I just bought my first cast iron skillet

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Another way to "clean" it without removing your hard-earned seasoning, use kosher salt & a kitchen towel or that fancy thing you bought to wipe it down.

That polycarbonate scraper is money so far. I haven't been adventurous enough to start cooking chicken, steaks, frittatas, etc. on it yet. I think I'll do that once I get the seasoning right where I want it to. For now It's mostly for bacon and eggs which is a staple in the night household. I did do some country potatoes and onions the other day and it turned out amazing.