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A Cast Iron Saucepan For Long Lasting Cookware

Staub Cast Iron CocotteCast iron cookware has long been a staple of cooking, used by almost all top professional chefs. It is used in preference to other types of cookware that use stainless steel or Teflon coating. Cast iron has many benefits when using it for cooking. The cast iron cookware, such as the Staub 2.5 qt. Round Cocotte pictured right, will last longer. In fact in most cases it actually gets better with age with proper maintenance and care. A cast iron saucepan, frying pans, or casserole are all great for the serious cook, and anyone else who cares about their cookware..

The cast iron cooks a more flavorful food. It distributes heat a lot more evenly, preventing "hot spots" from appearing where your food might get hotter in one spot than another and get burnt. The lid tightly fit on top lets your food slow cook to perfection, absorbing the robust flavors and juices of your meals. The cookware won't warp or melt, and retains heat longer to provide a hot meal for serving. Of course your cast iron saucepan or other cookware is different than the regular steel or Teflon, and thus requires special care to be most effective each and every time you go to cook.

When cleaning your cast iron cookware be sure to avoid using soaps or detergents. Your cast iron cookware is coated with all natural oils to provide a nice non-stick surface. The use of soaps will destroy this finish and can cause the existing oil to flake off. No worries, as this can be fixed by rubbing a quality cooking oil mix onto the surface of the cast iron cookware. Remember that the more times you allow the oil to soak into the surface, the longer it will last and the more effective it will be. If your cookware does begin to rust and it hasn't gotten out of control, you can scrub off the rust then apply a coating of oil immediately. If it is extremely rusty, you should take it to a shop where they can sandblast the rust off, returning it to it's natural cast iron form.

Other care tips for your cast iron saucepan or cookware include not cooking acidic foods with them until they are properly oiled. Foods like tomatoes, beans, or foods with citrus in them will break down the oil in your cast iron. The use of wooden or plastic utensils will also prevent scratching of the surface. Follow these tips and your cookware will easily last from generation to generation.