re: Just asked Google how long I should cook raw green beans on the stove...

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I'd like more info on this.

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Mine looks a bit more like this and tho it was closer to a foot long when newer mine is worn down closer to where the metal band is in this picture




I grab tightly below the wire wrap area to get better traction and torque when using. Most often I use hard pressure in a circular motion for the best results.

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I use coarse salt and a paper towel to scrub it out a bit

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I suffer the Scottish disease so salt in my diet is extremely rationed. Never scrubbed with salt on skillet tho I do use salt and ice (mixed) to clean the inside of a glass coffee pot.

I also do not use water is possible as the the heat and oil seasoning can be lost and I would have to season it all over again.