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I just bought a cast iron frying pan.. my mom said that you had to oil it, rub salt in it and bake it every once and a while in order to propertly care for it. Is this true.. and if it is.. I understand everything but the salt part.. why would you rub salt in it?

2006-10-16 00:19:33 · 12 answers · asked by Imani 5 in Food & Drink Cooking & Recipes

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i have had complete set of cast iron going on 50 years ...i do season new cast iron by oiling and placing inthe oven at a hot temp....the salt part is if i use it and i dont have to scrub in water i clean it with salt and oil ...as the salt acts like a scratch pad....this is just a part of seasoning process that i use.....if you go camping take it and use in the open fire that can add a few years of good seasoning on your skillet take good care of your cast iron and it will take care of you i would not give mine up for the so called best stainless in the world...i even was given a gift of LaVerne stainless some 20 years ago it it is like new as minimuim useage...but i think who ever stated to cure with salt was probably thinking salt asorbs moisture but if it is in oven that does it as well..........

2006-10-16 00:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 0 2

Salt is simply seasoning the pan. Cast iron is great. Leave it in your oven well oiled and salted ( inside only ) on low temp. for several hours, then simply wipe it out with a damp cloth, no soap. Spray a small amount of oil in your pan, then with it dry. Do this several times and you will have a great pan that will last forever. Be sure to always wipe it out, and spray it after each use. Try not to clean it with soapy water.

2006-10-16 07:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

The salt helps the oil be obsorbed by the iron, without the salt it woun't work as well. But my idea, get rid of it, and get a nice regular frying pan, cast iron is a pain!

2006-10-16 07:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Judith O 3 · 0 0

I never heard of rubbing salt in it- but I think it would help absorb any water that would cause the pan to rust[ I oil mine and heat it on the stove top- maybe I will try the salt too- D

2006-10-16 07:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Debby B 6 · 1 0

wash it in warm water ...turn on the eye of stove let the water dry out and take veg oil and rub it in the inside with alittle salt.. you need to do this after each use if not EVERYTHING will stick it it and i can rust! it love cast iron better than a non stick i will never by non stick all i have is cast iron and stainless steal and they work great!

2006-10-16 07:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by jessicadavid p 3 · 1 0

I never used the salt. Here is what i do. I use no stick spray to cook. (made of oil)
After I shut off the stove top or oven, I leave the skillet on the hot, yet cooling surface, and give it a few sprays of Pam. When I go to use it, I wipe out excess. It seems to keep it well seasoned.

2006-10-16 07:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Paula Dean says to throw cast iron pans into burning leaves

2006-10-16 12:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by ohwhatshername 2 · 0 0

These links will help you...

How To Season A New Cast-Iron Pan
http://www.culinary-yours.com/season-pan.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_11103_season-cast-iron.html

2006-10-16 07:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0 0

cast iron pots and pans are somewhat porous, meaning the surface is not that sealed, and with regular usage, food stains would adhere onto it. salt is used for cleaning cast iron pots and pans.

2006-10-16 07:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

this is true. if left "dry" skillet will rust. the salt part have never heard of before and i was raised with iron pans

2006-10-16 07:54:29 · answer #10 · answered by jewels_flamered 2 · 1 0

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