Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Make sure the pan is hot before adding the pancakes. I use Spectrum canola oil (natural pam) spray between almost every set. I do the same thing for eggs french toast. I seldom have a problem. Butter will burn off. Good luck. Lara <> >Barb [FirstYrs08] >7/6/2008 4:46:26 AM > >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? > >We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that >don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a >way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't >stick??? > >THanks, > >Barb > > > >Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar >"Let food be your medicine" Hippocrates >MARKETPLACE > > >Blockbuster is giving away a FREE trial of - Blockbuster Total Access. > >Change settings via the Web ( ID required) >Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to >Traditional >Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Un Recent Activity > >=== message truncated === http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I have a cast iron pan that my mom always used for pancakes. If it's properly seasoned, you don't have to soak it or put it in the dishwasher. I have a scrub brush I use for cast iron. It's not terribly abrasive, but I don't use a sponge or dish cloth on cast iron, I just scrub it off, reseason lightly and put it away. Occasionally I will use a little soap, but you really don't need too much. You could soak the pan, but then you'd have to reseason like you would a new pan. There are plenty of directions for seasoning cast iron out on the 'net. You do have to take a bit more care with them, but if they are seasoned properly, they are pretty trouble free. The trick with them is to not over heat the pan, a slow, gentle heating up is crucial, and then you can cook your pancakes on pretty low heat. I always toss the first pancake anyway, it's usually a "test" subject, lol. cyndi In a message dated 7/6/2008 9:14:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, larabrown writes: The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat very handy. I even spray the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron is great but has drawbacks. You can't use soap on it, put it in the dw, or soak it. It's a problem for us.Lara<> >Sluggy [arcure (AT) ptdprolog (DOT) net]>7/6/2008 11:51:47 AM> >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon???>>We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that>don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a>way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't>stick???>>THanks,>>Barb>**************>My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or >griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty.>If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd suggest >using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure of the >oil into something nasty.>>HTH,>sluggy>>> >Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't stick??? THanks, Barb ************** My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty. If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd suggest using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure of the oil into something nasty. HTH, sluggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat very handy. I even spray the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron is great but has drawbacks. You can't use soap on it, put it in the dw, or soak it. It's a problem for us. Lara <> >Sluggy [arcure] >7/6/2008 11:51:47 AM > >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? > >We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that >don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a >way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't >stick??? > >THanks, > >Barb >************** >My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or >griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty. >If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd suggest >using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure of the >oil into something nasty. > >HTH, >sluggy > > > >Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar >"Let food be your medicine" Hippocrates >MARKETPLACE > > >Attention, users! Sign up now for a one-month free trial from >Blockbuster. Limited time offer. > >Change settings via the Web ( ID required) >Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to >Traditional >Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Un Recent Activity > 3New Members > >=== message truncated === http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Oh, I do use water and the brush, just not soap. Sorry for the confusion! Cyndi In a message dated 7/6/2008 10:30:08 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, FirstYrs08 writes: Do I need to worry about the cleanliness of a cast iron pan? Without washing, how do you stop bacteria from growing?I've been using the store brand Canola oil for years - that is - until I read about genetically modified foods! Now I need to make the switch to organic. I use Spectrum coconut oil as a body/face lotion but haven't tried it in food yet. My husband is pretty sensitive to the taste (it took years to switch him to canola oil & he hates olive oil) so is it a mild flavor? I use it as lip gloss too and it doesn't seem bad so I imagine its pretty good. Is Spectrum one of the better organic brands for that sort of thing?Thanks,Barb , "Lara Brown" <larabrown wrote:>> The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat & very handy. I> even spray the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron> is great but has drawbacks Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Do I need to worry about the cleanliness of a cast iron pan? Without washing, how do you stop bacteria from growing? I've been using the store brand Canola oil for years - that is - until I read about genetically modified foods! Now I need to make the switch to organic. I use Spectrum coconut oil as a body/face lotion but haven't tried it in food yet. My husband is pretty sensitive to the taste (it took years to switch him to canola oil & he hates olive oil) so is it a mild flavor? I use it as lip gloss too and it doesn't seem bad so I imagine its pretty good. Is Spectrum one of the better organic brands for that sort of thing? Thanks, Barb , " Lara Brown " <larabrown wrote: > > The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat & very handy. I > even spray the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron > is great but has drawbacks. You can't use soap on it, put it in the dw, > or soak it. It's a problem for us. > > Lara > <> > >Sluggy [arcure] > >7/6/2008 11:51:47 AM > > > >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? > > > >We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that > >don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a > >way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't > >stick??? > > > >THanks, > > > >Barb > >************** > >My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or > >griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty. > >If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd > suggest > >using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure > of the > >oil into something nasty. > > > >HTH, > >sluggy > > > > > > > >Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic > >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | > Calendar > > " Let food be your medicine " Hippocrates > >MARKETPLACE > > > > > >Attention, users! Sign up now for a one-month free trial > from > >Blockbuster. Limited time offer. > > > >Change settings via the Web ( ID required) > >Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch > format to > >Traditional > >Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Un Recent > Activity > > 3New Members > > > >=== message truncated === > > > <br><br><a href= " http://toolbar.Care2.com " >http://toolbar.Care2.com</a> Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).