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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 09:27:30 AM
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So I found a great deal on a cast iron/enamel grill pan - so far I've just used it for grilling polenta but I'm super excited about it. Here is my question - what is the best way to clean it out without losing the seasoning? Thought I'd check with y'all for any tricks you have up your sleeves:)
Thanks!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 10:42:57 AM
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Honestly, I just use water and scrub it out. I think if things are really caked on, you can scrub with salt. Most detergents will take off the seasoning. I do oil mine after each use, but unfortunately, my seasoning is off somehow and need to reseason it.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 11:32:50 AM
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I made Chicago style deep dish pizza in my cast iron skillet and the acid in the tomatoes took off my seasoning (I was expecting it) and I just used water then I found the quickest way to re-season my cast iron was good old bacon grease. I used to use stuff like crisco but it didn't seem to really season it properly. Cooking bacon(nitrite free!) was the best thing for my cast iron. Now I save the grease and use it for makin' pancakes and other things. My great-grandparents used bear grease and that works too but leaves kind of a gamey taste on it. Which depending on what you are making might not be so bad but not for everyone. Anyways hope you find something that works for you :) This is just what works for me :)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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Muleskinner
Farmgirl in Training
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Melissa
Temple
Georgia
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Posted - Feb 05 2012 : 3:34:33 PM
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Just use hot water after use. If something is stuck on, you can boil hot water in it on top of the stove, never use soap, just plain hot water.
*~*~*~Melissa~*~*~
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
281 Posts
Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 12:27:42 PM
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Martha Stewart uses a salt scrub for her cast iron:
Salt Scrub: Here's the best way to clean cast iron: Scrub it with coarse salt and a soft sponge. The salt, a natural abrasive, absorbs oil and lifts away bits of food while preserving the pan's seasoning. Rinse away salt and wipe dry.
~miles of smiles~
Peg Graham
http://unforgettable-peggraham.blogspot.com/
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 5:23:53 PM
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I re-seasoned some last week according to a video on-line. I washed them in hot, soapy water, rinsed and dried them, then rubbed them all over (both sides) with canola oil and paper towels. Then I put them in a 250 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours. After they were cooled, I rinsed them out, dried them, and then put them on a fairly hot stove eye for a few seconds. I have used one since then, and it did great. Hope this helps.
Portia 
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 6:48:08 PM
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My mother would put the cast iron pot on the burner and burn the pot for about a half hour, then rubbed it with cooking oil, and rinsed, and dried.
Here is a link I found that may help: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-cast-iron-cookware/
Marly
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