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Is cast iron a metal ceramic or polymer?

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What are the difference of metals polymers and ceramics? Metals, Ceramics, and Polymers: Metals are substances that are malleable and ductile and have a metallic luster. Ceramics are brittle substances made from non-metallic minerals. Polymers are long-chain molecules in which a monomer unit is repeated ...

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How to clean cast iron kettle?

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How do you clean a rusty kettle? For a deep clean: If you’re dealing with both mineral deposits and rust stains, combine 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and water in the kettle. Boil for 30 minutes, making sure that there’s always water ...

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How to clean caked on cast iron?

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How do you clean an old cast iron skillet that has burnt on buildup? Avoid using the dishwasher, soap, or steel wool, as these may strip the pan’s seasoning. Scrub off stuck-on bits: To remove stuck-on food, scrub the pan with a paste of coarse ...

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How to scratch under a cast?

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How do you scratch an itch under a cast? The skin under the cast can get itchy. Never put anything down into the cast to scratch. For itchiness, use a hair dryer on a cool, low setting and blow air into the cast. You may ...

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Can you put butter in a cast iron skillet?

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5 foods you should never cook in a cast iron skillet Tomatoes. All other highly acidic foods. Eggs. Delicate Fish. Sticky Desserts (Unless your pan is very well-seasoned) Can I use butter in a skillet? To pan-fry with butter, preheat your pan over medium heat ...

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Can you use metal on enameled cast iron?

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Can you use metal utensils with enameled cast iron? Two enameled pots in our lineup chipped slightly.) But that doesn’t mean you should avoid using metal utensils when using enameled cookware. You can use metal utensils in normal fashion as long as you don’t bang ...

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Can you use brillo on cast iron?

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Is it OK to use steel wool on cast iron? Can I use steel wool or a metal scrubber to clean my cast iron pan? No! We recommend using a pan scraper or the Lodge Chainmail Scrubber to remove any stuck-on residue. What kind of ...

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How to store a cast iron skillet?

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How do you store cast iron when not in use? Stash in a dry cabinet: A typical kitchen cabinet is the optimal storage space for cast iron. But make sure it’s dry! Excess moisture turns to rust in a hurry on highly reactive cast iron. ...

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