10 myths about cast iron cookware that we busted!
Can you use soap on your cast iron pan? Is it safe to use metal parts on cast iron cookware? Can you cook tomato sauce in a cast iron pan?
Chances are, you've heard many stories about the use, appearance and care of a cast iron cookware. But we're here to dispel the most common myths and misconceptions about Lodge cookware so you can start cooking with confidence today!
Myth: You can't use soap to clean cast iron cookware.
Myth: Cast iron cookware is to be thrown away if it rusts.
Myth: You can't use metal cookware on cast iron cookware.
Myth: You can't use Lodge cast iron cookware on ceramic cooktops.
Myth: You must shield cast iron cookware before using it.
Myth: You cannot cook acidic or alkaline foods in a cast iron pan.
Myth: Lodge cast iron cookware never needs shielding again from its factory version.
Myth: Cast iron cookware is unbreakable.
Myth: Cast iron cookware has a chemical coating that gives it its black patina.
Myth: You can't use your cast iron cookware on induction cooktops.
Ronni Lundy, Cookbook author & Appalachian food historian
Ronni Lundy, Cookbook author & Appalachian food historian
Wait a minute, what is seasoning?
Seasoning is exactly the term we use to describe the oil cooked in the cast iron pan. It forms a natural shield on the utensil and helps prevent rust. A well seasoned cast iron pot will last for generations.