stupid stir fry! stupid cast iron skillet! stupid oil!

mearlie
mearlie Posts: 224
in Food and Nutrition
NO. Stupid ME!

Veggie mix sticks so I pour about a tablespoon of oil. not enough so pour another tablespoon. AFTER I eat, I log all this into my food diary and good grief! I forgot how high in calories the oil is!

I LOVE my cast iron skillet but dang, I'll be using the orgreenic from now on for veggie stir fry!
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  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    It is all about learning. I eat what I eat, and when I enter it, if it isn't good, I alter how I eat. Either way, it means you are trudging the path in the right direction. Remember, successful people fall often, while failures never fall or fall and walk away.
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    I only use cast iron to cook but I put half a tablespoon of oil on a napkin and rub it all over the pan and then add a bit of water to steam the veggies...

    Do you have a Le Crueset cast iron pan? I love that one so much more than my Lodge one. It's doesn't have teflon but it's enamel coated so it doesn't stick as bad and is easier to wash. They are pricier but I love mine oh so much. I got it for half price at an outlet center cause it has a ding in the paint. LOL
  • NuggetLovesEdie
    NuggetLovesEdie Posts: 477 Member
    Aw! No fun!


    What does this mean:
    " I'll be using the orgreenic from now on for veggie stir fry!"
  • persephone87
    persephone87 Posts: 220 Member
    NO. Stupid ME!

    Veggie mix sticks so I pour about a tablespoon of oil. not enough so pour another tablespoon. AFTER I eat, I log all this into my food diary and good grief! I forgot how high in calories the oil is!

    I LOVE my cast iron skillet but dang, I'll be using the orgreenic from now on for veggie stir fry!

    spray oil! it's the way forward
  • mandyysue
    mandyysue Posts: 16 Member
    Same thing happened to us last night. We made veggie fried rice. I forgot how high oil is too not to mention the RICE itself.
  • rmwinters
    rmwinters Posts: 288 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.
  • mdbs2004
    mdbs2004 Posts: 220 Member
    I have my great grandmother cast iron and I LOVE IT!!!!
  • aallison85
    aallison85 Posts: 97 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.

    This ^^^^^
  • mdbs2004
    mdbs2004 Posts: 220 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.
    I use my cast iron almost every day and always use soap to clean it. Nothing sticks to it. You just cant soak it in soapy water. But I alays wipe it out using a soapy rag.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Meh, IMHO, a non-stick wok works best for this. Just sayin'...
  • 1jeannette9
    1jeannette9 Posts: 42 Member
    I know what you mean about the oil! So what I do is put a little oil and once you see it sticking I add some water instead of MORE oil. Or some broth.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Cast iron really doesn't work if you're trying to eat very little oil. The two things are opposed. Cast iron relies on lots of oil to work properly. You gotta go to non-stick and spray oil.
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    Was this an ad for OrGreenic pans? Seems to be an As Seen on TV product.
  • sissypunks
    sissypunks Posts: 92
    we dont have a problem with anything sticking in ours but they are about 40 years old and were made with smooth bottoms we even burned everything out of them a couple months ago cause they came from an auction am in the process of reseasoning but if u get them hot before u cook works better i do onion and peppers in mine all the time with no oil or anything . I do have a lodge and i HATE it am ready to throw it in the scrap pile everything sticks no matter what will continue to get them from auctions older ones r much better!
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    A properly seasoned cast iron skillet shouldn't have that problem as long as you get it hot enough and maybe give it just a tiny spray of oil. But yeah, I've done that.
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
    well at least it was not a gallon of ice cream right?
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I do have a lodge and i HATE it am ready to throw it in the scrap pile everything sticks no matter what will continue to get them from auctions older ones r much better!

    Huh. I'm happy with my Lodge for most things, but now you have me wondering if an older pan would be even better.
  • Colleen_G
    Colleen_G Posts: 57
    I have my granny's old cast iron and it is AMAZING!
    It HAS to be seasoned properly!
    I NEVER use soapy water on it!
    IF I use any oil, it is some high quality EVOO that I have in my Misto. Just a little pump pump and mist and off I go cooking amazing eats!

