The Complete
Cast-Iron Skillet
Cookbook
Quick and Easy One-Pan Recipes
For Your Cast-Iron Skillet & Dutch Oven
William Lawrence
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Hey, Readers! Do you want to put your cast iron cooking ware finally to some good use? Well, here comes a chance for you to cook super delicious and healthy dishes in all sorts of cast iron skillets to create a diverse menu of your own. Reading through this book will help you see how easy it is to use a cast-iron skillet, but there are some rules one should be abiding by to increase its durability for the long run and keep it safe from rusting. How to maintain the required seasoning of the cast iron skillet, in order to keep its surface smooth and non-stick is also discussed here. A cast iron skillet is versatile cooking tool which has made cooking feasible by cooking a variety of dishes. A person who loves cooking knows the value of cooking ware that is trustworthy and has the least probability of rusting, if maintained properly; a cast iron skillet is one of them. With it, it is possible to reach the food and stir it around the pan during cooking, if it is required. It is a wonderful cooking utensil, when considering versatility, functionality and durability. Various dishes can be cooked in it, from vegetables to meat to desserts. Cast iron skillets are cost-effective and indestructible, but the thing is, you have to take care of it properly, because things like acidic food can destroy the layer of seasoning. Wash it thoroughly with hot water and soap, dry it properly, add little oil over every surface, and preheat it before cooking.
Chapter 01
ABOUT THE CAST IRON SKILLET
People who tend to spend time in the kitchen may have a rough idea about the cast iron skillet as part of their cooking utensils. Basically, it is a utensil for cooking. It has angled sides which sometimes give a small area for cooking. But with it, it is possible to reach the food and stir it around the pan during cooking, if it is needed. Cooked in a skillet, dishes can also be served in the skillet itself, making it appear to be specially prepared.
The most popular type of skillet is a cast iron skillet. In fact, when we hear the word skillet, the first thing that comes to mind is a cast iron skillet. They are liked by people who understand how to maintain cooking ware. Once you get used to it, you'll try to create every dish in a cast-iron skillet!
Benefits of Using a Cast Iron Skillet:
It is worth buying cast iron skillets because there are various advantages of using one.
Nonstick: The cast iron skillet is nonstick by nature. In order to retain this level of excellence, you must season your pan properly. This is the procedure of applying a protective layer of oil to the cast iron skillet surface.
All-Natural Coating: There are no synthetic coatings used to make cast iron nonstick because it can create a nonstick surface on its own, with the help of oil.
It is Healthy: Cooking on a cast-iron skillet may sound a little strange. In fact, it is healthy to cook on it. Not only does it not leach pollutants from synthetic coatings, but it also protects your food from any contamination.
Heat Retention: A cast iron skillet takes a long time to heat up, but it also takes a long time to cool down. You can cook and serve your dish in the cast iron pan if you want to because stays warm for longer.
Safe for Oven: The heat capacity of cast iron is extremely high. As a result, you can bake in it without fear of damaging your pan. Cast iron skillets are ideal for slow-cooking dishes in the oven, and even baking, because they are oven-safe. You'll never bake cornbread or pound cake any other way after trying it in a cast-iron skillet!
Long-Lasting: If properly cared for, cast iron skillets will last a lifetime. Cast iron skillets certainly improve with use because the porous surface smooths out owing to consistent cooking with the proper spatula.
If the cast iron pan or skillet is not properly maintained, it can lead to various disadvantages. Usually, cast iron skillets are heavy in weight because they are made of cast iron material; therefore, they cannot be compared with the weight of stainless-steel pans and other skillets. It can be unmanageable for people who face problems lifting objects that are heavy.
It is essential to properly season iron skillets in order to save them from rust. Yet, regardless of how well you care for your cast iron skillet, it will eventually catch some rust. It may take some time and effort to remove the rust from the skillet, but the main point is that it can be fixed.
A cast iron skillet can get too hot to handle if it is left on the stove or oven for a long time, because the handle is constructed from the same cast iron material. Therefore, while using it, care is required for the safety of a person cooking.