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We tried two lighter cast-iron pans to see if they get the job
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So I did the unthinkable and threw my cast iron pan into the fire for about 15 minutes. Have I ruined it? I've heard of a pink hue being permanent if you
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So I did the unthinkable and threw my cast iron pan into the fire for about 15 minutes. Have I ruined it? I've heard of a pink hue being permanent if you