Want to try cast iron cooking but not sure where to start? Or maybe it feels too complicated. Let me show you how to quickly and easily enjoy delicious foods cooked on your very own cast iron skillets! It’s way easier than you might think!
It all started back in 2016, when my 10-year-old wedding gift pots and pans were starting to show their wear and tear. Not to mention, they were mainly non-stick cookware that I was trying to transition away from.
At the time, I researched several different brands and types of cookware, but I wasn’t thrilled with any of my options, and everything felt SO expensive.
Then, I looked into cast iron cookware… almost immediately, I knew it was the best option for me.
Not only would these pans likely last forever, they were also extremely frugal compared to most other pots and pans, and they didn’t come in sets (I rarely buy sets of things), so I could easily pick and choose the pans I purchased.
After nearly 10 years of cooking almost exclusively with cast iron (including a brief “learning curve” where I wanted to throw them out the window), I’m officially hooked! I don’t see myself switching to any other cookware anytime soon.
If you’ve ever wanted to try cooking with cast iron but felt intimidated or unsure, I hope today’s post will help simplify the process and clarify any questions you might have.
It’s as simple as “season”, “cook”, “clean” — and I’ll show you how to do all 3!
Pros to cooking with cast iron.
- They don’t get scratched up, even with metal utensils.
- They can go in the oven.
- They heat up quickly and evenly distribute the heat throughout the entire pan.
- They retain their heat for long periods.
- They are super quick and easy to clean up (I often just wipe mine with a paper towel).
- They are almost indestructible (you can sand them down and reseason them if necessary).
- They will likely last longer than any other pan.
- They are very affordable.
- There are so many different sizes and styles.
- They can help boost your iron intake, great for those with anemia (source). I have personally noticed this as I was previously always low on iron, but not after cooking with cast iron!
Cons to cooking with cast iron.
- The larger pans are heavy and can be bulky to store (I hang mine above my stove top).
- The handles get very hot (I use silicone handle covers).
- They can’t go in the dishwasher.
- They aren’t super “washable”. No soap, limited water.
- They can have a frustrating learning curve.
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How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet
First things first, you’ll want to season your pan.
Even if your pan says it is pre-seasoned, and even if you got it from a friend or relative who says it’s already seasoned, I’d personally still want to clean and season it myself first.
The seasoning process is very simple, but it does take a bit of time up front. However, once you start using the pan regularly, you’ll rarely need to go through this extensive seasoning process.
- Scrub the entire skillet (top and bottom) with hot, soapy water using a hard-bristle brush. This is possibly the only time you’ll use soap on your cast iron.
- Dry the skillet thoroughly (I use a rag so my white kitchen towels don’t get dingy).
- Using a paper towel, rub a thin layer of olive oil or melted coconut oil over the entire skillet (top, bottom, handle, etc.)
- Heat oven to 375ºF and place the skillet upside down on a middle oven rack.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Turn oven off and let the skillet cool to room temperature in the oven.
- Repeat steps 3-6 at least two more times, or until a good coating of oil has formed on your skillet. (I usually do it 3 times, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be right in a row, just whenever you have the oven on).
Now that your skillet is seasoned, you may use it to cook up your favorite foods!
4 Tips to Cook with Cast Iron
Now that your skillet is properly seasoned, these 4 tips will help you get started cooking with cast iron (there is a bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out, it’s no big deal).
Tip #1: Preheat your pan well.
Take a few extra minutes to preheat your pans and ensure they are evenly hot before adding your food. .
This sounds like a little thing, but it will make a big difference in whether or not your food sticks to the skillet.
Tip #2: Use lots of oil/butter/bacon grease.
As you preheat your pan, put an ample amount of butter, olive oil, coconut oil, or bacon grease in the pan and allow it to melt. I use a spatula to spread the grease around, even pushing it up the sides of the pan.
The better your pan is oiled, the less frustrating cooking on cast iron will be.
NOTE: Don’t use traditional cooking sprays as they can create a “gummy” texture on the pans.
Tip #3: Use medium-low heat.
Our gas stovetop is very powerful, so I usually keep our burners on low or medium-low when cooking with cast iron.
Once the cast iron is preheated, it will retain its heat and cook very evenly, so you don’t need crazy hot temperatures.
Tip #4: Give yourself time to learn (and make mistakes).
As with any new technique or tool, you’ll need time to learn. I’ve been cooking 2-3 meals a day with our cast iron skillets for the past 10 years, and I’m still learning many new tips and tricks.
