How do you safely get food stuck to a cast iron skillet off without damaging it?

vw kitty · #1 22-07-2007, 08:55

I used lots of crisco before cooking cornbread in my cast iron skillet but some stuck anyway. I'm not sure 100% how to take care of a cast iron skillet or if I can even use water to get the cornbread off! Does anyone know what I can do to get the skillet clean without damaging it?

Zeltar · #2 22-07-2007, 08:55

The green scouring pads (e.g. Scotch Bright) and water should take it off. No soap. Then, you must make sure you dry the skillet completely. To do this, put it on the stove using high for a couple of minutes. You'll see all the water evaporate.

Proud to be 51 · #3 22-07-2007, 08:55

Yes, you can put water in a cast iron skillet. Do not put soap, however. It takes a lot to ruin a cast iron skillet - just run hot water in the pan and scrap at the stuck cornbread with the scrubby side of your sponge, or your fingernail, for that matter. After you have cleaned the pan, be sure to put it on the burner for a few minutes with the heat on to dry it completely... otherwise it will rust.

Janet F · #4 22-07-2007, 08:56

I would try something like a cooking spray. Let it sit awhile..may just wipe out. A cast iron skillet shouldn't stick if seasoned properly. One thing I know is you can't wash it in water with soap. If you must do that, you have to re-season it.
Next time try the cornbread in a glass baking dish in the oven.

spoilerdave · #5 22-07-2007, 08:56

Just rinse your skillet off under the sink. Let it soak if need be to soften whatever is stuck to it. If you need to use a scouring pad of sorts fine, but don't put it in the dishwasher. Cast Iron only gets better as more and more flavors are absorbed by the pan.

This sounds bad, but flavors from everything including cornbread to eggs to beans and ground beef are permanently stored in that skillet and it brings a more well rounded flavor to everything you cook.

NO SOAP !!! Just use water...

=Dave

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