Cast Iron seasoning and Cleaning
How to season cast iron ?
A cast iron pan is, quite literally, a big hunk of iron molded into the shape of cookware. Iron, on its own, is gunmetal gray and highly reactive, able to rust within minutes in humid air alone. Try to cook in a bare iron pan, and not only will the rusting be a problem, but your food will stick to it as well. What you need is seasoning.
Step 1:
Scrub your pan
Give the pan a good scrub with warm, soapy water, then dry it thoroughly. The best bet is to put the pan on a stovetop flame for a minute or two to drive off any lingering water.
Step 2:
Apply oil on it
Apply a very thin, even layer of cooking oil to the cookware (inside and out). If you use too much oil, your cookware may become sticky.
Step 3:
Place it in Oven
Put the oiled pan in a preheated 450°F oven, and leave it there for 30 minutes. It may get a little smoky, so keep your kitchen well ventilated.
Step 4:
Repeat It
When the half hour is up, take the pan out. (Remember: It's hot!) Now rub it once more all over with the oil, buffing it out as before. Then put it back in the oven for another 30-minute spell.
How to clean cast iron ?
To clean, just use mild dish soap (that's right, it's okay to use a little soap!) and a scouring pad or a cast iron pan cleaning brush. Wash it, scrub it, rinse it, then wipe it out well and season it with a few drops of oil and store with a paper towel covering the cooking surface.
Step 1:
wash your pain properly
Wash the skillet by hand using hot water and a sponge or stiff brush. Any dish-washing liquid is sufficient to wash off the food remains.
Step 2:
Dry properly
Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. If you notice a little black residue on your towel, it's just seasoning and is perfectly normal.
Step 3:
Apply few drops of oil
Rub a very light layer of cooking oil or Seasoning Spray on to the surface of your cookware. Use a paper towel to wipe the surface until no oil residue remains.
Step 4:
Store it in a dry place
A typical kitchen cabinet is the optimal storage space for cast iron. But make sure it’s dry! Excess moisture turns to rust in a hurry on highly reactive cast iron.
Pure IRON SEASONING AND CLEANING
How to Season Iron Cookware
There are two ways to maintain the seasoning on your cast iron skillet. The easiest way is to cook with it. That's why our simple cleaning steps have you rub oil into your pan after each use to ensure the seasoning remains for quality cooking. This method adds a more thorough layer of seasoning onto the entire pan, strengthening the bond to the iron.
Step 1:
Wash and scrub
Give the pan a good scrub with warm, soapy water, then dry it thoroughly. The best bet is to put the pan on a stovetop flame for a minute or two to drive off any lingering water.
Step 2:
Apply oil
Apply a very thin, even layer of cooking oil to the cookware (inside and out).The key here is to rub the oil all over, but then buff it so thoroughly that the pan no longer looks even the slightest bit greasy.
Step 3:
Heat It
Put the oiled pan in a preheated 450°F oven, and leave it there for 30 minutes. It may get a little smoky, so keep your kitchen well ventilated. The reason we're using the oven here is because it provides an even heat that will more effectively set the oil all over the pan.
Step 4:
Repeat It
When the half hour is up, take the pan out. (Remember: It's hot!) Now rub it once more all over with the oil, buffing it out as before. Then put it back in the oven for another 30-minute spell.
How to clean pure iron ?
To clean, just use mild dish soap (that's right, it's okay to use a little soap!) and a scouring pad or a cast iron pan cleaning brush. Wash it, scrub it, rinse it, then wipe it out well and season it with a few drops of oil and store with a paper towel covering the cooking surface.
All ‘Craftenka’ pure iron products are completely hand seasoned. You can wash the products and start using them. Here are basic cleaning steps for cast iron cookware -
Step 1:
wash your pan properly
Wash the skillet by hand using hot water and a sponge or stiff brush. Any dish-washing liquid is sufficient to wash off the food remains.
Step 2:
Dry it properly
Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. If you notice a little black residue on your towel, it's just seasoning and is perfectly normal.
Step 3:
Apply few drops of oil
Rub a very light layer of cooking oil or Seasoning Spray on to the surface of your cookware. Use a paper towel to wipe the surface until no oil residue remains.
Step 4:
Place It
A typical kitchen cabinet is the optimal storage space for cast iron. But make sure it’s dry! Excess moisture turns to rust in a hurry on highly reactive cast iron.
Copper CLEANING
How to clean Copper ?
Copper utensils may be nifty but they sure are difficult to clean. Copper’s bronze-like sheen diminishes with age, and a residue of oil will stain the inside of a copper pot and seep into food if not cleaned regularly. You can get rid of copper stains easily with household methods using lemon, salt, vinegar, and baking soda, or you can buy your own copper cleaning cream.
Step 1:
Scrubbing with Lemon and Salt
Mix 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup flour and enough vinegar to make a thick paste.
Step 2:
Cut a lemon in half
The acidity of lemons makes them a great ingredient for cleaning in general, but when paired with the abrasiveness of salt they are even more powerful on copper stains
Step 3:
Apply half lemon
Scrub the entire surface of the utensil with the lemon until the copper is shiny again.
Step 4:
Rinse the utensil
Rinse first with warm, soapy water, then rinse again with just water. Once you've rinsed, polish your utensil with a clean, dry washcloth.