If you really want to give it a good try, box up all your other skillets and frying pans for 6 weeks and only allow yourself to use cast iron (NOTE: I do still have a few stainless steel pots for boiling water and making sauces).
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
If you properly clean your cast iron after each use, you’ll likely never need to re-season them again… thankfully, cleaning them is pretty easy too!
The main thing with cast iron is to keep it dry; otherwise, it could eventually get rusty. If you do need to rinse it, scrub it, or wipe it with water, make sure it gets thoroughly dried.
Of course, if it does get rusty, you can just scrape the rust off, wash it with soapy water, and start the seasoning process all over again — so you really won’t ruin your pan, just create a little more work for yourself. Yes, I know because I’ve done it before!
The following cleaning instructions assume your pans are already well-seasoned.
Cleaning lightly used cast iron (pancakes, grilled cheese, quesadillas, etc.)
- While the pan is still warm, wipe out any remaining food bits with a paper towel.
- Rub a bit of oil over the cooking surface if necessary (using the same paper towel).
- Let the pan fully cool and put it away.
Cleaning heavily soiled cast iron (taco meat, bacon, tomato sauces, etc.)
- Wipe as much remaining food from the pan with a paper towel.
- Wait until the pan is cool enough to handle, then scrub it under very hot water with a hard-bristle brush or chainmail scrubber. Do not use soap.
- Dry immediately and thoroughly with a paper towel or rag.
- Rub a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil over the entire cooking surface and heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Let cool and put away.
If there are stuck-on stains or food odors, try scrubbing the pan with coarse sea salt and baking soda, then rinse and follow steps 3-5 above.
Cast Iron Cleaning Notes:
- They can not go in the dishwasher.
- They shouldn’t be cleaned with soap after the initial reseasoning process.
- They clean up much better when they are warm — you can reheat them for a minute or two if you don’t clean them right after you’ve finished cooking.
- Heating them on the stovetop for a few minutes after rubbing with oil helps to continually build up the seasoning without needing a full hour in the oven.
My Favorite Cast Iron Pans
- 12.5″ Lodge Skillet (w/ lid and silicon hot handle)
- 10″ Utopia Skillet (comes in fun colors if you’re interested)
- 8″ Lodge Skillet
I can do pretty much everything I want to do with these 3 pans… and while it could be fun to start a collection of cast iron, I think I’m sticking with these 3 for the long haul!
Helpful Cast Iron Accessories
- Silicone Hot Handle (so you can grab the handle without a pot holder)
- Cast Iron Chainmail Scrubber (for getting stuck-on food to come off.)
- Hard Bristle Brush (another great scrubbing tool)
- Small Metal Spatula (my favorite for all cast iron cooking
- Paper towel (or designated rags you don’t care if they get black and grubby)
Do you love cast iron? Hate it? Never tried it?
If you have questions, feel free to leave them in the comments or send me a message. I’ll do my best to get back to you with an answer!
Margaret says
All of my pots and pans are cast iron, barring a very large stock pot and a small double-boiler (best thing ever for melting butter and chocolate for brownies).
I have a frying pan, a small sauce pan with a lid, a dutch oven, a griddle, and a wok that looks like it came out of an ancient tomb, and is insanely heavy. I love them all, but they do take some baby-sitting. Usually they just need to be wiped out with a paper towel and salt, but if I need to I will wash under a running hot tap. Even with soap sometimes. I’ve never needed to re-season. I always dry them by putting them back on the stove and turning on the burner until the water evaporates, and they don’t rust, nor do my tea towels get stained.
Their biggest asset for me is that I never burn anything. Ever.
Regarding an old comment below; I can scramble eggs just fine if the pan is hot and I turn the burner at least half way down before I put the eggs in. That might need a hot-water rinse, but the residue is easy to remove.
Andrea says
Thanks for these tips — I totally agree about turning the heat half-way down before cooking scrambled eggs. And, I too often rinse my pans and then put them right back on the burner to “evaporate” the water. Then rub with a bit of oil and they are good to go.
So simple now that I’m in the routine!
Amy says
Do you find that you need a dedicated skillet for desserts? Or are you able to interchange savory and sweet dishes in any skillet? I baked a cookie in a skillet I usually use for dinners and it left an unpleasant taste.
Andrea says
Hi Amy,
I use my 3 skillets for everything without any issues. You could try scrubbing them with salt and baking soda to remove odors — that might help.
