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Somehow, is this an American only activity? I never see or read such considerations this side of the pond. Cast iron pans are used, of somewhat niche, but with
by rich_sasha 4y ago
Somehow, is this an American only activity? I never see or read such considerations this side of the pond.
Cast iron pans are used, of somewhat niche, but without pomp. You put some oil on them, then you wash them and use again.
- yourapostasy 4y ago> Somehow, is this an American only activity? Perhaps for cast iron cookware, but this mania for detail isn't unusual, nor is it mainstream in the US. When reading HN we are simply more exposed to a population that self-selects for paying attention to detail in everything as it isn't a trait that is turned on at 9 and off at 5. Think of it as the American equivalent to the subset of Japanese who really get into selvedge jeans. Or the subset of British who really get into high tea. Or Estonians who really get into saunas. I just take it as a signal of what a wonderful, fractally rich, diverse world we are truly blessed to share with each other.
- rich_sasha 4y agoI'm no stranger to food nerdery, arguably a food nerd myself, but this particular flavour seems to come from the US only. Googling "how to season cast iron frying pan" seems to link to US website regardless.