Make a friend for life!
Pure cast iron cookware will be your friend for life with a few easy tips for care and best results. Please note that your pure cast iron cookware will only improve with use!
| Facts | Cast iron cookware has provided an invaluable link between man and cooked food since primitive times To this day, cast iron cookware remains unsurpassed in terms of conductivity (regardless of the source of heat: naked flame, induction, ceramic, halogen, glass, electric or gas) This results in the most even possible heat distribution and retention Pure (uncoated) cast iron provides a rich and natural source of Iron (Fe) in food No chemicals, toxins or flame retardants are associated with pure cast iron utensils Skeppshult® pure cast iron cookware are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and finish, using tried and tested materials and techniques Production is environmentally friendly and efficient and no chemicals (eg. washing up liquids) are required Products are pre-treated with hot organic vegetable oil Cast iron utensils are 100% recyclable, leaving no harmful coatings or toxins to deal with |
| Before Use | Rinse the utensil in lukewarm water and dry carefully to remove any dust or excess oil Please note that excess oil deposits can occur to adjacent surfaces if the cast iron ware is not fully dried, in which case, these should be removed with a damp cloth. |
| Care in Use | Clean with only hot water and washing-up brush Carefully dry with cloth or paper kitchen towel Cast iron utensils are ideal for serving food but should not be used for food storage Do NOT wash cast iron utensils using a dishwasher |
| Re-oiling | Occasional re-oiling of cast iron cookware will be necessary, using vegetable oil, butter or margarine or simply by slow-frying some fatty foods, such as sausages After re-oiling, place pan on medium hotplate for 5-10 minutes to allow proper absorption of oil Allow to cool naturally before removing any excess oil with cloth or kitchen towel Good ventilation is recommended during the re-oiling process. |
| Top Tip | Occasional slow frying of sausages is the recommended and easiest method of ensuring that your cookware remains in the best condition! |
What to do if your pan has been improperly cared for
Pan turned grey
| Reason | If the pan is not regularly oiled, it will become grey and ‘dry’. |
| Action | Oil the pan liberally with vegetable oil, butter or margarine and place in the oven at 175 – 200 °C for 15- 30 minutes or until the oil has been absorbed (not wooden handled pans, which should be placed on hob at medium temperature for 10 -15 minutes instead ) Allow to cool naturally. Remove excess oil with cloth or kitchen towel. Good ventilation is recommended during the re-oiling process. |
| Top Tip | If the outside of the pan has been oiled, place it on a baking plate first. |
Pan has started to rust
| Reason | If pan is not properly oiled and / or has been left with food in or has been put away before fully dry. |
| Action | Remove rust spots with steel wool or brush. Carry out procedure for ‘Pan turned grey’ above. |
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