Reccomended Oils for Caring for your Cast Iron Cookware; PAN Grill-it

Cast iron is and increasingly becoming the cookware of choice hands down. Many have always enjoyed that great taste and others are now learning why.  Especially, since the release of research exploiting the dangers of these non-stick coated or sprayed cookware that have stopped people from using it all together.

 

Caring for your cast iron PAN Grill-it and other cast iron cookware is simple. The PAN Grill-it & other cast iron products Made in USA are preseasoned and ready to use. They have an all natural non-stick surface. After use and allowing to cool down, begin by removing food debris, then apply a small amount of cooking oil onto a paper towel and wipe down to continue the seasoning process. But wait! What kind of oil is KEY. Recommended cooking oils to apply AFTER use, that have a high smoke point greater than 405ºF are the following;

 

Olive Oil-High Quality-Extra Virgin

Olive Oil-Virgin

Corn Oil-Refined

Peanut Oil-Refined
Safflower Oil-Refined

Sunflower Oil-Refined
Canola Oil-Semi-Refined

Olive Oil-Extra Light

Canola Oil-Refined

Avocado Oil (Highest at 520ºF)

Oils to stay away from that have low smoke points are oils labeled "Unrefined" and of course butter. Butter will only burn up and produce acrid smoke. Also, be sure to wipe off access marinades or sauces using a paper towel prior to placing on the PAN Grill-it. This will alleviate unwanted smoke in the house.

 

Every persons first question is "do I need to put any oil in the skillet or griddle when using the PAN Grill-it?" The answer is No.. The food juices when being grilled or cooked, keep foods from sticking. It steams the fruits, vegetables, fish and meats while it sears the food on the top. I recently watched a video with someone explaining how to prepare grilled zucchini. They had added oil all over it in a bowl prior to grilling. Not exactly healthy zucchini.

 

A simple and most basic tip for grilling with the cast iron PAN Grill-it to prevent sticking is to remember that cold or refrigerated food will stick on hot cast iron. So let the foods first sit out for 10 or 15 minutes.

 

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