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

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.

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