How to Use and Care for an Iron Pan
How to Use and Care for
an Iron Pan
The more you use an Iron Pan, the better it becomes at absorbing oil and the less likely it is to stick. Even if it gets rusty or burnt, you can remove the rust or burnt residue and re-season it to restore it to its original condition. Here are some tips on how to use and care for an Iron Pan effectively.
As long as you follow the basic usage guidelines, an Iron Pan will become more seasoned with oil the more you use it, allowing you to use it for many years.
The Advantages of an Iron Pan
The Amazing Heat Conductivity
With excellent thermal conductivity and the ability to retain heat at high temperatures, stir-fried dishes turn out crisp and grilled dishes are savory. You can cook and concentrate the flavors in a short time.
A frying pan for a lifetime!
Even if it gets rusty or burnt, you can remove them and properly maintain it with oil seasoning, ensuring durability for many years.
Resistant to scratches!
More resistant to scratches than fluororesin-coated frying pans, you can use metal utensils like ladles and turners without worrying about damage.
How to start using an iron frying pan.
Before you start using it, perform "oil seasoning."
By performing "oil seasoning" on an iron frying pan, the oil will blend in, making it less likely to stick. Be sure to do this when you start using it and after removing any rust or burnt residue.
1.Heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and ensure all moisture has evaporated.
2.Turn off the heat and add a generous amount of oil (1/2 to 1 cup).
3.Heat over low heat for about 3 minutes (this 3-minute period is crucial for forming the oil layer).
4.Turn off the heat and return the excess oil to an oil pot or similar container.
5.Use a paper towel or similar to wipe it down, rubbing it in. (＊Be careful as it will be hot.)
Watch the oil seasoning process in a video.
Things to do before cooking.
Before cooking, perform "oil returning."
The task that people who skillfully use iron frying pans always perform before cooking is called "oil returning." It helps prevent sticking, so be sure to do it every time before cooking. The purpose is to evenly distribute the temperature and thoroughly coat the surface with oil.
1.Heat over medium heat.
2.Add a generous amount of oil (about 3 tablespoons), heat over low heat for about 3 minutes, and thoroughly blend the oil.
3.Turn off the heat and return the excess oil to an oil pot or similar container. (＊Wipe off any oil on the edges.)
4.Then, add the necessary amount of oil (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) and start cooking.
Watch the oil returning process in a video.
Tips for cooking with an iron frying pan.
Make sure to heat it well before use.
If the heating is insufficient, it can cause the ingredients to stick, so make sure to thoroughly heat the center before adding any ingredients.
Use a generous amount of oil.
Since the oil is not yet well-blended when you first start using it, it can cause sticking. Therefore, cook with a slightly larger amount of oil and gradually get used to it.
Once the dish is ready, promptly remove the ingredients.
Leaving the ingredients in the pan can cause sticking, so transfer them to a plate or dish promptly.
How to care for an Iron Pan.
Do not wash an Iron Pan with detergent. While the skillet is still warm, use a scrub brush or a bamboo whisk and wash it with hot water. Using detergent will wash away the seasoned oil, making it more prone to burning and rusting.
1.While the ironware is still warm, use a scrub brush or a bamboo whisk and wash it with hot water.
2.Wipe off the moisture and heat over medium heat until all the moisture evaporates. (Note: If moisture remains, it will definitely rust, so please be careful.)
3.Use a paper towel to rub oil into the inside. (Note: Be careful as it is hot.)
Please wash without using detergent.
Using detergent will wash away the seasoned oil, making it more prone to rust.
If you accidentally wash it with detergent.
If you wash an Iron Pan with dish detergent due to heavy soiling, heat it over medium heat to evaporate the moisture, and then be sure to re-season it with oil.
When the surface paint peels off.
The surface coating of the iron frying pan is intended to prevent rust until it reaches the customer, and it will naturally peel off with use. Even if the coating peels off, it is not defective, so you can continue to use it as is.
Introduction to the iron frying pan recommended by Wahei Freiz.
We will introduce our recommended iron frying pan.
WAHEI ENZO Nitrided Iron Frying Pan
After numerous experiments, we arrived at the ideal thickness that ensures even heat distribution. The wide bottom accommodates large ingredients, while the steep sidewalls are designed for easy pouring of sauces. Made of iron, it allows quick, high-heat cooking, sealing in the meat's juices for a beautifully seared finish. This frying pan truly shines when cooking steaks.