What You Should Never Cook in a Cast Iron Skillet (and Why)

Cast iron is fantastic for baking. Cobblers, brownies, skillet cookies — they all turn out great.

But if you just fried onions or bacon in your skillet and then jump into dessert baking, don’t be surprised if your chocolate cake tastes a little… smoky.

That’s because cast iron holds on to flavor.

Solution: Clean your pan thoroughly first. Better yet, keep one cast iron pan just for desserts if you bake often.

7. Boiling or Steaming

Want to boil pasta in your cast iron skillet? Don’t do it.

Water breaks down the seasoning and makes your skillet more prone to rust. The longer it stays wet, the worse it gets.

Cast iron isn’t designed for high-moisture cooking like steaming or boiling.

Use instead: A stainless steel or enameled pot for boiling tasks.

8. Storing Food in the Skillet

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