How To Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet
Clean your cast iron skillet while it s still warm.
How to clean your cast iron skillet. After cooking let your pan cool then wash it with a little dish soap plus a little water and a gentle. Rinse the skillet with hot water. After the water has boiled for several minutes lightly scrape the bottom and the sides of the skillet with a wide spatula to dislodge any remaining food scraps. Wipe out any food with paper towels a rag or sponge and gently scrub any stuck on bits with a brush or coarse salt. Doing any of these things can ruin its natural seasoning.
To clean a cast iron skillet the traditional way rinse the skillet out with hot water then pour more water into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Thoroughly dry with a rag or paper towels or place the skillet on the stovetop over medium low heat until dry about 3 5 minutes.