Summary
A home cook experienced a loud noise while sautéing onions, which was discovered to be a cracked cast-iron skillet. The cook shared the incident online, leading to discussions about the possible reasons for the skillet breaking, including rapid temperature changes known as thermal shock.
Key Facts
- The incident took place while a person was cooking with a cast-iron skillet.
- The skillet cracked with a loud bang, surprising the cook.
- The cook shared their experience in a Reddit post.
- Rapid temperature changes can cause cast iron to crack, a phenomenon known as "thermal shock."
- Proper care of cast-iron involves gradual heating, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and maintaining a protective oil layer.
- The cook speculated that a family member might have caused a small crack by pouring cold water into the hot pan.
- The cook had to quickly move the onions to another pan after the skillet broke.
