Can You Use Soap On Cast Iron—Or Will It Ruin It?

Can You Use Soap On Cast Iron—Or Will It Ruin It?

No doubt many grandmothers will want to scold us, but the truth is, soap isn't going to destroy your cast iron pans.For many Southern cooks, the greatest inheritance from a grandmother or beloved aunt is a well-seasoned cast iron pan collection. Well-aged cast iron pans are truly a treasure. The nonstick surface that develops over years of use is invaluable, and not easy to reproduce.Older dish soaps were made with lye, which would strip seasoni…