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Add Step-by-Step Photos	Keni / All my dishes 11 months, 2 weeks ago Just a message for those interested regarding cast iron cooking. I apologize for taking up space for this, but there's no "share message with all friends" option, as far as I know! :) Prep:1m Cook:1m Servings:1	Keni
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I've been asked a few times about my use of cast iron in cooking.

Since joining the site, I've tried to figure out away to creatively include a symbol in my recipe titles to indicate that I used cast iron, in some way, in the prep.

No luck. :) So, I settled on the small -ci after the title.

Please note that this does NOT mean one HAS to use cast iron, it merely indicates that I did, or do.

Any questions about a specific recipe or where I use the cast iron in it, please jot me a message! :)

Everyone have a fantastic day, and thanks for reading!!

MY CAST IRON SEASONING DIRECTIONS:

I've been using my cast iron since I was a lil girl, and use them nearly daily. Most of my pieces are older than me. :) My recommendations for seasoning: wipe entire inside surfaces of pans(don't forget the inside of the lid) with a SOLID fat...shortening, bacon fat, or lard, and put in a 200 oven for 1 hour. Wipe out excess, carefully, then return to oven for another 2 hours. To clean, use only hot water. You can use those new "plastic" scrubbers(see photo)...they work great for cast iron, and they're cheap and they're widely available...you can also fill with water and boil on the stove top for a few minutes to help loosen any baked on bits. If you do this, reseason by doing the first step of the seasoning process, though. Then, once washed, dry them by heating on a high fire on the stove til dry. Store in the open, or in the oven, and don't stack them. Have fun, and good luck! :) :) :)

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rottman 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thanks Keni.

chefelaine 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thanks for posting this --- FIVE !!! :+D

trigger 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thank you Keni High five for thinking on your feet.
Nice cast iron by the way.

keni 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
That's not mine, trigger..I might switch it out for my own, soon, but I didn't wanna take one, still, tonight. :) So, credit where it's due, that is borrowed from the web, for now! Thanks, though, guys!

trigger 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
P.S. had to flag it as unique and while I was at it I flagged it as beautiful
The do look well seasoned!

minitindel 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
WELL MISS KENI I LOVE CAST IRON COOKING I USE IT ALOT THANK YOU

TINK

sharyl4 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thanks Keni!! Hopefully sometime in 2009, I will get a stove!!!! Love cooking with cast iron! Sure have missed it!!! Have a great evening :) :) :)

bluewaterandsand 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I also use cast iron. I don't think my cornbread would be good if not for my cast iron fry pan.

lumpy1 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Wow, what a great idea about the symbol. ive been putting it right into the cooking instructions because i use cast iron almost exclusively. holly

quepidoll 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thanks Keni...I would not cook cornbread in anything else but cast iron...Makes a great crust..

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Good idea, keni! We have several pices of cat cookware, one of which never leaves the stove. Plus, although heavy, it is very versatile. Thanks for the post, keni and a five goes out to you.
Lorraine
PS Have a Happy New Year.

lori4flavor 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I must get one of these skillets, I hear their wonderful. I'm thinking a moderately priced one would do nicely. Could you perhaps recommend a good brand?

Happy New Year!
Lori