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Best Carbon Steel Pan: A Carbon Steel Pan on a Blue Table

The Best Carbon Steel Pan to Buy in 2021

August 29, 2021April 5, 2021 by Beatriz Garcia

I’ve found that the De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Frying Pan is the best option for versatile, everyday cooking in my home. After years … Read more

cooking with a wok

Best Carbon Steel Woks – The Conclusive Guide

August 29, 2021December 10, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

If you are in a rush and want to cut to the chase I have recommendations based on your stove:

For gas stoves I recommend the Craft Wok Carbon Steel Pow Wok as the best round bottom carbon steel wok.

For electric and induction stoves I recommend the Souped up recipes Carbon Steel work as the best flat bottom carbon steel wok for electric and induction stoves

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Best Cast Iron Cookware Sets

August 29, 2021August 1, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

Just want to cut to the chase? My top pick is the Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 5 Piece Set.

There are a few great cookware sets, and options though, so please read on to find out more.

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Best Cast Iron Pots

August 29, 2021July 28, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

No time to read everything and just want to know what the best cast iron pot is? I’d recommend the Legend 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven Multi Cooker. Do read the article, especially the size guide though.

Bananas and a metal spoon in a cast iron skillet

Cast Iron Cooking and Care – A How To Guide

March 25, 2021April 22, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

Cast iron is more work to clean, it can go rusty, and you need to season it. Why bother? It is good at cooking, especially … Read more

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How To Restore Your Rusty Cast Iron Pans

March 25, 2021April 21, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

If you want to skip the details and just find out how to restore your pan, I suggest:

Scrub with detergents and abrasives
Give it a vinegar bath
Repeat 1 and 2 until rust is gone
Season it

Read on for important details.

How To Clean Your Cast Iron Cookware

March 25, 2021April 16, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

If you are just looking for a reminder on cleaning your cast iron cookware:

Scrap and rinse.
Give it a light scrub with as little soap as possible.
Dry it using an oven or a stove
Lightly oil it

Read on for more details to make sure you get it right.

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How To Season Cast Iron Cookware

March 25, 2021April 15, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

If you know what you’re doing, and want a quick reminder:

Wash and dry your pan
Warm in oven
Apply a super-thin layer of oil (ideally flaxseed)
Heat the pan until it smokes
Repeat 3- 5 times

Do please read on for some of the important details

Best Cast Iron Griddles

How to find the best cast iron griddle

August 29, 2021April 15, 2020 by Beatriz Garcia

If you are in a hurry and just want to know what griddle I would pick then it’s the Victoria GDL-196 Rectangular Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle.

I strongly suggest you measure your stovetop and find the one that fits!