4 Foods That Prove Cast-Iron Cookware Is Not Indestructible
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You put in the work to build up a seasoned, nonstick surface. Don't let these unfriendly foods send your cast iron back to square one.
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Cast iron is celebrated for delivering a perfect sear on beef and chicken, and for crisping potatoes better than almost any other pan in your rack. It's budget-friendly too, and a 10-inch skillet won't run you more than $25.
But cast iron's rugged reputation hides a surprising fragility. That slick, hard-won seasoning you've spent months or years nurturing is more porous than it seems, and certain ingredients can trigger reactions that eat through it.
Highly acidic foods and vinegar-based sauces are the worst offenders, stripping...
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