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>Once you get that base coat really solidly on, you shouldn't ever have to hit your skillet with anything harsher than water and a rubber spatula.

Rubber spatulas aren't recommended for cast iron. You're much better off with a metal spatula as long as it has a straight edge.

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Wow, really? What's the reasoning? (Also, technically I guess I use a silicone spatula.)

One of the things I like about cast iron is that you can use metal utensils that you can be sure aren't melting (which I realize would also not be a problem with silicone).

Not necessarily a sound rational basis for it, but it's at least less gross in my head, which is enough reason.

With a metal spatula, you're machining the pan smooth over the course of decades, and also constantly scraping off any good bits that are getting stuck.

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