Rinse your skillet. After your cast iron has cooled down a little, rinse your cast iron in the sink to dislodge clingy food scraps.
PRO TIP:
Cast iron is not rust-proof! Minimize the amount of time it comes in contact with water.
If needed, use soap and scrub. If plain water isn’t doing the trick, you can use a little bit of gentle dish soap and warm water to help loosen the stubborn scraps.
PRO TIP:
Don’t use abrasive scrubbers like scouring pads or steel wool: it will take off your hard-earned seasoning.
Dry your cast iron skillet. Wipe it down with a clean rag or paper towel right away.
PRO TIP:
Cast iron is not rust-proof! Minimize the amount of time it comes in contact with water.
Reinforce your seasoning. After drying, apply a light coat of vegetable oil with a paper towel before you put it away. Soak up the excess oil with a paper towel.