{"id":62628,"date":"2025-06-04T07:47:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=62628"},"modified":"2025-06-04T07:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:47:19","slug":"what-not-to-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=62628","title":{"rendered":"What Not to Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-123-853x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-123-853x1024.png 853w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-123-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-123-768x922.png 768w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-123.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a huge fan of cooking with cast iron\u2014it\u2019s my go-to for everything from searing a perfect steak to baking golden cornbread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something about its even heat and rustic appeal that makes every dish feel special. With proper care, cast iron is incredibly tough and can last for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>That said, I\u2019ve learned it\u2019s not always the best choice for every ingredient.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-qbwibhia54.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_2192.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223642\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One memorable lesson was when I made shakshuka\u2014turns out the acidic tomatoes stripped the pan\u2019s seasoning and left a metallic aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hadn\u2019t realized that ingredients like&nbsp;<strong>tomatoes, vinegar, and citrus<\/strong>&nbsp;can be too harsh on cast iron, especially during longer cooking times. Now, I only use them in cast iron for quick dishes, if at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve also had issues with strong-smelling foods like fish and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after scrubbing and baking the skillet at 400\u00b0F, the smell can linger\u2014and no one wants fish-scented pancakes. For anything with a strong odor, I switch to stainless steel or non-stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then there are eggs. They might seem simple, but they love to cling to cast iron, even a well-seasoned one. Cleanup can be a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-qbwibhia54.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_2193.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223643\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, I keep a non-stick pan on hand just for my morning eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing when to use a different pan has made cooking easier and helps preserve the cast iron for the meals it\u2019s best at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=62625\">ALSO READ&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a huge fan of cooking with cast iron\u2014it\u2019s my go-to for everything from searing a perfect steak to baking golden cornbread. 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