Quick Cast Iron Cleanup

Learn a quick cast iron cleanup method with Chef Rachel >

Cast iron achieves the ideal nonstick surface that’s a dream to clean.

Much has been said in recent years about cast iron, and the hype is not misplaced. I cook almost everything in my workhorse @smitheyironwarepans, relishing in the excellent sear I get on everything from tofu to mushrooms to fish. The pans maintain heat incredibly well, and the cooking process itself adds seasoning and a nonstick quality to the pan that can only be described as magical.

Best of all, clean up is a dream with a little hot water and a $10 chainmail scrubber that you can get on Amazon. Watch as the crispy bits easily release from pan with minimal effort using this quick cast iron cleanup trick.

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Video by Chef Rachel Aiken, Family Meal, LLC