I recently became fascinated by cast iron cooking. Modern day cookware especially non-stick has been in the headlines for being linked to cancer or other health issues. I decided to go back to my roots and start cooking with cast iron. From the days of covered wagons transporting Americans across the plains.
I've fallen in love with homesteading cooking so moving to a cast iron pan just made sense. One of the first things you need to do when getting yours is to season it. Here's how to season your cast iron pan. Also note the more you use it the better as it will become non-stick on it's own.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400F
Step 2: Lightly boat the bottom, sides and handle with avocado oil (many different healthy oils can be used)
Step 3: Wipe off excess oil with a tea cloth
Step 4: Place cast iron on oven rack upside down so the extra oil doesn't pool
Step 5: Repeat process 3 to 4 times before cooking on it for the first time.
This seasoning process builds up a non-stick surface with oil instead of toxic chemicals and it's easy to do!
These cast iron pans last forever as long as they are properly cared for.
Now you're ready for some of the best cast iron recipes ever! Check out some of my recent cast iron recipes below.
