The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 7 Myths That Need To Go Away
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Are cast iron skillets nonstick? Can you wash cast iron with soap? Should you use metal utensils on cast iron? And more quandaries, explained.
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The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 7 Myths That Need To Go Away
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Myth busted. High heat doesn't make your eggs stick. : r/castiron
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8 Myths About Cast Iron, Debunked
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My roommate left my cast iron pan to “soak” for three consecutive days while I was out of town. : r/mildlyinfuriating
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Can You Use Soap On Cast Iron?
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