Cast-iron cooking directive Crossword Clue

 The cast-iron cooking directive crossword clue answer is Season. This is a 7-letter word that can be used to answer the clue. The clue is suggesting that the answer is a verb that means to prepare a cast-iron pan for cooking by coating it with oil or fat. The other possible answers to the clue are:

Preheat

Season

Sear

Saute

Simmer

However, "season" is the most likely answer, as it is the most common verb used to describe the process of preparing a cast-iron pan for cooking.

Here are some examples of how the clue "Cast-iron cooking directive" could be used in a crossword puzzle:

Across: A verb that means to prepare a cast-iron pan for cooking.

Down: To coat a cast-iron pan with oil or fat.

Across: To cook food in a pan over low heat.

Down: To cook food in a pan over high heat.

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