March 06, 2009
Other Names:Seasoning, Reseasoning Cast Iron Cookware, 调味品铸铁 (Chinese), توابل الزهر (Arabic), Tempero Ferro Fundido (Portuguese), A... All Translations
Edited by: Jessica
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[edit] About Seasoning Cast Iron
Cast iron requires seasoning before usage for three reasons:
1) to remove any wax that the item was treated with for transportation, and
2) to prevent the iron from rusting
3) to prevent food from sticking to the cooking surface.
[edit] Tools
Steel wool
hot water
oven
animal fat or vegetable oil
Recipes With Seasoning Cast Iron
Homemade Fresh Herb Seasoning
Clove, Curry, Garlic, Green Pepper, Salt
Clove, Curry, Garlic, Green Pepper, Salt
Horseradish Sauce With Dill
Dill, Horseradish, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream
Dill, Horseradish, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream
Garlic Ramen
Butter, Garlic Powder, Parsley
Butter, Garlic Powder, Parsley
Lamb and Basil Jus
Basil
Basil
Garlic Pepper Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Leg, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Pepper, Zucchini
Chicken Leg, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Pepper, Zucchini
Leslie Coduti
I have found that cast iron seasons best with fat, not oil. If one seasons with oil, the oil produces a sticky surface. I like to season with bacon fat.