Cast Iron Skillet

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. I love my cast iron skillet. I love the crust effect it puts on your food, especially fried potatoes.

What is so great about a cast iron skillet?

The material in cast iron skillets is highly resistant to damage. Nonetheless, avoid cooking acidic food on these appliances. The acid can erode the metal and leave some metal particles on your food.

Cast Iron Skillets Have High Versatility. As seen earlier, cast iron skillets offer a wide range of uses. They can bake, fry, broil, roast, sear, and perform other types of cooking.

Having a cast iron skillet is a great pan to have as a kitchen-gadget. One really great thing about cast iron skillets is that they last forever.

Pros and cons of cast iron skillets


Cast iron is arguably the most durable cookware on the market today. One really neat thing is you can pass down your skillets to the next generation. Currently I’m using my mothers. They can be passed down for generations and still work great in the kitchen. Another important thing is that these types of skillets need to be seasoned. Never use a Brillo pad to clean them or harsh soaps for that matter.

Cast iron is also one of the best materials for retaining heat. This means that once heated up, cast iron keeps its heat well. This makes it great for roasting, frying, and slow-cooking.

Each time you cook with your cast iron skillet, trace amounts of iron leach into your food. It’s not a dangerous amount – in fact, it can supplement your diet for the better. Research has shown that cooking with cast iron can be beneficial for people with anemia. But before you start cooking with it, consult your doctor.

We’re not medical professionals and every person is different. What works for you may not work for someone else!

.Cons

Heavy to lift. Different sizes of cast iron skillets weigh more

  • 8” skillet: about 3 pounds
  • 10” skillet: about 5 pounds
  • 12” skillet: about 8 pounds
  • 15” skillet: about 12 pounds
  • Takes a long time to preheat: A cast iron pan takes several minutes to preheat, unlike stainless steel pans which heat relatively quickly. Make sure you are using the correct size burner. C.cast iron skillets tend to heat from the middle out to the sides.

Cast Iron has become popular again due to the series of Yellowstone.

Meet American cookware born for adventure. This special edition Yellowstone skillet represents the best of American grit, told through stories and around the table. The collectible yet functional skillet is cast to last for generations and features an authentic Dutton Ranch Y design, making it the perfect Yellowstone gift. Put American cast iron to work in your home and keep authentically good food in the family.

Recipe for chocolate chip skillet cookie

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar dark or light
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar together until combined.
    • Add in egg and vanilla extract and stir together until combined.
    • Add flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Stir just until combined.
    • Stir in chocolate chips.
    • Transfer cookie dough to a 10 inch cast iron skillet and use an offset spatula to smooth the top to create an even layer of cookie dough.
    • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top of the cookie dough.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are nice and golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving with ice cream.

I hope you enjoyed this article. Let me know how your cookie turns out!

Kathie

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