Meghan says
We tried to transition to cast iron, but there is definitely a learning curve. My husband set a pan in the sink and after my kids rinsing dishes and washing their hands during the day, the skillet was completely rusted. Another time, my son set the pan on the counter near the sink. The counter was wet and the pan left a rust ring on my brand new white quartz counter top! Nothing suggested on line could get the stain off, but I contacted the manufacturer and they recommended Bar Keeper’s Friend Soft Scrub, not the powder. I needed to tell my family that these pans are like Gremlins – Never let them near water!!!
This was during a very busy and hectic season. I do want to try the pans again and properly educate everyone in my household. Good thing they are inexpensive – I literally threw them out I was so frustrated about the stain on the counter top.
Andrea says
oh boy — that does sound frustrating!
I’m certain it was easier for me since I was basically the only one using my pans. Now, Dave, Nora and Simon are all fairly comfortable with cast iron — it will likely be the only type of pans my kids know how to cook on 🙂
Hope you got the stain out of your new counters!!
Kathi says
I really hate my cast iron pan – it is going in the donation box as we speak. I grew up with a lot of cast iron pots and pans. I have friends who swear by them. I’ve finally come to realize that it is just not for me. It’s just so heavy and time-consuming to clean/season. I reach for my stainless steel every time – much lighter, easy to clean (dishwasher-safe!!!), and I find cooking easier and less finicky. I kept the cast iron around, because I liked the idea that I can put things into the oven with it. Well, 30 years later, I’ve only done that once. I love the idea of a cast iron pan, just not the reality.
Andrea says
Hey Kathi!
Cast iron definitely isn’t for everyone (I actually sold a bunch of cast iron we got as a wedding gift because it just didn’t work for me). It’s only been in the last 3 years that I’ve gotten back into it again!
You should use whatever pans make your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable!!
Bud says
I tried seasoning my cast iron with the vegetable oil then in the oven the oil turned into a glue like sticky paste that I still havent got off another site said NOT to use v o for that very reason I agree .What a mess
Michelle says
I’ve done that, too. Any suggestions on how to remove it would be very appreciated. I’d love to start over using mine.
John says
Too much iron is NOT good for most men so this is something to look out for. In fact, iron can be toxic.
Beth says
Watch your Aldi, I got my cast iron pan for a great price at Aldi and LOVE it! I’ve also gotten my medium and small one at a flea market and thrift store. You can easily restore even a horrible looking one.
Andrea says
good to know. Thanks for sharing!
Linda says
I, too, love cooking in my cast iron skillet. However, I have problems lifting it to pour out cooking oil or to clean it. Is a device available to make lifting and pouring from an iron skillet easier?
Andrea says
As far as I know, there is nothing like this — sorry!
Denise says
Just discovered this post and I’m so glad! I have my mom’s– and before that my grandmother’s– and have allowed it to become rusty. After reading this, I cleaned and re-seasoned it. I do love the way it cooks and I’m not sure why I haven’t used it in so long. Not only is it a great non-stick cooking method, but for me it’s also a way of celebrating the women who taught me to cook!
Andrea says
oh yay — glad you are using your pans now! How fun!
JoAnne says
I used Lodge cast iron skillets for years, and thought they were the best, until I discovered Griswold. These may not be an option for many people because they haven’t been made since the 1950s, but they are AWESOME. I live in Northern WI and am still able to frequently find them in great condition at flea markets, estate sales, or antique shops for around $25 – $40 each. These skillets were more finely milled back then than they are nowadays, so they have the truly glass-like nonstick surface. Also, they are significantly lighter than today’s Lodges! I can’t pick up a 10” Lodge with one hand, but my Griswold is no problem. I cook with and clean them the same way I did with Lodge. I have a few pans that are almost 100 years old and with care I’m sure they’ll last another 100. Maybe something to keep an eye out for if you love your cast iron but don’t love how heavy it is!
Andrea says
good to know — I’ll keep an eye out for these! Thanks JoAnne!
Melanie Bush says
I have found several cast iron pans at goodwill type stores. I got a Lodge wok for $3! Scrub a rusty pan with steel wool and it will be restored.
I am practically exclusive with cooking with cast iron. I have quite a collection. The 10 inch is my go-to wedding gift.
Cast iron is so great for making a delicious crispy edge on anything from skookies to breakfast casseroles.
Cast iron is the best for carmelizing onions.
