Should you clean cast iron right after cooking?

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Clean cast-iron skillet after every use

Wipe interior surface of still-warm skillet with paper towels to remove any excess food and oil. Rinse under hot running water, scrubbing with nonmetal brush or nonabrasive scrub pad to remove any traces of food. (Use small amount of soap if you like; rinse well.)

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In this manner, can I just wipe out cast iron skillet?

Most often you can clean a cast-iron pan by simply wiping it down with a dry paper towel or cotton dishcloth. If the pan is well seasoned, bits of burnt, stuck-on food will come right off. If any stubborn bits remain, scrape them off with a plastic spatula.

Likewise, people ask, do you use soap on cast iron? So here you go, once and for all: Yes, you can use soap on cast iron. It’s totally fine on enameled cast iron, and on plain cast iron, too. It’s not going to destroy your seasoning. With enameled cast iron, you’re done: Wash and dry.

Keeping this in view, should I oil my cast iron after every use?

— To get the best out of your cast iron skillet, it’s recommended that you oil it after each use. However, depending on how frequently you use it, 2-3 times a year is sufficient. How can I tell when my skillet is seasoned properly? — A well-seasoned skillet will be noticeably dark with a shiny, semi-gloss finish.

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