can i wash the cast iron skillet in soap?
376221
i read that you are not supposed to use soap. for the most part i have not used soap and found that i can get the skillet very clean without it. my husband did use a little bit of very mild soap and it seemed to be fine. i just make sure to dry the skillet immediately after washing and then rub on a thin layer of olive oil.
376222
Yes, I use Dawn all the time in all my cast iron. I then warm it on the stove a couple minutes to dry completely and then rub with some oil or lard. The reason why they say not to use soap is because it used to contain lye. It doesn't any more and it will not hurt cast iron. Just don't let it soak in the soapy water and it will be fine. You can find all this information on the Lodge web site and lots of other sites too. Coarse salt is good also. Please listen to the experts on this which is the Lodge Company.
376223
do NOT use any soap when washing a pre-seasoned cast iron pan. it will take the pre-seasoning off, then it will have to be re-seasoned, which is a ton of work. only use hot water, and a stiff brush to wash off the pan, then heat it up, put a small amount of some kind of edible oil and wipe the oil into it.....do NOT use pam, or some other canned product, as it will become gummy, yuck!! just use vegetable oil, bacon fat, lard, whatever, as long as it is edible, do NOT use 10W-40, haha
376224
You can, but you don't need to. Once the pan is seasoned, simple hot water will do fine.
376225
You are really not supposed to because cast iron is porous & soap will leach into your food, and pan will never be seasoned correctly...food will always stick...
376226
I use course salt on a rag, with small amount of water. Rub until clean, then rinse with water.
376227
A cast iron skillet can be washed with hot water and a stiff brush. I use a dish brush with a plastic scraper at the end. It cleans quickly and thoroughly. I dry it by wiping it out with a paper towel. Once in a while it helps to re-season the pan with a little vegetable oil.
376228
I wouldn't recommend actually soaking cast iron in soapy water, but a quicky wash with soap works perfectly fine for me. Wipe the inside with a small amount of oil when you're done and it's good as new!
376229
You are not supposed to. Soap will remove the seasoning and will make your food stick to the pan when cooked.
376230
There are differing opinions on soap and cast iron. This particular piece is no different. I personally soap up cast iron from time to time, rinse it very well and place it on a low heat to ensure a thorough drying. A light coat of oil and you are good to go.
293549
I have used it on cast iron and have not had any adverse effects. I use my regular dish soap, rinse well, dry with a towl, and then let it heat and completely dry at a very low temperature. Occasionally I re-season the pan.
2276516
you can wash it however you want. You just wash it as you wash your other utensils. Yes, you can use dish washing soap as well.
895174
You wouldn't want to clean this in the dishwasher -- anymore than you would clean your cast iron frying pans in the dishwasher. Coat it lightly each time before use with olive oil, and clean it by hand afterwards. It's a wonderful addition to your grille. Cook fish fillets on it, or roast raw almonds. tasks you wouldn't attempt on your normal grille plates.
1468218
Thank you all for the reply. I season the pan well before cooking not not use soap for washing the skillet. I think as Gayle Horvath said, may be the tamarind based curry(acidic) which was cooked created the smell. Now have washed well and re seasoned. No more metallic smell.
536504
Not that I am aware of. Almost all new cast iron comes this way now. You still need to oil each batter well with about a 1/4 t. of oil. It's just a head start on the seasoning process for cast iron now. You don't have to spend a month seasoning and curing your pan now before use. You still need to treat it as cast iron though. NO SOAP, and a light oiling before putting away. I love this pan. I use it at least a couple of times a month. Have never had an issue with my Ableskivers sticking in this pan, from the very first use.
1879104
You can use normal dish soap on cast iron pans. It's a myth that soapy water is bad for the patina. However, because almost nothing sticks to a well-seasoned pan, you can usually wash it just fine without soap. You don't have to -- the pan will be fine in soapy water. But if you believe the myth and don't want to use soap, you usually don't have to.
2267783
Never put your cast iron in a dishwasher! I wash mine and dry with a towel, then put it on a burner for a few minutes to get it hot and DRY, then while it is hot I put a little vegetable oil on it with a new dry paper towel...let it cool on the stove before you put it away. Go to Lodge web site and download instructions for care and maintenance of your cast iron cookware. It will be very helpful.
205092
i wouldn't put a cast iron grill in the dishwasher. If it's bare cast iron, just heat it up on the grill and burn up all the "stuff" then brush off with a wire brush. cast iron "seasons." The baked on stuff actually preserves the grill. now if you have an enamel coated one, it would be safer in the dishwasher. but still pointless to put it in there. just heat it up and cook off the stuff.
1733645
Haven't used it yet....But, my usual method to clean up cast iron pans is to use oil and some salt, and rub with a cloth until all the stuck on stuff is gone, then rub with a clean, dry cloth, leaving some oil sheen on the pan to prevent rust.ALWAYS leave a sheen of oil to prevent rust... NEVER use soap on cast iron... Read about seasoning, and use Flax seed oil
360730
Not if you follow the directions. Although, I find it's best to put some water in it overnight. The next day it comes out beautifully without having to use scrubbers. I also dry it immediately after washing to eliminate water spots. I love my skillet.
1818817
You can fry most anything in cast iron. Although cast is very durable if I were going to "chop" in the skillet itself I think I would use wooden utensils or something similar. Stainless untensils can be used as it will help smooth the surface. Just be sure to wipe clean and rinse with hot water and maybe a scotch pad if necessary...NO SOAP. Dry thoroughly and apply crisco lard or some type of oil to keep the seasoning
1785647
I treat it just like my 'seasoned' cast iron skillet - I NEVER WASH MY CAST IRON!!! PERIOD!!! Any bacteria that escapes being microwaved is not a problem. Just wipe it out with a paper towel. If I have any stubborn bits in grill pan, I run a little water in it, sponge it out, then wipe with paper towel. Some things are better NOT to be washed... like coffee pot... I never want soap residue in my coffee pot... just add a little white vinegar and backing soda, to clean out the calcium which hard water in my area deposits in the bottom of pot. I hope this answers your question :)
832822
As with any cast iron you need to put a layer of oil on it after you use it. Never use soap just hot water to clean it and then the oil. Just wipe a little vegetable oil on with a paper towel.
433531
My experience (I've used iron skillets for 50 years) has been that using soap ruins the seasoning. I use hot water and a kitchen brush or sponge with the green scrubbing surface on one side). Baking soda or salt are excellent to use to clean. NEVER soak the cast iron in water--it rusts! In the past, I used shortening or vegetable oils for frying or seasoning my skillets, but I have found that coconut oil is greatly superior to use in my skillets. It handles high heat well and does a superior job seasoning the skillets and creating a non-stick surface (grapeseed or peanut oil are also good).
614440
No, the pan is not removable. After each use, you can clean the DuraCeramic Skillet by wiping down the cooking surface with a damp cloth and drying it thoroughly. The skillet is not dishwasher safe, you may wash it with hot soapy water. Do not immerse the temperature control probe or the skillet in liquids.
416203
Usually the initial seasoning is not very tight on the handles. If you wash with soap and water vigorously, straight from the box, then dry and season it yourself, you will have a good "set". This will help you in the long run. Always remember to season with a VERY thin coat of oil each time. I hope this helps and finds you enjoying your cast iron for years to come!