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  The perfect way to enjoy summer is with a BBQ. Grilling is a national pastime and an art that requires perfect technique and the right tools. So is cast iron good for grilling? When it comes to searing a steak to perfection or crunching a kebab, a cast iron skillet is the way to go. When you grill in a cast iron skillet, you get a steady cook who can turn any backyard barbecue or camp dinner into a mouth-watering event. Whether on the grill or over an open flame, cast iron grills open the door to grilling versatility. Here are some benefits of using a cast iron skillet as your grill: Nonstick performance If you have been grilling for a long time, you may have a hard time not getting food stuck to the top of the grill unless your grill grates are new, they may burn embers and leftovers, clean the grates And keeping the grill well-oiled is a must to keep the food intact. However, using a cast iron grill over a fire pit or grill is often a better approach. To provide you with ready-...

  If you have a rough   cast iron pan   at home and want to work on a smooth surface, you're not completely out of luck. There are ways to grind your pan and get the smooth finish you're looking for, but they come with some risks.   Grinding the pan too thin can cause weaknesses that can lead to cracking or breaking. Unevenly grinding your pans thin, can also lead to cracking and create an uneven cooking surface. With these risks involved, it's a process best left to your cheap cast iron pieces that you don't have a lot of financial or emotional investment in. Nonstick Cast Iron Skillet How to polish cast iron pan? There are as many ways to fix  cast iron skillet  as there are letters in the alphabet. Here are some of the methods we don't recommend.   Sandblasting. Sandblasting can make the surface smooth, but it's too harsh on your cast iron pan and has a high potential for damaging the cast iron pan. Don't remove the seasoning first. Some sites sugge...

   Cast Iron Muffin Pan The difference between cupcakes and muffins depends on who you ask, and their answer may include the amount of frosting, the toppings, and the time of day they're eaten!   In this article, I offer some general guidance on the differences between the two.   1. Cupcakes have frosting. Muffins do not.   2. The proportions of ingredients are different. "The basic recipe for muffins is 2 cups flour, 2-4 tablespoons sugar, 2½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 egg, ¼ cup oil, shortening or butter, and 1 cup milk.   When the recipe has twice the fat, sugar, and egg-to-flour ratio of a muffin, you can create a fluffier crumb and a sweeter end product - a cupcake. When the ratios are right and you get a cupcake, it's a happy thing!   3. Cupcakes have a finer crumb, while muffins have a larger/coarser crumb.   4. Muffins have more topping than cupcakes and will usually spill out of the wrapper. Is there a difference between ...

  What is a griddle? If you’ve ever been to an old-fashioned diner, then that colossal hissing hot plate in the kitchen is an excellent example of a  griddle . To put it simply, a griddle is a flat metal cooking surface that is heated from underneath. Essentially, it’s a big square frying pan. The flat cooking surface suits foods that are granular, like rice, or liquid heavy, like pancakes or eggs. However, much like a frying pan, you can cook almost anything on it. Types of griddle Since they are a relatively simple piece of cooking equipment, griddles come in a number of shapes and sizes, and you can find a model to suit almost any cooking setup.  Freestanding griddles Freestanding  griddle pan  come attached to their own stand and cart and are a great choice if you want an ample, flat cooking space in your back yard. Most freestanding griddles are gas-powered, with multiple burners mounted underneath the steel cooking surface. Depending on the model you choos...

  Quality of life, consumption upgrade, these words appear more and more around us. There are many products that point to these words, and the   cast iron pan  is an iconic representative. On the reliability of the material, on the most important thing for cooking- superior heat retention and even heat distribution, moisture retention, there may be no better pot than cast iron cookware. As  cast iron pans  are becoming more and more popular among consumers, cast iron pan products are also emerging endlessly on the market. Then quality must be our biggest concern.   Our Sarchi has been in the business of exporting cast iron cookware for many years. Over these years, we have always believed that product quality is very important to our long-term cooperative relationship with customers. Our company also attaches great importance to product quality control. We will control from the source of production-the raw materials to ensure that the quality...

  The cast iron pan is an essential piece of equipment for any cook. Not only can it easily go from the grill to the hob to the oven, but it is also versatile enough to grill steaks and seafood or bake fluffy meat omelets and cakes. What’s more, the durable material improves over time, creating a natural non-stick seasoning that is better than chemical coatings. Read on to find out more about what to look for when choosing a cast iron frying pan and buying a customer’s favorite high-performance pan. How can I tell if a cast iron skillet is good? Cast iron heats up slowly but thoroughly and stays hot much longer than stainless steel pans. They can also withstand the high temperatures of an oven or grill, making them excellent kitchen staples. Here are a few things to look for. Seasoned surfaces All ordinary cast iron skillets need to be seasoned regularly to create a non-stick coating; season, oil the inside of the cast iron frying pan, and then heat it in the oven for an hour. The ...

                                                      Applications of Cast Iron Skillet A cast-iron skillet is great for everything from baking perfect cornbread to roasting a chicken, and it will become naturally nonstick over time. The  best cast iron skillet  will be yours for a lifetime, so choosing the right one for you is an important task. These pans are a necessity for every home cook. The double-sided frying pan Cast Iron Combo Cooker is one of Sarchi’s best-selling products and is also very popular in the market. It consists of a deep frying pan and a shallow frying pan. The two frying pans are each other’s lids. It is multi-functional, use to sear, sauté, bake, broil, braise, fry, or grill, and other cooking methods. Cast iron material, seasoned before leaving the factory, ready to use. The combination of the long handle and the vice...