How to properly clean a cast iron pan in 5 easy steps: Kitchen Tips

Cast iron stoves are the workhorses of American cuisine. They are durable and will provide a natural separation surface most commonly used develop. A good cast iron pan for generations if properly cared for and cleaned the right way.

That brings us to rule # 1 cleaning a cast iron skillet: Never use detergent. Soap removes the wort surface, whereby the non-stick surface that you worked hard to build. There are some other no-nos: Never leave melting bath in a tub, and never let it dry on a clothesline in the kitchen.

So how do you clean cast iron? Follow these 5 simple steps, taken from "The New Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook" by Ellen Brown.

1. While the pan is hot, use a spatula to remove as many stones as possible stuck on food. Then add about 1/2 cup hot or boiling water into the pan. It is important to use hot water because cold water into a hot pan can cause deform or even crack.
2. With a stiff brush natural fiber or plastic, rub the inside of the oven. Do not use a wire brush or steel wool that are too aggressive and damage the surface. Pour hot water is dirty, wash the pot with hot water and dry with kitchen paper to ensure that no moisture remains on the board.
3. If there is still food stuck in the pot, add a pinch of coarse kosher salt in the pan, then use dry paper towels and elbow grease to loosen up the last bit of rest.
4. While the pan is hot, add a teaspoon or two of oil neutral taste (such as canola), and rub the surface with absorbent paper. This will help the seasoning the pan, and each spice, replace the scratched off. If excess fat remains dry with a paper towel.
5. Once the tank has cooled completely, in a dry place. If your oven has a lid, save the pot with the lid slightly open to improve air circulation and the possibility of moisture collects in the pan, which could damage the surface to eliminate.

- Grant Butler

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