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cast iron skillet - please come in if you own one

thewormstheworms member
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hi

i just got my first cast iron skillet for the holidays and am scared that i am going to mess it up.  the directions say to wash with a stiff bursh and hot water and do not use any harsh detergents - is dish soap ok to use?

sorry for the dumb question  

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  • BenandDinaBenandDina
    Dish soap, absolutely, but no dishwasher or any harsh scrubs.  Enjoy - they're great!
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  • renafaithrenafaith member
    Just don't put them on a glass top stove. I can't remember if it messes up the stove or the pan, but it's one of them. We use all ours on the grill or in the oven.
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  • BlasianloveBlasianlove member
    Dish soap is just fine. Don't forget to season it if it isn't already. Enjoy, I love mine.
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  • LCB34LCB34 member

    I don't use dish soap on mine but you can use it.

    Ours our from DH's grandmother and are nice and seasoned so I am fearful to use soap on them!

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  • cara-n-stevecara-n-steve member
    Dish soap and warm water is OK.  I wouldn't use anything harsh on it.  I use mine all the time and love it!  One of my friends told me if it really needs to be scrubbed to use a ball of tin foil.  I've never done it but that's just what I heard.
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  • Rapunzel24Rapunzel24 member

    I LOVE mine too! 

    If you like corn bread with your meals try making it in your new cast-iron pan!  Best corn bread of your life!  Hmmm now I want chili and corn bread!

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  • UncleBenUncleBen

    I don't use dishsoap on mine but I do think it is ok.  I also use mine on a glass-top stove and I don't have any problems (that I know of!).  For the most part I pan-sear steaks in it and finish them off in the oven.  I don't use it for much else but my hubs uses it all the time. 

    Enjoy! 

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  • greekwife05greekwife05
    We have some and I don't use soap on them... they are nice and seasoned so when I am down with them I just wipe them out really well and put away.  Embarrassed
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  • madelyn07madelyn07 member

    I never use any soap on mine. Just hot water and a good scrubby brush. 

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  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough

    Here are the Cook's Illustrated recommendations. Good luck. We love ours:

    Routine Maintenance

    If you buy a preseasoned pan, you can use the pan with little fuss.
    • Don't wash the pan with soap or leave it in the sink to soak. Rinse it out under hot running water, scrubbing with a brush to remove traces of food. (This is easiest if done while the pan is still warm.)
    • Dry the pan thoroughly and put it back on the burner on low heat until all traces of moisture disappear (this keeps rusting at bay). Put a few drops of vegetable oil in the warm, dry pan and wipe the interior with a wad of paper towels until it is lightly covered with oil. Then, using fresh paper towels, rub more firmly to burnish the surface and remove all excess oil. The pan shouldn't look or feel oily to the touch. Turn off the heat and allow the pan to cool before putting it away.

    Reseasoning

    If cooking acidic foods or improper cleaning has removed the seasoning from your pan, it will look dull, patchy, and dry instead of a smooth, rich black. You need to restore the seasoning.

    • Heat pan over medium-high heat until drop of water evaporates on contact.
    • Wipe inside with wad of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil (hold towels with tongs to protect yourself). Wipe out excess oil and repeat as needed until pan is slick.

     

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  • ashlyroseashlyrose
    I use hot water with a scrubby. I use soap if I have too. I use oil & spread that around with towel after drying, what does everyone else use to season it?
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  • ashlyroseashlyrose
    I use hot water with a scrubby. I use soap if I have too. I use oil & spread that around with towel after drying, what does everyone else use to season it? I use it mainly for steaks in bad weather & fried potatoes are awesome too!
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  • QuiltingBeeQuiltingBee

    I would avoid soap.

     I second the pp recomendation for cornbread in a skillet.  Especially real (non-sweet), buttery Southern Cornbread.  

    Pour a little oil in the pan and place in the oven until the pan and the oil are hot.  Then pour in the batter and cook as usual.  It'll make a nice crispy crust (the best part)!

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