Cleaning Cast Iron

Old-fashioned soaps contained this ingredient, harmful to cast iron seasoning.

Select the order in which the steps must be completed:

1. Use a small amount of dish detergent for cleanliness.

2. Place the skillet on a low burner for 30-45 minutes.

3. Scrape the cast iron free of food debris.

4. Dry with a lint free towel.

5. Wipe a very thin layer of oil on the cast iron, removing as much as possible.

• 2, 1, 4, 5, 3

• 3, 2, 1, 4, 5

• 3, 1, 4, 5, 2

• 3, 1, 2, 5, 4

• 1, 2, 5, 4, 2

The following options are among acceptable tools of cleaning food debris from your season.

• Dish detergent

• Pan scraper

• Chain mail scrubber

• Kosher salt paste

• any combination of the above

Can you think of any other acceptable tools for cleaning cast iron?

What must you never do while cleaning to prevent irreparable harm to your cast iron?

• Use a dish detergent.

• Submerge a hot pan in cold water.

• Scrub with chain mail.

• Use tools in combination with one another.