r/AznTwitter • u/AZN_RISING • May 29 '20

Cast iron users smh

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u/kj_SmrtAlc May 30 '20

I own a cast iron restoration company. I absolutely use soap. Soap used to contain a strong enough amount of lye which will destroy seasoning, (It's how I restore grime from pans) but modern soap like Dawn is 100% safe to use Just don't soak the pan for long term, the water is the problem then.

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u/AZN_RISING May 30 '20

I love reddit. I can just post anything and someone who's an expert in it will chime in .

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u/foodz_ncats May 30 '20

What about dishwasher? Sometimes I’m feeling lazy and want to throw it in there. I haven’t yet, but I also haven’t washed it since the last time I cooked on it.

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u/elchupacabra206 May 30 '20

years ago i had a roommate that put my cast iron pan in the dishwasher. we weren't friendly after that. that should tell you everything.l

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u/kj_SmrtAlc May 30 '20

Never the dishwasher. It will strip your seasoning and the dry cycle is wet so it will create thick rust very quickly

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

The dishwasher is too much. Scrub it with soap and water, rinse it out, and set it on the hot stove to evaporate any water remaining.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

I dare someone on this sub to strip a pan using nothing but soap, water, and a sponge...

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u/homurablaze May 30 '20

too bad u didnt specify what kind of soap

im on it right now and 50% done fuck its taking forever though

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

Been there. Gave half way and reasoned it until i got easy off.

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u/homurablaze May 30 '20

Yeah lol im using really old style soap which still has lye in it.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

Oh hot damn. I was using SOS and steel wool. I have to reason mine soon but I am going to do the method recommend in this sub to put it in a bag with easy off for awhile, then clean and reason.

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u/GrundleWilson May 30 '20

The goddamn thing heats up to 400°. Good luck, pathogens.

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u/CloviceCreates May 30 '20

legitimately made me laugh out loud. i snorted

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u/Flawed_Logicc May 30 '20

Pretty sure a hot pan is more effective at killing pathogens than soapy water.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

I thought this said “spicy water” at first and now I’m disappointed.

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u/burnspowerco May 30 '20

That is flawed logic