Cast Iron in the Dishwasher? INCONCEIVABLE!

What happens when you run a cast iron skillet through the dishwasher? I'm going to find out. In this video, I make some eggs in a vintage unmarked Lodge 3-notch #5 pan (with only so-so seasoning - it's a user, not a showpiece), then run it through the dishwasher. Will I still be able to cook eggs in it, or have I ruined it forever? Watch and find out...

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