Do you wash cast iron skillets?

How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet What You Need Materials. Cast iron skillet; Sponge or stiff brush; Clean, dry cloth or paper towels; Vegetable oil or shortening; Kosher salt (optional) Equipment. Stove (optional) Instructions. Get right to it: Clean the skillet immediately after use, while it is still hot or warm. read more

If the food is really cooked on, you can always let the pan soak for a bit. But don’t let cast iron sit in water too long or it will start to rust. Now, if you wash your cast iron with water, it is imperative that you dry it as soon as possible. Otherwise it will rust, especially if it’s a newer pan. read more

To clean a cast iron skillet the traditional way, rinse the pot out with hot water, then pour more water into the pot and bring it to a boil. After the water has boiled for several minutes, lightly scrape the bottom and the sides of the pan with a wide spatula to dislodge any remaining food scraps. read more