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Can You Really Use Soap On Cast Iron?

No doubt many grandmothers will want to scold us, but the truth is, soap isn't going to destroy your cast iron pans.
After preparing a big family meal, we like to kick our feet up and relax for a few hours. But the dirty dishes beckon. Stacking them in a sink full of warm, soapy water seems the easiest solution.