Can deglazing a cast iron skillet remove the seasoning?
I would love to combine two of the best things in cooking, deglazing with a fonds or wine and my cast iron skillet, which I have been seasoning for a couple of months now. My concern is that the seasoning might remove the seasoning from the skillet. Could this happen?
Best Answer
If it's properly seasoned, and affixed well to the pan, there shouldn't be any problem.
In fact, it's what I typically use to clean my pans even if I'm not making a sauce.
If you're reducing a sauce that's highly acidic, you might have cause for concern, as you don't want to have acids in the pan for long periods.
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Pretty much any liquid from water to chicken stock to beer can be used to deglaze your cast iron skillet. Keep in mind if you deglaze your cast iron pan with vinegar or wine, it will eat away at the seasoning. You can do this if you reseason your pan regularly.Is it bad to deglaze a cast iron pan?
The rest of us mortals should avoid overly acidic foods in our cast irons. On the same token, it's best not to deglaze a cast iron with vinegar or wine. Not only will the acidity of the liquid potentially react with exposed metal causing damage to the pan, it can impart a metallic taste to the food.Can you remove seasoning from cast iron?
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