Why does my cast iron make my food taste like iron?
                                
                                
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                                According to a test by America's Test Kitchen, unseasoned cast iron released nearly 10 times more iron into acidic tomato sauce than a properly seasoned pan. So, why does my cast iron make my food taste like iron, and what steps can you take to eliminate this metallic flavor permanently?