Can I keep on reseasoning them until they are truly nonstick? I've tried making eggs in them and the eggs stick too much. I want to make sure these pans are really nonstick before I use them again. How many times can I reseason them? I usually rub some crisco on them and stick them in the oven upside down at 550 degrees F for one hour.
2006-08-01 08:25:52 · 11 answers · asked by Paresh 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Nice to see someone who actually likes cast iron cookware. I have had the same set of cast iron cookware for over 20 years. The good thing about cast iron, you can't mess it up. from reading your question one can see that you already know how to season it..I say go for it. I usually re season mine every year. I'll clean it with steel wool to start fresh...and add shortening and bake. You keep your seasoning job doing well, whip them clean instead of washing them in water and soap. If you do a good job seasoning them, that will be no problem.
2006-08-02 13:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by MARCIA R 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Once a cast iron skillet has been preseasoned that is all it needs. The more you use it the more it will becomes seasoned through use. Just one thing, clean it thoroughly but NEVER and I mean NEVER use an abrasive pad of any kind on it or steel wool. Best wishes.
2006-08-01 08:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'll work better if they are not upside down
butter works better than Crisco
& you can a million times if you need to
& a lower heat for longer time works better with cast iron, like 450 for an hour and a half.....550 for one hour for tin, 450 for an hour and a half for cast iron!
and they will never be really non-stick...but seasoning them 2 times a year is always good
2006-08-01 08:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-season just like you said...however, when you go to clean, just use a paper towel and wipe out. Heat up before using to kill any germs that may have landed on it.
Bon Appetite!!!!
And just so you know...it is good to cook with cast iron...it actually adds iron in to your food, upping the mineral content of the food.
2006-08-01 08:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by voandginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the key is to not wash them with soap - just wipe them out with paper towels, then rub in more oil. The heat in the oven may be too high, I'd try at a lower temp so you don't burn the oil into the pan.
2006-08-01 08:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Good luck, they are the greatest once you get them broken in,down below there is a link try it it tells you everything you need to know about your cast iron skillet.
2006-08-01 08:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will not get truly seasoned until you start using them regularly. Mom always wiped them after cooking with old newspaper. If you must wash them just use hot water. NEVER use washing up liquid or other soap based liquids...........
2006-08-01 08:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reseason EVERYTIME you wash them....why are you running your oven...this is not necessary...i dont believe that you ever will find one that is truly non stick...thats why i buy teflon coated for eggs
2006-08-01 08:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not!
2006-08-01 08:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by colourshift 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use them and wipeclean with paper towel. if you wash with soap you will need to re-season them
2006-08-01 08:33:47 · answer #10 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