Acidic foods
There seem to be mixed feelings on this one. Some people list acidic foods amongst the top cast-iron cooking mistakes. Foods like tomatoes or lemons could react with the metal, they say, causing it to leach into the
food. It’s safe to eat, but it may have a metallic taste. Others say they can’t taste a difference but avoid acidic foods because they break down the pan’s seasoning. If acidic foods discolor your pan a bit, a baking soda scrub will take care of it.
One thing to note: This list is for traditional cast-iron pans. If you have an enamel-coated cast-iron pan, you don’t need to adhere to this list—you can just get cooking!
