A Total Idiot's Guide to Seasoning a Pan | The Totally Honest Cooking Show: Episode 37

[@monkeyman522]

I've got the same matfer pan. A great way to strip the seasoning is to fill it up with cleaning vinegar overnight. Just a little scrubbing and it all comes off easily.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Thanks! That'll help for next time!

[@miso.1993]

"Cuttin up in the Kitchen" series is a good idea lmao. i do not cook but i CAN take bits of info back to the people who do.

[@ashwadhwani]

Great. Now people can tell by one look at my pan that I am a total idiot

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Finally, validation for what I've set out to do here.

[@johnridgeway6718]

You're doing OK. That pan is look'n good.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Thanks!

[@DanGriffin10]

I'm new to carbon steel and trying to master the seasoning game. After reseasoning, did you have any issues with the coating? It looks like you were applying quite a bit more oil than I have seen in other videos.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

It seems fine. What I'm getting used to is the lower flame usage on carbon steel.

[@andregreen8040]

Use wax and grease remover solvent from your hardware store. Non toxic and non abrasive as well as non corrosive. Then wash in hot water with dishwashing liquid.

[@johnhoward3271]

You're the only Person I have seen that oils a pan the same way I do ( except that I use Scott shop towels ) ! After I use a pan ( and after I clean it ) I use one dab of grape seed oil , then let it smoke & store it in the oven .

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

It's easier to get on a tiny amount this way. People who use the "pour on" method make it too easy to add excess oil.

[@johnhoward3271]

@@totallyhonestcookingshow People might think this doesn't work, but , as the old saying goes ... don't knock it till You try it .

[@stanthechanman]

The coating on the handle is not wax and you didn't need to remove it. It's normally meant to be left on to prevent the handle from rusting. You could have just seasoned the circle part and left the handle with the factory coating.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Thank you. That's good to know, and this comment section is a great resource for future idiots.

[@cynthiawesley2318]

I luv these videos. Please please PLEEEZEEEE MORE.🤗🤗🤗

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Thank you!

[@cynthiawesley2318]

@@totallyhonestcookingshow Noooooo, THANK YOU!!!

[@Tyler-Hagan-Racing]

Dig it, more videos like this are a good idea.

[@HappyCamper2025]

How do you get your stove top so clean?

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Honestly, I need to clean it again. Everything is fine except for around the burners. Oven cleaner in large amounts helped me get rid of a lot of it. You may need gloves as it has lye in it. With that said, these cheap apartment ovens are enameled. It's hard to get it as messed up (around the burners) as I have. Before shooting, sometimes I bleach clean everything, too. (Then I rinse with water.)

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Also, dawn dish soap and a gentle scrubber.

[@andregreen8040]

Maybe clean it after each time you’ve finished cooking. Der !

[@Assimilator702]

Pumice stones work great along with any cleaner if your choice. Maintain with Magic Erasers.

[@andregreen8040]

You should be watching “how to” videos, NOT making them.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

😂 Thanks!

[@andregreen8040]

@@totallyhonestcookingshow You’re welcome So many people find it so hard to remove the wax with just hot water and detergent. I can’t understand why you never see anyone recommending Wax and Grease Remover as an option. It’s in the name of the product, for God’s sake. It’s commonly used in panel repair shops to wash down car panels prior to panting. That’s how I know about it. Gets the panel chemically clean. Google wax and grease remover. I used it on my Matfer and 2 deBuyers before seasoning. Literally only takes a few minutes, if that.

[@millinag3817]

Already did this, first cooking, sesonning getting of with the meal sticking in it...

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

One thing that may work is making sure that you've wiped off as much oil as possible before putting it in the oven and after taking it out in between seasoning sessions. I may do another seasoning video at some point just because this one was SO ridiculous in terms of how many "whoopsie-doodles" I had.

[@millinag3817]

Get another try today. I can't wipe more oil than that I actually do ! It's nearlly dry. Maybe not enought time. @@totallyhonestcookingshow

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Firstly its being over cleansd. Much to much. What material is it made of makes a difference. Just put a light coat of oil, its not a big deal just heat it up before you cook in it. Simple no big deal.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Thanks!

[@PDXTundra]

I think you should stick to Teflon.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

@@PDXTundra Thank you! It’s nice when people recognize what I’m trying to do here.

[@miso.1993]

lmao im scared of the container of barkeepers friend i have rn now. i cant even remember what i used it for smh. BUT NOW i know how to season a wok.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

And you might not even need to do what I did. With the wok that I have, i just added the oil. I might take the handle off and throw it in for a bit, though. It needs a touch up, but it isn't so bad that I need to nuke it.

[@Assimilator702]

Bar Keepers Friend is an excellent cleaner. Don't be afraid of it.

[@frequentguest3051]

epic master )))))

[@andregreen8040]

When all else fails, read the instructions. You’re not that bright, are you ?

[@kevingrady8736]

It is titled the total idiots guide..........

[@andregreen8040]

@@kevingrady8736 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulhughes3961]

So that looks very much like a Matfer carbon steel pan. I have to of those and a few Debuyer pans. First why didnt you try the potato skin and oil frying method. And uts perfecting ok to leave a thin layer if bees wax on the pan because all of the seasoning waxes that are sold are oils suspended in bees wax. You are over thinking the whole deal.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

Yeah, overthinking is kind of my whole thing, though...

[@PDXTundra]

You’re using too much oil.

[@totallyhonestcookingshow]

@@PDXTundra probably.