How do you store cast iron skillets?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you store cast iron skillets?
2. How do you keep cast iron from going rancid?
3. Can you use rancid oil to season cast iron?
4. Does olive oil go rancid on cast iron?
5. Can I leave food in my cast iron?

How do you store cast iron skillets?

What's the best way to store cast iron?

1. Keep cast iron in a cool and dry place.
2. Only store cast iron when it's clean and absolutely dry (this stops pans from attracting rust)
3. Wrap your cast iron in paper towels to protect them.

How do you keep cast iron from going rancid?

After cooking a tasty meal in your cast iron and properly cleaning it, it's a good idea to rub a small amount of cooking oil, crisco, or cast iron conditioner into the piece and briefly heat it back up. This will help protect your patina and protect your cast iron.

Can you use rancid oil to season cast iron?

Rancid oil is good for bio-diesel fuel, and starting charcoal. Don't ever use it in conjunction with food preparation or food cooking utensils. I oil my cast iron skillet after each use and put in the oven at 350 for an hour to preserve its coating.

Does olive oil go rancid on cast iron?

Olive oil. I'm a slow and go man. ... Olive oil is particularly good for Dutch ovens. Usually folks aren't using their ovens as much as skillets and some seasoning can become rancid. Olive oil won't do that because it's like the old timers used to say to me, “Olive oil will keep that cast iron sweet.”

Can I leave food in my cast iron?

The main reasons not to store food in cast iron are: Foods, especially acidic foods, may continue to react with the iron, developing off flavors. Moisture encourages cast iron to rust. It is not good for maintenance of your pans seasoning, which is part of what makes cast iron pans so desirable for cooking.