
hours.<br />
Now, you’re ready to cook with your safe, non-stick cast iron pan! As you use the<br />
pan, you may want to repeat the process.<br />
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