Drink from the fire hose
Cast Iron II: The one where John McClane drives a motorcycle into a helicopter
This is a sort of “lessons learned” or after-action report that will serve as an addendum and follow-up to the cast iron article. I haven’t changed my procedure as much as refined it, so all the advice in the previous article still stands. The big takeaway is to use the thermal mass of your pan to your advantage.
Seasoning Cast Iron
Guides and recommendations abound online and through word of mouth on how to season and care for a cast iron pan. An opinion about protection and use comes packaged with every piece of cast iron cookware, and everyone has their own spin on the basics. Here, I’ll present my own preferences and hopefully dispel a few myths or misconceptions about cast iron pans. Stick around for a bonus feature on cast iron tea pots at the end.