How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet
Cast irons can last a lifetime (literally). That is, if you take care of them right. Knowing how to clean a cast-iron skillet will help it last for that long, if not longer—but proper care is a little bit trickier than it is for other pans.
After you’re done making that chocolate chip skillet cookie or one of our other cast-iron skillet recipes, rinse the pan as soon as it’s cooled down to dislodge the food scraps. If you need to, you can use a little bit of soap with the hot water. (Hopefully, it won’t take much more than that, but if you need to take more drastic measures, you can always re-season the pan.)
Then, rinse and dry it, and reinforce the seasoning by applying a light coat of oil with a paper towel. Though it’s unlikely, you should replace your cast iron when it has chips or cracks in the surface.
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Lauren Pahmeier