<br></br><a href= " http://www.Care2.com " >http://www.Care2.com</a> Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Lara, I don't know why you are responding to my post. It wasn't directed at you....it was in response to Barb. I have no beef with what you use or your oil choice & my post was in no way directed at your response. I was just offering another option on what she could use. But since you brought it up, why is cast iron a problem for you? Is the fact you can't use water or soap on it a problem or what? CI doesn't need to be cleaned in the conventional way. For heaven's sake, don't soak it! You just wipe it down good after use. That's the way generations of cooks have done it....that's the way my mother, grandmother, and ancestors before them did it. We didn't die from anything on the pan. When you heat the pan up to use it, it kills any bacteria there might be on it. The only drawback I have with it is that it's too heavy to use to beat my kids! I can't run fast enough to catch them lugging a cast iron pan....<joking> sluggy - Lara Brown Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:13 PM Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat very handy. I even spray the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron is great but has drawbacks. You can't use soap on it, put it in the dw, or soak it. It's a problem for us.Lara<> >Sluggy [arcure (AT) ptdprolog (DOT) net]>7/6/2008 11:51:47 AM> >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon???>>We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that>don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a>way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't>stick???>>THanks,>>Barb>**************>My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or >griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty.>If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd suggest >using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure of the >oil into something nasty.>>HTH,>sluggy>>> >Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar >"Let food be your medicine" Hippocrates >MARKETPLACE>>>Attention, users! Sign up now for a one-month free trial from>Blockbuster. Limited time offer. > >Change settings via the Web ( ID required) >Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to>Traditional >Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Un Recent Activity> 3New Members>>=== message truncated === http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 " Do I need to worry about the cleanliness of a cast iron pan? Without washing, how do you stop bacteria from growing?....... " Thanks, Barb *************** Heat kills.....so by the act of using your cast iron pan, you kill bateria. And some exposure to bacteria is good, afterall, for your healthy immune system. The best CI pan is one that is well-seasoned & used frequently. sluggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cyndi In a message dated 7/6/2008 11:03:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, arcure writes: The only drawback I have with it is that it's too heavy to use to beat my kids! I can't run fast enough to catch them lugging a cast iron pan....<joking> sluggy Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey Sluggy, I think cast iron is great as I said coconut oil too. Don't take it personally. I was just spreading some info. I've found a lot of people don't know about the heat points of oils where they start to release free radicals. That was a good point you made. A lot don't know the proper care of CI either. My problems with it are my husband cooks stuff to death leaves me nasty burnt on pans. I'm vegetarian he isn't so I really don't like dealing with it. He ruined 1 of my CI pans (left it out in the rain after using it on the grill). It provides iron which is great esp. if you're veg. But it's a pain sometimes retains some of the past flavors of cooking due to cleaning limitations. In answer to another post I do think Spectrum is a good brand. They have a lot of good info on their bottles website about oil uses. My husband I used to represent Spectrum years ago. I'd recommend educating yourself on this if you aren't already. Lara <> >Sluggy [arcure] >7/7/2008 1:53:27 AM > >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? > >Lara, >I don't know why you are responding to my post. It wasn't directed at you....it >was in response to Barb. I have no beef with what you use or your oil choice >my post was in no way directed at your response. I was just offering another >option on what she could use. > >But since you brought it up, why is cast iron a problem for you? Is the fact >you can't use water or soap on it a problem or what? > >CI doesn't need to be cleaned in the conventional way. For heaven's sake, don't >soak it! You just wipe it down good after use. That's the way generations of >cooks have done it....that's the way my mother, grandmother, and ancestors >before them did it. >We didn't die from anything on the pan. When you heat the pan up to use it, it >kills any bacteria there might be on it. > >The only drawback I have with it is that it's too heavy to use to beat my kids! > I can't run fast enough to catch them lugging a cast iron pan....<joking> > >sluggy > > > > >- >Lara Brown > >Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:13 PM >Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? > > >The Spectrum Canola spray oil I use is for high heat very handy. I even spray >the bird feeder pole with it to stop the squirrels. Cast iron is great but has >drawbacks. You can't use soap on it, put it in the dw, or soak it. It's a >problem for us. > >Lara ><> >>Sluggy [arcure] >>7/6/2008 11:51:47 AM >> >>Re: [RFSL] Making pancakes without teflon??? >> >>We got rid of the teflon but now having trouble making pancakes that >>don't stick to the pan (we switched to stainless steel). Is there a >>way to make pancakes with the stainless steel pans where they don't >>stick??? >> >>THanks, >> >>Barb >>************** >>My first choice would be to get a well seasoned cast iron pan or >>griddle(flat, not ridged), and use that for pancake duty. >>If you must use the stainless, you'll need some lubrication. I'd suggest >>using coconut oil....the heating won't change the molecular structure of the >>oil into something nasty. >> >>HTH, >>sluggy >> >> >> >>Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >>Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar >>"Let food be your medicine" Hippocrates >>MARKETPLACE >> >> >>Attention, users! Sign up now for a one-month free trial from >>Blockbuster. Limited time offer. >> >>Change settings via the Web ( ID required) >>Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to >>Traditional >>Visit Your Group | Terms of Use | Un Recent Activity >> 3New Members >> >>=== message truncated === > >http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free). > >http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! > >Messages in this topic (8) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | > >=== message truncated === http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks Lara! To all - I've been using the cast iron pan for two days now and LOVE it! Thanks again, Barb , " Lara Brown " <larabrown wrote: > > > In answer to another post I do think Spectrum is a good brand. They have > a lot of good info on their bottles & website about oil uses. My husband > & I used to represent Spectrum years ago. I'd recommend educating > yourself on this if you aren't already. > > Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 That's great! I love cast iron too. :-)cyndi In a message dated 7/8/2008 6:14:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, FirstYrs08 writes: Thanks Lara!To all - I've been using the cast iron pan for two days now and LOVE it! Thanks again,Barb Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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