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Using Cast Iron Cookware

My best tip for using your cast iron cookware:

Make sure you match the size of the pan to the size of the burner you are going to use it on. Trust me, if you put your really old, favorite, large cast iron skillet on too small of a burner it just might crack in half.

Right now I am using a 10.5 inch skillet and a 6.5 (across the bottom) skillet that makes the perfect amount of cornbread for my husband and me. I also have a grill pan and a cornbread pan shaped like ears of corn that I use less frequently.

I really like cast iron cookware and find that it is easy to use and care for after a few uses.

It is a little on the heavy side, I notice this more and more as I get older!

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{ 12:15, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 } { Posted by Christian Homekeeper }

Very good tip! Thanks for sharing.
Love
Sylvia

Cast iron cookware

{ 04:24, Saturday, August 30, 2008 } { Posted by Anonymous }

It does become real heavy. I love cooking with cast iron. It makes the best cornbread, omelettes, fried chicken & pizza crust. Dear Hubby bought me a very large skillet sold for camping, just for pizza crust.:)

I like your blog. Thank you!

cast iron cleaning

{ 12:15, Monday, September 1, 2008 } { Posted by mama croc }

I found the best way to clean my skillet's is with kosher salt. I rub it around with paper towles and throw away the old food etc. Sometimes I rub a little oil in the pan to condition it.