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Cast iron seasoning
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** I have not tried this.
But this seems to be the most definitive (and extreme!) slants on the subject:
http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-technique-for-seasoning-cast-iron/
NOLA -
There are a few really good YouTube videos on seasoning.
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1 use vegetable oil or shortening
2 steel wool won't hurt the surface. I wouldn't use it after you get them seasoned. It will take off the seasoning.
3 season both sides at once. You should wipe it with a thin coat of oil on all sides. It won't pool if you just coat the surface. You don't need a ton of oil. 4 after cooking wash with water only and a scrub brush. Pour veg oil in the pan and heat the pan for a minute or two. Wipe with a paper towel and put away when it cools off.Mark Annville, PA -
^ I agree with that. I use shortening. Seems to not get as sticky as oil. When seasoning (which the egg is best to use so it doesn't stink up the house) I put the cast iron in for 10 minutes to heat up then I spread shortening on the top side and wipe it up and use that paper towel to spread a super thin layer on the bottom side. Then I put it upside down in the egg for 30 or 45 minutes and repeat a few more coats.Dunedin, FL
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Thanks, very helpful. It's time to get these things proper.....It's an obsession, but it's pleasin'
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Multiple coats really make a huge difference. 3 seems about right to me.
Santa Paula, CA -
Thanks @tksmoke & @yzzi - I hadn't really considered multiple coats, but will give it a whirl. About cleaning after seasoning and use-I have a basic stiff bristle burgs I use regularly, but of course with no soap. What's going to remove the seasoning - soap or a hard brushing (like sanding)?It's an obsession, but it's pleasin'
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You can put the cast iron in the egg at a high heat and it will burn off the old seasoning.Mark Annville, PA
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cortguitarman said:You can put the cast iron in the egg at a high heat and it will burn off the old seasoning.Re-seasoned it with shortening and I am still using it today.-Jody Newell (LBGE & a 36" Blackstone griddle).
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thoughts on how to handle a brand new reversable flat/raised griddle? They always say it's pre-seasoned, but it's kinda stick on one spot and needs to be seasoned properly, that is clear.It's an obsession, but it's pleasin'
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Careful with the high heat thing. It can crack CI. Don't ask me how I know.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Using soap and water will not wash the seasoning off of cast iron. Several seasonings is the way to go for sure. Using high temperatures will burn off old crud and may very well crack the cast Iron.
Gator Man
I'm from North Carolina summer and Okeechobee Florida winter.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
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I don't use soap, but I will scrub the heck out of it sometimes, or use a wooden spatula and scrape it down.Dunedin, FL
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When I was a kid, my dad threw our skillet in the wood stove to burn off the crud. It came out better than new. I was amazed. My step-mother on the other hand was irate. She worked hard to get it seasoned. So that makes me wonder, why would you want to clean and season or basically start over?Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter,
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming -
A before, during, and after restoration of a nasty, carbonized, rusty, gunked up #16 Griswold.
Order top left to right, top to bottom.
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
Brandon what did you clean it with? Back in my Griswold collecting days I soaked them in a large tub of water & draino (lie) and after several days it would just fall off. Then I would wire wheel the rust off and coat with mineral oil. No need to season as they were collectors pieces and just sat around and collected dust or I sold them in the Antique mall we had a booth in. At one time I had about 500 pieces of Griswold.
You coming to the GA Fest this year?
Jupiter Jim
I'm from North Carolina summer and Okeechobee Florida winter.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
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Jim,
I do the same, lye bath, barkeeper's friend for the flash rust post bath, then season.
500 pieces, that is cool! I knew you guys liked antiques, but for some reason, thought it was bigger things like furniture. Please tell me you kept a couple of pieces stashed in the RV for the eggs. All of mine have been used in the eggs. I seek out the crusty ones at the antique shops and flea markets, etc. If it is clean, somebody usually knows what they have, and I have yet to pay retail for any piece. I consider them useable collectibles, or at least I tell myself that before buying triples of #3s or #8s. lol
What is/was your favorite piece? Mine has to be the one pictured, or my high base Griswold WI. I have a ghostmarked #12 bailed griddle for my small egg that holds a special place in my heart as well. My unicorn is a heart and star high base waffle iron. lol
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make this year's GME. 2015 is in very early planning though. Really enjoyed spending time with you and Kay, and look forward to hanging out with you guys in the near future.
BrandonQuad Cities
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buzd504 said:** I have not tried this.
But this seems to be the most definitive (and extreme!) slants on the subject:
http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-technique-for-seasoning-cast-iron/ -
Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I used vegetable shortening and the cooking surfaces turned out great. I might try one or two more coats as I stopped at two due to setting off our smoke alarms. That was getting annoying as hell. But on a couple edges or the handle I can definitely see where I left the fat a little too thick or missed a dollop, as there's a noticeable raised edge that's slightly sticky. So the lesson is make sure it's VERY thin.It's an obsession, but it's pleasin'
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This is how I season all of my cast iron. This guy is a professional chef with a passion for all cast iron. I think he has close to 100 pieces. This method is spot on and works great! I can literally fry an egg in my cast iron without any of it sticking.
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Use your egg to season! My wife makes me do all seasoning on the egg to keep the house from smelling. Yes, thin layers are key.Dragonwmatches said:Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I used vegetable shortening and the cooking surfaces turned out great. I might try one or two more coats as I stopped at two due to setting off our smoke alarms. That was getting annoying as hell. But on a couple edges or the handle I can definitely see where I left the fat a little too thick or missed a dollop, as there's a noticeable raised edge that's slightly sticky. So the lesson is make sure it's VERY thin.
Dunedin, FL
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