[rescue] SCRAPPLE

Brian Hechinger rescue at sunhelp.org
Mon Nov 12 22:26:21 CST 2001


> > 7. easy cleanup (scrub with kosher salt and a paper towel and rinse, never
> > use soap or scrubbing sponges)
> For as long as I can remember, My Mom used S.O.S pads (steel wool with soap) 
> to clean her cast Iron, and I still use them for mine.  Nothing ever sticks, 
> nothing ever tastes funny.  Although you _do_ have to wipe them dry to keep 
> them from turning a bit rusty when they dry.
> 
> I have heard both ways, and I think either one works.

uhm, you're not supposed to clean a cast iron with soap and water.  you're
supposed to just roast it over high heat when you're done and wipe the resulting
carbon out with a damp towel and coat lightly with oil as needed (olive oil is
best for this IMHO)

-brian



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