For day-to-day TLC, clean cast-iron skillet under hot water only (never use soap) and dry with towel before storing.
Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty
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Seasoning a Cast-iron Skillet
Test Kitchens Professional, Marian Cairns, shows you the basics for seasoning your cast-iron skillet.
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Your trusty cast-iron skillet will eventually lose its sheen and, as a result, its super nonstick powers. Bringing back its luster and protecting it from rusting is as easy as a scrub, oil, and bake. Here's how to season your cast-iron skillet.
How To Season Your Cast-iron Skillet in Five Steps
- Scrub skillet well in hot soapy water.
- Dry thoroughly.
- Spread a thin layer of melted shortening or vegetable oil over the skillet.
- Place it upside down on a middle oven rack at 375°. (Place foil on a lower rack to catch drips.)
- Bake 1 hour; let cool in the oven.
|From the January 2012 Magazine
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