Misconceptions About Cooking | Mental Floss

Does searing a steak really lock in its juices? Will cast-iron pan be unusable if you wash it with dish soap? And what pasta water practices do you actually need to follow?

In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd breaks down some myths about cooking, from the terrifying ordeal of cleaning a cast iron skillet to whether or not microwaves are as harmful as people say. Preheat the oven, grab your mixing bowl, and subscribe to Mental Floss on YouTube for new videos every week.

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