Stop Ruining Your Cast Iron Cookware! (Do’s & Don’ts Explained)

🧂 Cast Iron Cookware Do’s and Don’ts | The Essential Beginner’s Guide 🔥 Thinking about cooking with cast iron, or wondering if you’re doing it right? In this video, I break down the most important do's and don’ts when it comes to cast iron cookware—from seasoning and cleaning to common myths you should stop believing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to up your cast iron game, this guide will help you build confidence and keep your pan in top shape for years (even generations) to come. 🛠️ Gear used: Buy The Lodge 10 in Cast Iron Skillet Here: https://amzn.to/3jzOJ8D Buy The Lodge 12 in Cast Iron Skillet Here: https://amzn.to/3CbKiZZ Buy The Matfer 12 5/8 in Carbon Steel Skillet Here: https://amzn.to/3ZBIbdv Buy The Mineral B 11 in Carbon Steel Skillet Here: https://amzn.to/3rTm7eq Buy The All-Clad 3 Ply Stainless Steel Skillet Here: https://amzn.to/3jivKiH Other Videos: Buying Your First Pan: https://youtu.be/vvlVKt-YjtA Matfer Carbon Steel Recall: https://youtu.be/SHm1ckXQG4U 📌 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Background 01:45 - Do Get Comfortable With It 02:32 - Do Preheat Your Pan 03:37 - Do Season a Pre-Seasoned Pan 05:16 - Do Use Your Cast Iron In The Oven 06:07 - Do Wash Your Pan With Soap 07:15 - Don’t Use Bar Keeper’s Friend 07:53 - Don’t Ever Soak Your Cast Iron 08:21 - Don’t Use Cast Iron For Acidic Cooking 09:30 - Don’t Crank Up The Heat 11:18 - Don’t Be Closed-Minded 💬 Drop your questions in the comments – I love to respond to them! 👍 Like this video if it helped, and subscribe for more BBQ, Grilling, and Cooking content weekly! 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @tomwadek 🌐 Check out my website: www.moonlightsandcastle.com/tomskitchen 🛒 WHAT I USE: Check Out My Amazon Store For Products I Use in My Videos! https://www.amazon.com/shop/tomwade //Join Patreons for more perks and community fun: https://patreon.com/tomwadek //Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_O5QYdUD8RiVvtjjbU3_g/join //Buy My Merch! https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/tom+wade+merch/?srEdit=pa#?affiliateId=11625 //Discounts: Try Amazon Prime for 30 days: https://amzn.to/387Yn0f Gift Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/38ei32M 🔉 Like my sound? Try them out with this link! Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/q7946b/ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CastIronCooking #KitchenTips #CookingBasics #CastIronSkillet #doanddont