What's the best oil for seasoning cast iron? Easy and Affordable!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- There are lots of oil options for seasoning cast iron and everyone has an opinion!
One of the most commonly used items is Crisco vegetable shortening but when we stopped using vegetable oil the Crisco had to go.
Flax seed oil is popular but very expensive and it leaves behind a strong flavor.
Bacon grease works as long as you cook with your cast iron often (otherwise animal fats can go rancid).
But my preferences are either 1) refined coconut oil or 2) lard as long as my pans get used often (and they do!)
To prevent "sticky" cast iron, make sure your oil is heated to smoking so it can really bond with the metal. A sticky surface means the oil has been applied when the pan was too cold.
Care for your cast iron and it will last a lifetime!
I have 2 chrome plated Griswold pans that I inherited from one of my aunts. One thing that I NEVER do, except on brand new piece, is put harsh detergents on it. If something is stuck put water in and let it soak. A nylon scrubbing pad, rinse with hot water and dry. I love cast iron.
Great video. Quik tip for those starting with a new piece of lodge cast iron. Sand it! I struggled with one of mine for a while trying to build the seasoning and in a fit of frustration, I took it out to the garage and sanded it smooth. Not a crazy mirror finish but got rid of the factory seasoning. Then I followed steps you find here. 4 trips through the oven and it was ready for bacon and eggs. I've done this with every piece of preseason lodge since and they cook like they're 20yrs old.
Great tip Wesley. Lodge sure isn't smooth straight out of the gate. My Smithey collection is but they are so expensive.
Thanks for the tip. Could you briefly explain what type of paper and technique please?
Completely unnecessary. You can cook eggs on a brand new Lodge without them sticking and without additional seasoning. A little bit of your favorite fat in the pan is all you need. Anyone who says otherwise is someone who doesn't know how to cook an egg. Once you've added a few coats of seasoning, even a mediocre cook can cook virtually anything in it without issue. Everyone acts like the texture on the bottom of Lodge skillets is a big deal. It's not. Sanding it smooth is a placebo affect.
@SetAside777 I used 120 or 240 grit because that's what I have around most of the time. I put it on my palm sander and sanded until I was happy with the surface. I've seen others go through a long process, but I was happy after 10-15 min. Wiped it down really well and I think I used avocado oil for my seasoning base.
This was very helpful. I am trying to season my Blackstone. I just had it sandblasted so now it’s time to get ready to cook. Thank you.
It should work fine on your Blackstone! Good luck!
I’ve been using avocado oil. I never thought to use lard or coconut oil! Thanks for the tip.
Good advice Rachel and at a good time! Mine need to be re-seasoned again…
Stay well!
I have been useing Grapeseed oil and it works wonderfully. It with stands high heat and seasons great. By the way your skillet looks great.
Thanks very much!
Greetings from San Diego, California! You've never mentioned avocado oil. I've been watching these videos of best oil to season, and avocado oil seem to be really good to use.
You can use avocado. I didn't mention it because it's expensive and if I'm going to buy something that costs that much I won't be using it to season cast iron with. I just think there are more affordable choices that work just as well.
Thank you so much for your great advice!😁
I have several cast irons and I’m grateful for you sharing your traditions with us ☺️🙏 thank you for explaining the differences. Do you have any suggestions on cleaning and storing them ?
Believe it or not, I actually hand wash mine with actual dish soap which most people would faint over. I do wipe them out with a paper towel if there's nothing stuck and the grease doesn't have a strong flavor (like fish). Otherwise I hand wash, put it right on the stove and heat it to dry it out and wipe it with some coconut oil until it smokes. Turn it off, cool it down and put it away. I use a rack from Amazon that holds all my pans on their own little shelf. :)
Good advice. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this I love my cast iron skillets.
I just use motor oil. Works great.
Thank you. I used flaxseed oil because that is what was recommended on my fire pit cast iron griddle. And...with a little experience with thr flaxseed. I'm not a fan. I'll probably be switching to the refined coconut oil.
I'm glad this was helpful!
Remember, substituting, coconut oil, or for vegetable oil if you do, the research is no different
Which research are you referring to and who funded it?
Where did you find that gallon container of coconut oil? I looked in my area and can’t find anything similar. If you ordered it online, is there a link or company name you can provide? Love your videos! Thanks.
You definitely won't find that in regular grocery stores. It's hard to even find unrefined coconut oil at all, let alone a gallon bucket! Here's the link: www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Sustainably-Coconuts-1-gallon/dp/B01766NTU8?pd_rd_w=xn8PM&content-id=amzn1.sym.80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_p=80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_r=ZJ7XZ30S7PSCBSF9QY3Q&pd_rd_wg=dwFTm&pd_rd_r=200bae64-1272-4179-b857-5b060114c301&pd_rd_i=B01766NTU8&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_11_t
@@FeastandFarmCooks … thank you!
Good advice
Will you show some pumpkin recipes or a pumpkin drink? Do you do drink coffee?
Well food sites are a bit like department stores in that they have seasonality. Pumpkin's popularity runs from about mid September to the end of October then it's over until next year. So maybe then we'll do some. There are a few on the channel you can check out now though. And as for coffee, that's a no. 😂 I don't do caffeine, but I also hate coffee so that's out. I'm no help today!
@@FeastandFarmCooks okay thank you! Lol it's okay.
Interesting. I have a collection. Lodge mostly and one butterpat. My favorite though is the black lock by lodge. Been using olive oil to season ? Bad ? Seems to work.
I don't know that it's necessarily bad Russ. As long as you get it up to smoke point and it's not leaving a strong after taste on your tools, I think it's okay.
@@FeastandFarmCooks great we cook almost exclusively on cast iron after a little getting used to it. Brush it out with a little soap and water right after cooking and occasionally I'll season it
Could I use my Nuwave oven to heat and season it instead of a regular oven? I don't use a regular oven anymore, and don't want to waste the electricity it takes to run one. THanks.
I'm actually not familiar with a Nuwave, but as long as you get it good and hot is all that matters!
@@FeastandFarmCooks Haha! Well, it is a dome shaped oven that uses 3 types of heating- infrared, convection, and conduction. It's very efficient energy, and I have a small kitchen so it is a Godsend. I'll never use a regular oven again! Anyways, I'll try it and see! And thanks for explaining why they get sticky, I always wondered about that! Have a good day.
Why did you put the tablecloths on the window.
Ah you know...they were on sale.
I have 2 chrome plated Griswold pans that I inherited from one of my aunts. One thing that I NEVER do, except on brand new piece, is put harsh detergents on it. If something is stuck put water in and let it soak. A nylon scrubbing pad, rinse with hot water and dry. I love cast iron.
People have lots of ways with theirs and are very passionate about it. I do scrub mine and they're doing. Edited to add I'd rather scrub mine briefly with something mild (we don't use Dawn or any such soaps) than leave it soaking in water. All different approaches!