Lodge 12″ Cast Iron WOOT Skillet

Thursday, October 25, 2012

“Anniversaries are the best, aren’t they?” said Leslie, wrapping his arms around Brant as he stood at the stove. Brant smiled and hugged back with his shoulders.

“Leslie, do you remember that first night, when we decided to move in together? Before we found this place?”

“In that crappy little apartment of yours? The one I couldn’t wait to escape?”

“Yes, and yours was so much better. I forget, was it ACTUALLY under the bridge or ALMOST under the bridge?”

Leslie ignored him and took out the sparkling wine. Brant pushed the eggs across the Lodge 12″ Cast Iron Skillet. He knew Leslie preferred them very dry.

“Like my wit,” she joked, reading his mind.

“That was a bad joke then and it’s a bad joke now.”

Leslie poured two glasses and put the sparkling wine back in the fridge. “That’ll keep in there, right?”

“We’ll finish it fast. Before Raoul comes back.” Brant pushed the eggs to a corner, knowing the cast iron would keep them warm, and took a drink.

“I sent him to finally get our puppy licensed. The lines are super-long on Thursday, he won’t be back until late.”

“That gives us time to finish that bottle. But lock the door, just in case.”

Brant grabbed two paper plates and filled them with eggs. “Same pattern as that first night, see? Flowers?”

Leslie pouted. “No, it’s not the same. The flowers were blue on the original plates.”

“How do you remember that?”

“I don’t really.” Then Leslie laughed. “I’m just causing trouble, aren’t I? I promise to be much nicer from now on.

The two sat on the couch and touched glasses.

“Anniversaries are the best, aren’t they?”

“They are. I never have this much fun with my other girlfriend.”

Leslie kicked Brant in the leg. But not too hard, because she was laughing.

Dimensions: 12″ diameter x 2″ deep

Pre-Seasoning Advantages:
– Allows for immediate use
– Prevents rust
– Creates a nonstick surface for easy food release
– Simplified cleaning

Use Instructions
– Rinse with hot water (do not use soap), and dry thoroughly
– Before cooking, apply vegetable oil to the cooking surface of your pan and pre-heat the pan slowly (always start on low heat, increasing the temperature slowly)
– Once the cookware is properly pre-heated, you are ready to cook
– TIP: Avoid cooking very cold food in the pan, as this can promote sticking
– PLEASE REMEMBER: Handles will become very hot in the oven, and on the stovetop. Always use an oven mitt to prevent burns when handling pans

Cleaning Instructions
– After cooking, clean pan with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. (Avoid putting a hot cookware into cold water. Thermal shock can occur causing the metal to warp or crack)
– Towel dry immediately and apply a light coating of oil to the cookware while it is still warm. Do not let your cast iron air dry, as this can promote rust
– Store in a cool, dry place. If you have a cover, or lid, for your pan, place a folded paper towel in between lid and pan allowing air to circulate. This prevents moisture from collecting inside the pan, which can cause rust
– NEVER wash in dishwasher

Re-Seasoning Instructions
(If food sticks to the surface or you notice a dull, gray color, follow this process)
– Wash the cookware with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush. (It is okay to use soap this time because you are preparing to re-season the cookware)
– Rinse and dry completely
– Apply a thin, even coating of MELTED solid vegetable shortening (or cooking oil of your choice) to the cookware (inside and out)
– Place aluminum foil on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any dripping
– Set oven temperature to 350? – 400?F
– Place cookware upside down on the top rack of the oven
– Bake the cookware for at least one hour. After the hour, turn the oven off and let the cookware cool in the oven
– Store the cookware uncovered, in a dry place when cooled

In the box:

• (1) Lodge L10SK3WOOT 12″ Cast Iron WOOT Skillet

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