Not using soap seems unsanitary to me. Thoughts?
It will breed good bacteria.
seasoning cast iron
by John Doe 39 Replies latest jw friends
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Quirky1
I don't care how much seasoning you put on it cast iron will still be tough and tasteless.
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John Doe
Well, cooked some bacon tonight on the freshly seasoned pan. Had absolutely no problem with sticking, and it cleaned right up by pouring the oil out, setting it on the burner still hot, and putting some hot water in it to boil. I learned on another site this is known as "deglazing" and makes for some excellent sauces. I got to say, maybe there is something to this seasoning after all. And after giving it some thought, any bacteria that will survive 400 degree heat will probably laugh at soap anyway.
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restrangled
JD...you have the right idea. Always hand wash your cast iron pots with hot soapy water. The trick is to dry them thoroughly and quickly. Do not use bacon grease to season them. Use a light vegetable oil, and wipe out any extra. After a couple of washings, lightly rub with the oil and heat in an oven for about 2 to 3 hours at 250 degrees.
Just wiping out cast iron leaves horrible residue and dirty, filthy used oil that goes rancid and ruins food.
On the same note if you have natural wood cutting boards, they should be washed in hot soapy water, I also scrub them down with fresh lemon halves and salt before washing them. They should be dried thoroughly and then treated with only mineral oil afterwards.
Throw the used lemon halves and salt into your food grinder in the sink. It will keep that fresh and clean too!
PS>>>>one side of the cutting board for veggies, the other for meat. Better yet, one for each.
Take care!
r.
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John Doe
Just wiping out cast iron leaves horrible residue and dirty, filthy used oil that goes rancid and ruins food.
The information I've found doesn't say to merely wipe it out. You use heat to clean. Also, I understand that animal fat is superior to cooking oils in that it carbons at a lower temperature and makes a more suitable cooking surface.
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restrangled
JD...you might want to check with OUTLAW...he is a real chef.
I just don't think wiping out a dirty, oily pan and putting away for the next use cuts it.
Lets see if OUTlaw checks in here. I would love his input.
r.
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beksbks
JD, I've heard that scrubbing with salt is the way to go, scrub with salt wipe out and heat.. Personally, I can't feel comfortable unless I scrub it with soapy water. I dry on the stove, and then rub with oil.
Burn, you've never had fried potatoes or hash browns, unless you've had them cooked in an iron skillet. Brown zucchini, fry tortillas, bake cornbread. Indispensable for anyone who loves to cook.
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restrangled
Hey Beks, ...are you making breakfast tomorrow?
r.
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beksbks
Ohhhh I forgot! They make the best pancakes!
Come on R!