Having trouble with food sticking to your cast iron? We’re here to help! Follow these three simple steps to help your next egg glide right off the skillet 🍳
1. Lower your heat! The most common reason food sticks to cast iron is because the pan is simply too hot. Because cast iron retains heat much better than other types of cookware, you generally don’t need to use as high of a heat setting.
2. Preheat! Heat the cookware for 4 to 5 minutes before adding your food to establish an even heat. It’s also important to ensure that your oil is hot before adding your food. You’ll know you’re at the right temperature when a light splash of water sizzles across the pan.
3. Use oil/fat! Foods that are more prone to sticking, like eggs, may require a bit more oil. Fatty foods, like chicken thighs, don’t need quite as much oil to keep from sticking.
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