Cast Iron Cookware: How to Select, Clean, Season and Restore - Paperback

by Lindsay Robert (Author)

From the average home chef to the most chic restaurants, everyone is rediscovering the ease and joy of cooking with cast iron. Maybe you remember your mother, grandmother or aunt cooking with it or your favorite dish from your favorite restaurant was prepared in cast iron cookware and you didn't even know it. There are a multitude of reasons why people love their cast iron cookware. However, like all things in life, nothing is perfect. This book is designed to help you maximize the joy of owning and cooking with cast iron. It gives you easy to understand and follow "know-how" to select, clean, season, and maintain your cast iron cookware. Enjoy the benefits of cooking with cast iron while avoiding the pitfalls. Below is a list of what you will learn: Cast Iron Cookware Belongs in Every Kitchen!Cast Iron Cookware Is Making A Comeback!What Makes Cast Iron Cookware Special?What's the Downside of Cast Iron Cookware?What is Enameled Cast Iron?Which is better: Traditional Cast Iron or Enameled Cast Iron?What Should I Buy First?What's Important to Consider When Buying?What About Lightweight Cast Iron?Best Place to Buy Cleaning Your Cast Iron CookwareHow to Clean a Stinky or Extra Dirty SkilletHow to Fix a Patchy or Scratched SkilletCleaning and Removing Stains from Enameled Cast Iron CookwareStorage and DisplayWhat is Seasoning?"Pre-Seasoned" Cast IronWhen and How to SeasonInitial Seasoning and Best Oil to UseBeware of Other Seasoning OilsHow to Season Tea KettlesDoes the Type of Cooktop and Utensils Matter?Cast Iron RestorationStripping & Cleaning Basic Crud Removal: Aerosol Oven Cleaner SprayBasic Rust Removal: Vinegar BathHeavy Duty Crud Removal: Lye BathCast Iron Cleaning with ElectrolysisWhich is Better Lye or Electrolysis?Eco Friendly Molasses SoakFinishing TouchesCleaning CaveatsCommon Myths & Misconceptions! The Truth about Cast Iron Cookware