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Questions about cookware made out of cast iron

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How do I prevent sugar from burning/sticking on cast iron grill?

I've got a Lodge reversible cast iron grill/griddle (this model). The griddle side works great, and I've had no problems with food sticking or burning. But I've had less luck with the grill side. Specifically, any time I grill meats that have been…
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What foods to cook in a new cast iron skillet that will help improve the seasoning?

I've never cooked with cast iron before and just picked up a couple Lodge cast iron skillets (6" and 12"). They come preseasoned, but I imagine some additional seasoning is desired. I tried bacon, which took a lot longer than I expected, and left…
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When making soda bread, 45 min on baking sheet or 15 min on cast iron skillet?

I am looking at these two recipes for making Irish soda bread: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/213830/brennans-irish-soda-bread http://allrecipes.com/recipe/51447/irish-soda-bread-in-a-skillet/ They look almost identical to each other, same…
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Can you bake cornbread in enameled cast iron?

I would really like to make a cornbread recipe, but I don't have a cast iron skillet. Could I bake it in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven without the lid and get a good result? If not, could a muffin tin (not cast iron) work instead? Thank you for…
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what is the best oil/fat to use to season a cast iron skillet

What is best oil/fat for seasoning cast iron cookware? I've read veg oils, lard, combinations of oil/fat types. Anyone out there help?!
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Lodge 12sk lid, what can I use?

I have Lodge 12sk(13") skillet. I would like to find a lid, glass or stainless steel, the lodge cast iron lid is too heavy for my spouse. And recommendations would be appreciated. I was thinking that an inverted Norpro 5672 pizza pan may work, but I…
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Seasoning Mineral B Pan

Is the strategy for seasoning a mineral B pan the same as as standard cast iron pan? Is the oiling/baking step necessary? Or do you just let the cooking process season it gradually? This is the pan in question:…
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Can I use a Dutch oven for cooking sauces?

Could a large enameled cast iron pot be used as a saucepan? Most recipes I cook usually involve a sauce being cooked low and slow in a 20cm saucepan. I was thinking of buying a 20cm enameled cast iron saucepan but now I'm wondering whether I should…
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hardened residue after high heat cooking (carbon steel and cast iron)

Here is my one month old De Buyer pan: I've seasoned it off and on in the last month at least 10 times, using thin layers of oil and on the stove top. It's very dark brown to black over the entire cooking surface. This is my first pan that…
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Can I cook with fire?

In Japanese restaurants, I always see the chefs doing crazy things with fire, and seeming to make very good grilled vegetables by lighting things on fire. I know most of that is for show, and that the volcano probably doesn't really cook the onions,…
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Repairing the Seasoning on a Cast Iron Pan

I had some caked, hard burned substance (garlic, really, from steak) on my cast-iron pan. I tried cleaning it with a brush, and it didn't come off. So unfortunately, I put a bit of muscle into it, and now the bottom of my cat-iron pan has bits that…
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Why do I need to cook milk in a cast iron pan before first usage?

I bought a cast iron grill pan from a famous Swedish four-letter store. They suggested boiling milk with some vegetable oil before starting to use the grill. Why is this necessary, and what's the difference from just washing it with water?
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What is the intended use for an extra deep skillet?

I had to resist purchasing a so-called "deep" cast iron skillet that was on sale for a good price because I couldn't imagine what I could do with it that I couldn't already to with my regular cast iron skillet or my stainless steel saucepans... This…
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What should I do to repair the surface of this cast iron pan?

I got this cast iron pan several years ago, and tried more than once to season it according to recommendations from articles I read. Each time, the process involved something like rubbing it with oil and sticking it in the oven, upside-down, for…
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Can a poor cast iron seasoning affect the sear?

I purchased a lodge cast iron exactly one year ago and after a seasoning it once was able to cook dozens and dozens of perfect steaks throughout the year. I never had any trouble cooking or getting a sear, sous vide or conventionally cooking.…
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