    Good luck with your future cooking in it! Maybe research proper seasoning techniques before investing in anything else.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Cast iron pans properly seasoned don't require ANY additional cooking oil, nothing sticks to mine when they are properly pre-heated before adding any ingredients. Wipe clean with a rag, don't let ingredients sit in them to dry and need a scouring... season your pan!
    that said just try to convince the family who insist on greasing any pan including one they plan to cook bacon in...
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    I LOVE my cast iron cookware, including wok. I purposefully want the healthy fat that I add. I don't do "low fat". My stir fries are usually done with coconut oil, and occasionally, olive oil. I fry stuff in the same and sometimes butter. I always stay in my calories and I'm no longer struggling with hunger or over-eating. Fat is NOT bad! If you need more liquid, wine, broth, or water can also be added. MFP defaults are too low in fat and protein, imo. Embrace the healthy fats!
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    the title of your post made me laugh. That's how I sound in the kitchen because I don't like cooking and get frustrated easily doing it lol
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    You can use water instead of oil, when everything starts to stick to your pan.
    Obviously do use a bit of oil to start with, to "oil the pan".
  • dmurphy1975
    dmurphy1975 Posts: 45 Member
    Cast iron pans properly seasoned don't require ANY additional cooking oil, nothing sticks to mine when they are properly pre-heated before adding any ingredients. Wipe clean with a rag, don't let ingredients sit in them to dry and need a scouring... season your pan!
    that said just try to convince the family who insist on greasing any pan including one they plan to cook bacon in...

    I agree with this post. I have a great cast iron wok that weighs about 20 pounds, I get a strength workout while tossing the stir fry around.
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    So the pan is a lodge, 14 inch cast iron skillet. The old fashioned kind. I can get a good seasoning on it but I often ruin it with veggies or doing a gravy for the kids. BC when I use some wine or orange juice the acid just cuts the coating right off. I can't seem to get a really properly seasoned skillet. I've had this one for 10 years? I use it every day for every thing.

    I agree with the dude (sorry forgot your name and can't seem to scroll to find) that posted that you have to use oil. Cast Iron skillets require oil to stay properly seasoned and the oil that is used in said seasoning leaches into the food. You have to count that!

    The reference to orgreenic is not a commercial. I am not a fan of teflon bc I hear it's not healthy so I got a 12 inch orgreenic and it does work better but still requires some oil. I think in reality it's just an aluminum pan coated with enamel but they market it as something remarkable. I don't know for sure though. But I'm definitely not trying to sell orgreenic pans, just planning to use it from now on bc I will definitely use less oil than the cast iron skillet.

    I season my cast iron skillet often. I use a paper towel, rub the whole bottom and sides with coconut oil, turn it upside down and leave it at 350 for an hour. This works but does not stay bc I'm rough on it! The sides have a lovely hard seasoning but I'm too rough on the cooking surface I guess to get a good solid seasoning that can withstand acidic foods.
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    Meh, IMHO, a non-stick wok works best for this. Just sayin'...

    Yes I need to get one of these! I'm "over" the cast iron thing!
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.
    Quote this for truth. Bought my Dutch oven 5 years ago, and seasoned it. I never have to use any kind of oil/fat/lard to cook with it now and cooks food perfectly. Season your cast iron, don't ever wash with soap. Wash with hot water, and then just wipe with a paper towel and re-oil after.
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.
    Quote this for truth. Bought my Dutch oven 5 years ago, and seasoned it. I never have to use any kind of oil/fat/lard to cook with it now and cooks food perfectly. Season your cast iron, don't ever wash with soap. Wash with hot water, and then just wipe with a paper towel and re-oil after.

    I use it everyday for everything. This does NOT work for me. I just need a new pan for stir fry and making gravy
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.
    Quote this for truth. Bought my Dutch oven 5 years ago, and seasoned it. I never have to use any kind of oil/fat/lard to cook with it now and cooks food perfectly. Season your cast iron, don't ever wash with soap. Wash with hot water, and then just wipe with a paper towel and re-oil after.

    I use it everyday for everything. This does NOT work for me. I just need a new pan for stir fry and making gravy

    Kidding about the ad thing. I just had to Google it because I'd never heard of those before. :tongue:

    I think this is probably the way to go though. Different pans for different foods. I love my t-fal non-stick, since I can use a teaspoon or less of oil, but I know some people are concerned about chemicals leeching into food.
  • SarahSmiles2004
    SarahSmiles2004 Posts: 66 Member
    Your cast iron pan should not be doing that if it was properly seasoned. Don't ever use soap on it and make sure it's well oiled after you wash it. You can put shortening on it and place it in the oven to season. Also, if you put in frozen veggies it might of got too much water at once. Good luck.

    Like was said above, NEVER use soap on your skillet - NEVER - just hot water and a good bristled brush. Then oil back up again. You can look up ways to take care of your skillet. Check out the link below for Lodge on how to care for your skillet, seasoned or not their tips work.

    http://www.lodgemfg.com/use-care-seasoned-cast-iron.asp#2
  • LeidaPrimal
    LeidaPrimal Posts: 198 Member
    You should not regret eating a good thing. As long as it was olive or avocado oil, not some crappy canola oil, those 240 calories went to a good use.

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