If you’re trying to cure a new cast-iron skillet, cooking dishes with a lot of fat is a great way to get that cure started. The black color and the slicker surface, the “seasoning” is a mix of oil and carbon. Cooking hamburgers or meatballs is a great way to get that started.
I wrote an article for Gapers Block about cooking Spaghetti and Meatballs and wanted to share an image of my mother’s fantastic cast-iron skillet and a dinner I got to make for her in it recently.
