What is cast-iron cookware?
Many cooks love using cast-iron cookware because it holds heat well and is far more durable some other types of cookware. You can use cast-iron cookware on a stove or grill, or in an oven.MaterialCast iron contains a mixture of iron, carbon and silicon. Companies make cast-iron cookware by pouring the molten metal into molds, also known as casts.Using Cast IronYou must season a piece of cast-iron cookware before using it. Seasoning the cookware gives the pan a non-stick surface and prevents iron from reacting with food too much.TypesCast-iron cookware comes in the form of skillets, dutch ovens (also known as chicken fryers) and griddles. You also can find baking dishes made of cast iron. Another popular form of cast iron is enameled cast iron, in which the cookware is coated with a layer of porcelain.Care and CleaningCast iron is a porous material. If you wash a cast-iron pot with soap, it is likely to absorb some of the soap. Instead, rinse the cookware with hot water, and use a salt
