How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan

Cleaning a cast iron pan is easy! No dishwashers! A clean pan creates a rust resistant, nonstick surface.Properly cared for, a skillet will just keep getting better with age. Here's how to take care of a cast iron skillet:.To clean, just use mild dish soap and a scouring pad or a cast iron pan cleaning brush.Wash it, scrub it, rinse it, then wipe it out well, and season it with a few drops of oil.Then store it with a paper towel covering the cooking surface.Besides soap and a scrubby, you can also use some really hot water and a spatula to take off burnt-on food.It's cleaned and rinsed, now make sure the rust doesn't come back by thoroughly drying your pan.It's easy: just turn the burner to high, set the pan on it, and wait for the water to boil out.You'll find that every time you clean and season your pan it will clean easier and become increasingly non-stick