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Can you cook eggs in a cast iron skillet?

Yes, you can cook eggs in a cast iron skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is non-stick, so cooking eggs is easy because they won’t stick to the pan.

Before you cook eggs on your cast iron skillet, you can make the process easier on yourself by preheating the skillet on medium-low heat for a few minutes. Once the pan is hot, add your oil or fat and wait for it to melt and shimmer.

After adding your oil or fat, add the eggs to the pan and immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Cast iron is a poor conductor of heat, so your pan will remain very hot despite the reduced heat. Once the egg whites firm up, you can remove your skillet from the heat and enjoy.

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Seasoning is key

You can cook the most delicious eggs on cast iron, but if your pan isn’t properly seasoned, your eggs will stick to the bottom of the pan. You can prevent this from happening by ensuring you know how to season your cast iron skillet.

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