Once you get a cast iron pan you’ll never look back! It’s easy to love them and they are great for many different foods, but there are still some things you shouldn’t cook in them. If you’re curious about what to avoid with cast iron pans, here are three!
Food That Smells
Fish, garlic, peppers, and some cheeses shouldn’t go in your cast iron dish simply because they will affect the taste of the next few things you make in it. Try using the oven or a regular pan instead and you will get much better results.
Eggs (While New)
When you first get your cast iron pan, resist the urge to prepare some eggs for breakfast. Before it gets well-seasoned after several uses, your pan will have problems with eggs and similar sticky foods.
Acidic Foods
Acidic foods like lemons and tomatoes can break down the seasoning of your pan, and even cause discoloration. If you end up using it for foods like these, you can clean it with some baking soda later.
