Video - Safer Non-Stick - Cast Iron Skillet Egg Test

With lots of info out there on the dangers of cooking in non-stick Teflon pans, many are looking for safer alternatives. Cast iron is a great one, but I've heard some complaints that food sticks. However, a properly seasoned cast iron skillet should not stick, even with notoriously sticky foods like eggs. This video (which is probably a bit longer than it needs to be) gives a quick demonstration of cooking an egg in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. If you're having trouble with your cast iron, it may need more seasoning. (See our cast iron series on our Cooking From Scratch blog for some helpful tips for the care of your cast iron cookware.)

Another important tip for preventing foods from sticking is to make sure the pan is well-heated before adding the food - this is especially important with eggs. You don't want it smoking, but it should sizzle when splashed with a couple of drops of water - then you know it's ready.

Alex the cooking photographer cast iron and eggs
Here I show how a properly seasoned cast iron skillet can be as non stick as your teflon pan without adding toxins to your food or home. The fried egg challe...


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