Oh pshaw, on Mon 13 Nov 2006 11:36:10a, Terry meant to say...

Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.



Yes, it would be very bad. Don't do it.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

"Terry" wrote in message
ups.com...
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.


Assuming the thing is seasoned (coated with a layer of oil), you will ruin
the seasoning by putting it in the dishwasher.

Terry wrote:

Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

If you mean "cast iron" skillet, then no, it's not a good idea to wash
it in the dishwasher, no matter no how. It's recommended to never use
soap with cast iron, but that's not a steadfast rule (IMO). And, I
would think that any dishwasher detergent would be especially bad for
the cast iron (?) and would ruin any accumulated seasoning (?).

I quickly clean my 8" cast iron skillet by heating to very hot until it
practically smokes, then put it under running hot water and quickly
scrub it with a wire brush (YMWV* with this method & WARNING - beware of
steam). Simple and fast as that - a whole lot quicker than waiting for
a dishwasher cycle.

Sky

*YMWV = "your milage _will_ vary"

Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.


The drying cycle won't hurt anything. The wash cycle would be bad for
it -- unless you run it without any detergent.


Bob

In article 9, Wayne
Boatwright wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com says...
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.



Yes, it would be very bad. Don't do it.



Wayne is 100% correct. The high heat and powerful detergent in a
dishwasher will remove the seasoning. By the way, you also should not
put aluminum items in the DW.


--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:10:39 -0600, "jmcquown"
wrote:

Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill

Although I'd never put my cast in the dishwasher, water isn't the
problem. Dishwasher detergent is stronger than dish soap and will
strip the seasoning.

For the OP, I've attached a post I made just 10 days ago. Also a
google search comes up with these links on the first page. (out of
over 2 million hits) Some are more drastic than others:

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to...ving-ware2.htm

http://www.wag-society.org/cleaning.php

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/castiron

http://huntsville.about.com/od/food/...ancastiron.htm


On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:19:48 GMT, Dawn
wrote:

I wash mine with soap from time to time, depending on what was cooked in
it, and have never had a problem. What you don't want to do is SOAK a
cast iron pan. Hot water, a little soap, a scrubbie, rinse it good and
put it someplace to dry like in the oven. Repeated use will maintain the
'seasoning', and I cook bacon every weekend.

I'm one who admits to using soap from time to time also. I have
never had a problem with rust or sticking. Experience, common sense
and proper seasoning all come into play. If I burn something and I
need to use soap I always re season it. When I have to do that I
usually grab up a bunch of them and just do as many will fit in the
oven. I have 4 generations (including me) of cast iron pans. I'm not
sure of the count but I'm up to about 40 pieces. No rust and they all
work just fine even with an occasional bath. The Lodge pans suck. A
food rep gave me two 12 inch skillets about a year ago and the only
reason I kept them is they have the assist handle and I don't have any
other like them. Someone mentioned here recently that polishing with
emery cloth can make them smooth and I plan on trying that method on
one of them to see how it works.

The bacon seasoning is great. Browning ground beef or sausage does
the trick too.

The other thing you don't want to do is cook tomato sauce in it. That
will strip your seasoning, too.

I've done that in the cast dutch oven, but it needs to be seasoned
afterwards. Sometimes you gotta break the rules when cooking over a
campfire. LOL

Lou

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill



I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:44:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill



I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?


LOL.. I'll bet there are more inaccurate posts than factual.

Lou

"Lou Decruss" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:44:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill



I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread
will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?


LOL.. I'll bet there are more inaccurate posts than factual.

Lou

The only correct one is "just don't - it's a lousy idea". But, it's almost
6:00 PM, and the orderlies should be letting Sheldon out of his cell soon.
Let's see what he has to say.

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:53:16 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Lou Decruss" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:44:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill



I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread
will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?


LOL.. I'll bet there are more inaccurate posts than factual.

Lou

The only correct one is "just don't - it's a lousy idea".

That's true. But some people like to know "why", and hear examples
and experiences. If I posted a query questioning if making angel food
cake was better made in a greasy plastic bowl or a clean copper bowl
I'd like something other than "copper" as the response. I'm not a
great cook but when someone asks a question that I know something
about I try to help. I don't start my posts out like Jill saying
"I've never done it" lol

But, it's almost 6:00 PM, and the orderlies should be letting Sheldon out of his cell soon.

Time for his walk? I didn't know kennels had orderlies. Hopefully
they've got bags to clean up after him.

Let's see what he has to say.

Who cares.

Lou

"Lou Decruss" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:53:16 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Lou Decruss" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:44:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Absolutely do *not* put cast iron in the dishwasher, although if
you're
going to do it the "dry" cycle would certainly be better than the wash
cycle! Water will ruin whatever seasoning you've managed to create.

Jill



I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread
will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?


LOL.. I'll bet there are more inaccurate posts than factual.

Lou

The only correct one is "just don't - it's a lousy idea".

That's true. But some people like to know "why", and hear examples
and experiences. If I posted a query questioning if making angel food
cake was better made in a greasy plastic bowl or a clean copper bowl
I'd like something other than "copper" as the response. I'm not a
great cook but when someone asks a question that I know something
about I try to help. I don't start my posts out like Jill saying
"I've never done it" lol

This is one of my faults: When I'm cooking furiously, and someone is
helping, I don't explain. When they ask "Why that pan?", I say "I'll tell
you some other time. Just use that pan".



But, it's almost 6:00 PM, and the orderlies should be letting Sheldon out
of his cell soon.

Time for his walk? I didn't know kennels had orderlies. Hopefully
they've got bags to clean up after him.

Let's see what he has to say.

Who cares.

Lou

I don't care, but it could affect how many squares are sold for the pool.

In article ,
says...
I'm starting a pool - I'm taking bets on how many messages this thread will
contain before it's over. It's a dollar a square. You want in?


LOL.. I'll bet there are more inaccurate posts than factual.

Lou



Including yours?

--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

In article . com,
"Terry" wrote:

Would it be bad to put an iron skillet in the dishwasher during the
wash and take it out before the dry cycle?

I know you are supposed to dry these things on the stove.

Don't put it in the dishwasher - you'll destroy the seasoning you work
so diligently to attain. I have two cast iron pieces and I clean them
by scraping any stuck bits with a metal spatula, then scouring with salt
and a paper towel. Works great. Easiest when they're still warm to the
touch.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
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