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Storing cast iron skillets - Bizymomma - 09-28-2006
How do you guys store your cast iron skillets? I have 3 that I have recently reseasoned and was unsure of whether or not I should stack them nest style, or keep them separated.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - TwilightKitten - 09-28-2006
I have mine stacked with paper towels (though dish towels would probably be better) between them to absorb any moisture. They seem to be ok that way...well, so far anyway!
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - Old Bay - 09-28-2006
That's what we do. For years.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - farnfam - 09-28-2006
Mine are hung up on a pot rack. I don't know if it keeps them any better than another method, but it looks pretty
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - vannin - 09-28-2006
I hang mine from a pot rack too.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - cjs - 09-29-2006
I have a couple on the pot rack - the rest are nested upside down on a wire rack shelving.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - bjcotton - 09-29-2006
I keep those that will fit nested in my second oven [which we never use since it's so small] and the rest nested in a cupboard.
I'm about to scrub one of mine down with steel wool..got it back from my older sis and it's sticky...no soap, just hot water and steel wool, and reseason it.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - Roxanne 21 - 09-29-2006
This is a GREAT question, Bizzymomma. I have mine stacked in a cupboard beneath my grill/gas hobs---these are separate from my main electric stove top. I have noted that when I make a "cornbread" in the cast iron pan the end result tastes "tinny" ---may be that is why I prefer the northern style cornbread that is baked in the oven.
Now I will go and re-season my pans--place towels in between (I have three) and try again. Interesting thread!! They are great for blackened fish etc.--just not bready thingys---yet!!!
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - foodfiend - 09-29-2006
I have two, a 12" and a 6" and I keep them both in paper bags in my base cabinet with my other pots and pans.
Re: Storing cast iron skillets - bjcotton - 09-30-2006
I think storing them in a paperbag is a good idea. Other than the ones in the oven, I think I'll do that...I have a bunch, plus 2 cast iron Dutch ovens.