Five reasons why you need cast iron cookware in your kitchen

Five reasons why you need cast iron cookware in your kitchen

 

Stainless steel and aluminum crafted cookware have since replaced the more classic cast iron pots and pans of yesteryear, but we should never have fixed what wasn’t broken. Because, when it comes to quality, there really is no debating the allure of a fine, cast iron pan. The advantages are seemingly immeasurable, but here are five particular reasons why we think you should be making the switch.

 

1. It can be used for anything, literally anything

Cast-iron skillets can be used for sautéing, pan-frying, searing, baking, braising, broiling, roasting, and even more cooking techniques. Pro tip: The more seasoned your cast-iron skillet is, the better flavor it's going to give to whatever you are cooking--from cornbread to chicken.

 

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2. It’s safer

When seasoned well, cast iron cookware is naturally non-stick. This means that you are avoiding the synthetic, harmful chemicals that often layer generic, non-stick pans. Be sure to season after every use to keep in optimum condition. To do so, after washing and drying the pan, place it on high heat. Rub the hot pan with a paper towel coated in a thin film of the oil of your choice — coconut would be the healthiest option — when it starts to smoke, rub with the paper towel once more.

 

3. It’s long lasting

Cast iron cookery is basically indestructible. For starters, they don’t get ruined when rinsed while hot, like regular non-stick cookware. In fact, the longer you keep cooking with it the more seasoned it gets, so cast iron pans literally get better with age.

 

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4. It maintains heat

While a cast iron pan may take a little longer to heat up evenly, once it is hot it will stay that way for a long time, far more effectively than those of the stainless steel variety. It’s this winning factor that makes cast iron the choice material for high-heat applications like searing meat.

The heat retention advantage of cast iron utensils is great for dishes that need to be kept hot for a long time during serving, such as beefsteak, grilled salmon, grilled pork chops, omelets, hot pot dishes, or dishes that need to be braised. stewed and stewed… You can bring the pot or pan with hot food straight to the dining table without transferring it to a bowl or plate.

 

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5. It’s easy to clean

Unlike traditional cookware, which — especially the more used it is — often requires an overnight soak and a vigorous scrub to finally bid adieu to any food remnants, cast iron pans are generally far easier to clean. To clean, scrub the cast iron under hot water and then either wipe dry with a towel or set the pan over low heat until completely dry — simple.

 

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16/09/2021 11:32:50