Virginia Tech food scientist dispels the myths behind cast iron pan use
August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
There's no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care.
Season your pan. Don't cook acidic foods in it. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Don't use soap.
But which of these rule . . .
There's no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care.
Season your pan. Don't cook acidic foods in it. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Don't use soap.
But which of these rule . . .