Cast Iron for beginners
Cast Iron Care I know, I know. We have had this topic many, times. I found a new-to-me movie about care and feeding and thought, it may be interesting for a person newly interested in cast iron. P...
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Go Dogs wrote:
Cast Iron Care
I know, I know. We have had this topic many, times. I found a new-to-me movie about care and feeding and thought, it may be interesting for a person newly interested in cast iron.
Pros of cast iron:
1. It's cheap. You can find lots of stuff at yard sales. Stuff with filth/rust can be resurrected.
2. It can take high heat,(think campfire) without killing your canary,(and kids!).
3. It can become non-stick enough to make crepes.
4. It will last forever.
5. Once you learn how-EZ cleanup.
6. Nice cast iron is a badge of honor, that you have 'arrived'
Cons:
1. Some people might think it's heavy.
Great list. We're cast iron chefs too. I'll add one note though. Heavy is a good thing as it moderates the heat more effectively than thin ware. Consider it a multi-task weight lifting activity: after all our doctors tell us lifting moderate weights prevents osteoporosis.
