How to Maintain Cast Iron Cookwares

Never store food in cast iron 

Never wash cast iron in a dishwasher 

Never store cast iron utensils wet  

Never go from very hot to very cold, and vice versa; cracking may occur

Never store with excess grease in pan, it will turn rancid 

Never store with lids on, cushion lid with paper towel to allow air flow

Never boil water in your cast iron cookware – it will ‘wash’ off your seasoning, and it will require a re-seasoning

If you find food sticking to your pan, it is a simple matter to clean the pan well, and set it up for a re-seasoning, just follow the same steps. Don’t forget that dutch ovens and griddles need the same attention as a cast iron skillet.