My most used:
4 inch – daily for individual fried eggs. Perfect size for sandwiches.
10 & 12 inch – one or both daily at dinner
17 inch – for cooking up a bunch of ground beef to freeze in 2-cup portions. And large casseroles.
Square Grill pan for hot dogs and steak
7 qt – enameled cast iron by lodge. LOVE this pan. Smaller families may only need a 4 or 5 qt.
Fun pans: pizza pan, wedge pan for corn bread, aebleskiver pan
3 or 5 qt skillet and fryer combo is on my buy next list. The lid doubles as a skillet. So smart!
Andrea says
wow — that’s an impressive line-up of cast iron pans!
Julia says
We love our cast iron pans and actually think they are easier to clean. We just put them in the sink while still hot, scrub them, dry them with a dark towel and put them away. And our enameled cast iron Dutch ovens can go in the dishwasher, so they’re even easier! Wouldn’t trade them for anything!
Erin Heckber says
1- I read your blog always on my phone and I LOVE that it is mobile friendly and I don’t have to zoom in from your website.
2- I LOVE my cast iron. I got as a wedding gift 5 years ago and didn’t touch it for 3. Took it camping with us and when we got home it got a permanent place in our kitchen. The only thing we don’t make in it is ‘dippy’ eggs, but it is either sitting on our stove or in our oven (just need to remember to take it out before turning the oven on for something else!). I am glad to hear you like cast iron!
Andrea says
Thanks — the new mobile version is pretty great! Glad you like it!
And yes, I store my cast iron in my oven (or in the drawer below) all the time!
JoEllen says
Also, you increase your iron intake by the food that is cooked in the pan. Years ago, I was having major surgery and had to store my own blood. It was recommended to eat food that was cooked in cast iron to build up iron levels in the blood. Makes more sense than cooking food in teflon and absorbing that! I usually only cook in cast iron and LOVE it. I have a few stainless steel pots that I use for things that need to be boiled, but my everyday go-to is cast iron.
Andrea says
yes, I definitely noticed this. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t boarder-line anemic when I got my blood drawn last month!
BB says
I have several cast iron items, and I like your idea of reserving a towel or two for JUST drying the cast iron. Hubby got industrious and tried using my cast iron one morning, then washed it WITH soap, then used my good tea towel to dry it. Even now, after almost a year, I CANNOT get that stain out of my tea towel. I told hubby that the cast iron if OFF LIMITS to him until he can accept that it cannot be washed with soap, nor dried with my ‘better’ tea towels. I did see some blue paper towels at Costco meant for automotive shop use, so I bought a package of those, and they do work much better than regular paper towels – they are much sturdier. I also will save the blue paper towel if it is in good condition to use again for drying the cast iron if it is in good condition. I store it in the end of the tube for the blue paper towels (which I just keep in a cabinet with a couple of regular paper towels rolls for changing the regular paper towels dispenser out faster). When I run out of the blue paper towels, I will assign a couple of older towels for cast iron and still keep them in the cabinet with the regular extra paper towel rolls. Oh, and BTW, we have a glass countertop stove, and they work fine on it as long as you are not dragging your pan around on the glass top a lot. You learn to keep the pan still and use your cooking tool to do whatever movement is required of the food being cooked. ;-D
Andrea says
yeah, they can stain — so i have a dark colored towel just for my cast iron!
Cherry B. says
I just wanted to make a comment about the cleaning part. Thanks to my smart and practical engineer husband ‘s advice, I know take my steaming hot pan and rinse and scrub it (without soap) while it is hot. Nothing bad will happen to the pan, only fifteen seconds of cleaning, and I never have to re-season it. That change is what made cast iron do-able for me.
Thought I’d share for all of the other time-pressed people out there.
Andrea says
Good to know — thanks for sharing!
Georgia says
I have used cast iron all my married life, 51 years. My mom used it and so did my grandmother so therefore it was just natural for me to follow that pattern. Hubby was not familiar with it but once he got the hang of how to clean without soap he also loves these pans. We have three different size fry pans and I rarely use the small one. We also have a dutch oven with the cover and I use that all the time. I even use it for deep frying as that just adds to the seasoning of the pan.
Heather Ratliff says
I love the idea of cast iron, but I have a glass stovetop and I’m so afraid to use cast iron on it. Also, the cast iron pans I have have a little ridge on the bottom which would mean that the entire pan isn’t sitting on the heat. But, I probably should give it another try. That would mean I’d have to finish stripping and reseasoning those pans I started last summer. 🙂
Andrea says
haha – just choose one pan to season and give it a try. I do think they are OK for glass top stoves, but I’m not 100% positive.
