https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763043 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:02:58 +0000 yoursilverlining 763043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: Yup, the oil protects it. Don't scrub it too hard with a brush; that will also ruin it. To wash it, we just rinse it out and gently scrub off stuck on bits with a sponge. Then put it on the stove on low, rub it down with olive oil on a paper towel and let the rinse water evaporate from warming the pan. :)</p> <p>The more of a "foundation" you build on it, the better! It will also become easier to use and more non-stickish this way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763025 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:57:59 +0000 regberadaisy 763025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: we have found that the cast iron NEEDS butter. Things stick if we use EVOO. So we use butter and just season with s,p &amp; garlic salt!</p> <p>Steak on charcoal is still my fave but cast iron is a close second!</p> <p>@Weagle: do you have a good recipe for cornbread? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763012 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:37 +0000 swurlygurl 763012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I might have to try steak! We have some that aren't getting cooked, because DH thinks the only way to cook them is to grill them. I don't touch the grill, and he never finds time to grill them for dinner. Do you just use a little salt and pepper on your steaks? Do you put any oil in the pan first? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763010 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:32 +0000 Weagle 763010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love our cast iron pans. Eggs, cornbread, meats... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763008 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:53:52 +0000 Bao 763008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: @regberadaisy: I may need to get one of these and try it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-763005 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:53:06 +0000 JerricaBenton 763005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: thanks for that link. I'll try the potato and baking soda method to get the rust spot out. Hopefully it works - sounds easy enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762988 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:48:14 +0000 regberadaisy 762988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ever since I started using these cleaning instructions haven't had any issues!<br /> <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-a-cast-iron-skill-107747" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-a-cast-iron-skill-107747</a></p> <p>Anyone had success reviving a rusted cast iron?</p> <p>@Bao: Lodge Logic is a good brand and they have them at Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Home Goods all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762962 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:38:03 +0000 swurlygurl 762962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Not pricey - pretty affordable! I don't even think fancy brands make them any better. I got mine at TJ Maxx for like $12. I just scrub it under really hot water with a scrub brush - still trying to get used to the idea that it doesn't need soap </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762917 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:22:11 +0000 Bao 762917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used one before! Are they pricey? How do you clean them then? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762904 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:18:32 +0000 swurlygurl 762904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: Haha, yes, make him do it! :)</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: I did not know to do that! Is it to protect it?</p> <p>@ms.janedoe: Her post is what finally inspired me to give it a shot! And yes, soooo heavy. I think I need to find a new spot for it now because currently it's in the back of a bottom shelf! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762883 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:12:26 +0000 Turd Ferguson 762883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a lot of cast iron, but it terrifies me. I don't really use it often, but after Mrs. Twine's cast iron post last week (I think), I'm trying to get motivated to give it a shot. At the very least I'll be able to get an arm workout in due to the weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762873 Mon, 06 May 2013 09:08:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 762873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love cast iron!! We have 3 pans and a cast iron dutch oven and use them all the time. I love that they can take high heat so you can sear meat on the stovetop and then finish under the broiler; all in just 1 pan. </p> <p>Once you start using them and build up a foundation, the flavor you get cooking in cast iron is great! So easy to clean, too! Don't forget to rub the pans down with a bit of olive oil after you clean it; I know some people know to do this but some don't. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762800 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:49:22 +0000 JerricaBenton 762800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cook pretty much everything but eggs in a cast iron pan. I was also intimidated at first but once I started it was great! Unfortunately my husband left a pot lid with condensation from another pot laying inside my big cast iron skillet and it left a few rust spots :/ I think I can remove them but I haven't had the time to figure it out and do it. I should make him do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762793 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:47:40 +0000 regberadaisy 762793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOVE our cast iron too. Agreed, @mediagirl: , steak on cast iron is delicious.<br /> We make hash browns, eggs, pretty much anything! Must do corn bread in it soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762790 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:46:23 +0000 mediagirl 762790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a cast iron grill pan. I cooked steak on it the other day. It was delicious. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cooking-with-cast-iron#post-762773 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:37:52 +0000 swurlygurl 762773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just started using my cast iron pan this weekend! I've had it for a couple years, but have always been way too scared of it. It seemed weird to use something that you can't clean with soap. </p> <p>It browned my ground beef better than I've ever been able to, and it sauteed my veggies amazingly!</p> <p>So far, I love it. I think I want to get another one, maybe the griddle, or a pot... Anybody else love cast iron? What do you like to use it for? </p>