Tag: Cast iron skillet

According to a study in the *Journal of the American Dietetic Association*, cooking in a cast iron skillet can significantly increase the iron content of your food, with some dishes absorbing up to 5mg more per serving. This is just one of many compelling benefits of eating from a cast iron skillet.

According to food scientists, the Maillard reaction is a chemical process that creates rich, savory flavors and a deep brown crust on heated food. This is the primary benefit of a smash burger, where pressing the meat onto a scorching hot griddle maximizes surface area for this flavor-building reaction.

Traditionally, deep Southern cornbread is unsweetened, prioritizing a savory flavor profile over sweetness. The iconic debate over whether to add sugar to cornbread largely stems from regional culinary differences and shifts in cornmeal production, with a significant impact on the final nutrition of the dish.