JoEllen Campbell says
The cast iron pans have been improved over the past years, and a lot of them say “glass cooktop safe” now on the label. I use them on mine and it has not scratched my cooktop at all. I wouldn’t recommend dragging them over the cooktop though – make sure to lift the pan if you want to change the position of the pan. A little “scoot” is fine, but wouldn’t drag the pan across, but then again, I wouldn’t do that with any pan.
Tracey says
I’ve had a Lodge (smooth bottom) cast iron Dutch oven for years, and have used it on a glass cooktop for the past eight. I always set it down gently and I don’t slide it around at all, and the glass top has been totally fine.
Lauren Bolton says
Hi Andrea, thank you so much writing this post. I bought my cast iron skillet over 6 years ago and finally got enough courage to use it a few months ago. I seasoned it as the instructions suggested, but now I know from your post that I didn’t season it as many times as I should have, as my eggs stuck like crazy. Probably not the best food to start with! I’ll try it again by following your instructions. Thanks again!
Andrea says
yeah, I think the seasoning part is the most intimidating, most “unsure”, and yet, the most important. I’d say try seasoning it 2-3 more times and then try using it. Also, make sure you preheat it well before cooking — as long as I preheat it, nothing sticks!
Melissa Sartori says
With a well-seasoned, preheated skillet, do you still heat oil in the pan before putting eggs in? Or is the seasoning enough?
Andrea says
I am NOT an expert — and I’m honestly not even 100% sure my pans are “correctly” seasons, but I still put some type of oil or butter in the pan every time I cook anything. And eggs are brutal in cast iron — I will do fried eggs, but not scrambled eggs because they just stick too bad (with the milk and cheese).
2 tips for making cast iron less sticky — preheat them well and keep them oiled!
Olga says
As many other reviewers commented, crazy amount of screen size ads almost prompted me to delete the shortcut icon of your site from my home screen 🙁 soooo annoying! Most of them are online store websites i know, but previously I had an experience with virus from accidentally clicking on ad picture, which switched place with the blog picture. Since then i erased all blogs from my phone’s home screen as soon as they get contaminated with ads. I really hope this is just a temporary issue, not an ad dealer taking over control of your site.
I understand that your income comes from running this site and promoting various products, but please, PLEASE, don’t let ad companies take over on your blog!
I liked how it was before–ads on the right side of the screen, not seeded throughout your post and pictures.
Regarding the cast iron –i have two from Costco and i love mostly everything about them! Mostly, not actually everything, because they are ridiculously heavy and cleaning/seasoning part takes extra time and effort. But same as you, i noticed difference in blood results and overall feeling better.
Andrea says
Yes, I just switched ad companies this week and we’re definitely still tweaking things!
Debbie says
My mom has a cast iron and I’ve used it once or twice when I’m at her house. Stir frying or dishes with sauces are easy enough to cook. I washed it with soap and water afterwards. I’ve heard you’re not supposed to but I just couldn’t stand it and wasn’t used to not washing pans. I don’t have very much strength in my wrist so lifting her pan took 2 hands for me. I don’t have cast iron in my home and since we have a glass cook top I guess it wouldn’t be good for us.
myrna eisenlauer says
I use my cast iron pan on my glass top stove – nearly every day.
Susan Smeltzer says
Me too! works great.
My son talked me out of my well seasoned used for years skillet. I had to start over breaking in a new one and there are ones with flat bottoms.
tammy burns says
My cast iron pan was passed down to me from my great-grandfather. It has cooked many meals from fresh caught fish down by the river to pizza at home. 60 years old and still growing strong!
Andrea says
ow — that’s awesome!
Chris from Normal says
I also bought the enamel coated cast iron dutch oven by Lodge many years ago at our local Farm & Fleet (where I purchased all of my cast iron) and it is my most used item. I love it for soups, stews, chili, etc. It is similar to Le Creuset but much cheaper.
Andrea says
I might have to look into these pans — I love the look of the Le Creuset, but not the price!
Tracey says
There’s an enameled Martha Stewart version that a mom uses on Instagram and she loves it! I think it was $89 on sale. I do wonder whether you’d still get the iron-leaching benefit when the inside is enameled as well.
