Haven’t had any issues, done this process for years.
Can always use a cheap cast iron if it’s a concern.
ETA: also not much of an issue if you already have a good seasoning layer on the pan. The water shouldn’t have made any real contact with the iron if that’s the case.
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Haven’t had any issues, done this process for years.
Can always use a cheap cast iron if it’s a concern.
ETA: also not much of an issue if you already have a good seasoning layer on the pan. The water shouldn’t have made any real contact with the iron if that’s the case.