Andrea says
the enamel pans are SO pretty too! I really want to get a dutch oven — but they are pretty pricy! I’ll just stick with cast iron for now 🙂
Chris from Normal says
I love my cast iron cookware and have several pieces but they can be heavy. I switched to cast iron for the same reason as you did. I clean mine with salt and season with twice strained bacon fat. I’ve never had much luck with any other oils but the fat works well and you only use about a 1/2 to 1 tsp. depending on the size of your pan. Thanks for the tips Andrea!
Andrea says
yes, I just wish they weren’t so heavy! My small pan is glorious, but the 12″ takes 2 hands for me!
Lana says
I LOVE my cast iron. It is my go-to pan.
Julie says
I love my cast iron pans. Yes, they are a bit heavy, but I have gone through so many other pans in my 35 years I have been out of the house on my own and cast iron are the only ones still with me. Those are the only pan
s that have made it though my kids learning to cook. I don’t find them difficult to clean in fact I would rather clean a cast iron pan than a stainless steel pan. It’s just easier to me.
Ann says
I absolutely love my cast iron and my favorite way to season it is this recipe from Martha Stewart:
https://www.marthastewart.com/1034356/skillet-chocolate-chip-cookie
It basically seasons it with the butter with an added bonus of getting dessert when you are done.
Andrea says
this is awesome — thanks for sharing!
Mary in Maryland says
So what’s with the six ads for totally random stuff?
Andrea says
sorry — I honestly have no idea what’s going on, but I did figure out how to fix it today, so I’ll work on that tonight!! crazy ad companies 🙂
Lisa K. says
The fact that cast iron is so heavy is enough reason for me not to try them, and the maintenance comes in as a strong second on the con list. I use ceramic-coated pans (different version of Green Pans) that I purchase at T.J. Maxx or Homegoods. I buy them individually and not in sets.
They release food residue and clean like a dream. Will they last forever? No, but the price is so reasonable that I’m willing to replace them when necessary.
Andrea says
that’s my least favorite part — honestly, whey do they have to be SO heavy!
Bonnie'sMama says
Hate, hate, hate cast iron!!! I gave mine away. We tried a Green Pan, which worked beautifully for a very short time. I got rid of that one, and my husband bought me a Le Creuset non-stick pan. Ummmm, that’s a sweet pan. It’s better to keep it out of the dishwasher, but it washes so easily by hand. Love that thing. It cooks all the food just fine.
I don’t have time, energy, or patience for babying cast iron, not to mention I really hate the stench of cooking with it. I’ll just get my iron other ways.
Andrea says
I actually gave 3 cast iron pans away years ago too — I hated them.
They still are more work than I would prefer, but for me (at least right now) they seem to be the ‘best’ alternative!
Oh, and I did want to mention that for the FIRST TIME EVER, I wasn’t boarder-line anemic when I got my blood drawn last month for my yearly physical — so the iron thing is real!
Jen says
I have one but I am intimidated, too! Maybe I’ll give it a try now. Everyone I know who uses cast iron LOVES it!
P.S. Noticing a TON (like 7 big ads with photos) more ads right in the middle of your post. Is that something new or is that my browser?
Michelle says
Me too and I was wondering the same thing.
I understand needing to have them in order to make some money but in the middle of the post is quite annoying.
Andrea says
yeah, the ads are ridiculous right now — I figured out how to change the settings and will be working on that tonight. Sorry 🙁
JJ says
I wish I had gotten one after this post–haha! I had a horrible time with mine. So I had purchased a 12″ skillet from Pampered Chef years ago. Even though my consultant and state I live in changed, there were no issues when I called headquarters and needed a new one(because of damage that was honestly my fault…I was honest about it, and they still sent a new one once I returned my old one). They are life-time guaranteed. I use it 2-3 times a day!!!
Andrea says
that’s awesome! Great customer service for sure!
Luba @ Healthy with Luba says
Andrea,
My cousin uses cast iron and loves it. Right now I have stainless steel but would definitely make the switch. Cast iron is excellent for cooking because it naturally adds iron to the food, and most of us women do not get enough of it. Plus, it’s nontoxic, unlike other cookware.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Andrea says
yes on the added iron! For the first time ever, I was NOT boarder-line anemic when I got my blood drawn at my yearly physical a couple weeks ago!
Annette Silveira says
I love my cast iron skillets. I use at least one of them once or twice a day. They aren’t hard to clean if they’ve been seasoned and continue to be taken care of. Anyone, who like you, is frustrated with their current skillets should go for it.