Cast Iron Skillet 101 - TOP (3) MISTAKES Beginners Make!

[@MrCastIron]

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[@jamesprior2496]

Mr. Cast Iron: Thank you so much for that informative video. You have inspired me to take a couple of aluminum/Teflon frying pans to the nearest Thrift Store, and then pick up a new LODGE 12" cast iron skillet! (As a beginner, I promise to properly season and take care of it!)

[@MrCastIron]

That’s cool, James! If you ever have any questions or problems with cast iron, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, and I’ll do my best to help you out if I can!

[@jamesprior2496]

@@MrCastIron I will. Thanks!

[@ulf373]

Adding two more tricks right here. One, after removing the food, while the pan is hot still, if you've hot water (or hot water from cooking potatoes, etc), put some after in the pan and use a spatula to remove the residue. Put it back on the burner or gas for a few mins and let it dry off. Done. Two, there's no need to reason the pan in the oven at high temp you see the seasoning is wearing off. Instead, put a lil oil in the skillet and put it on the burner at high heat until it smokes. Let it cool down. Use a paper towel and distribute and the excess oil and bring it to a smoke point again. It's the same thing as seasoning your pan in the oven, but much quicker and it will help build layers on top of layers of patina in your pan. Enjoy cooking with cast iron :)

[@daddydutchbbq]

Warm skillet, warm oil food will not stick in properly seasoned cast iron. Great tips Mike ! Loved the Mrs input too !

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Kent!!

[@BigBellyJeezus]

I'm in New York City & growing up my mother didn't know how to maintain a cast iron skillet properly so I hated them. Now especially since discovering your videos everything is being thrown in my cast iron. My fiance says I'm obsessed with them 😂.

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! That’s a great story! Cast iron can be addictive!!

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Been cooking on cast iron for 50+ years, since I was 10 years old. Thank you for the tip about checking the temp of the head of the handle, I'd never heard it before.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome my friend!! Happy cooking!!

[@jefffrayer8238]

He's right on the skillet mistakes. I only use Lard, if pan is dirty I just boil water and scrub it out with brush then reseason on stovetop. Always preheat. Just low heat, if handle is hot it's ready and so my eggs never stick. I only use Lodge products with factory finish. Love them.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s awesome, Jeff! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us, my friend!!

[@jefffrayer8238]

@@MrCastIron I do really like your Channel and how you do care about those watching. Hope you find my " Biggest Mistake " I made on storing Cast Iron that I commented today. I have several Lodge products such as 5 qt. Dutch Oven, 9X13 cake pan, 9" griddle pan, pie pan, 10.25 deep skillet that I bought recently. Great videos, Thanks.

[@MrCastIron]

Thank Jeff. I did see your question but haven’t answered it yet until we fix the problem first. After that the other is easy.

[@uchihanaruto1122]

Haha! Love Mrs. Cast Iron’s disclaimer at the end! 😂

[@archerpiperii2690]

Tip #4 When finished cooking, do not let the oil cool down with the pan. This will create a sticky mess that is a hassle to clean. When finished cooking, get a piece of paper towel or napkin and sop-up/wipe out the oil. You don't have to get all of it, but if you get most of the oil then most of your cleaning will already be done. It is also a good idea to start saving used paper napkins for the purpose of wiping oil out your cast iron. Phoenix, AZ.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s good advice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, my friend!!

[@archerpiperii2690]

@@MrCastIron Your tip about preheating the pan is spot on. This also applies to aluminum and stainless steel pans that don't have a teflon coating.

[@MrCastIron]

You are right about that! Friends don’t let friends cook on Teflon lol 😂

[@eddysantos5115]

i’m a college student and i made all these mistakes, but now i know so thank you! you are appreciated

[@MrCastIron]

You're so welcome! Thank you! I'm glad it helped! Please subscribe to our channel so you get all of our latest content as we post it! Also, If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me, and I'll do my best to help you, OK!?

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Thank you very much for those tips! I just purchased a 10.25 Lodge skillet with lid and I haven’t used it yet! Now I feel more informed & less intimidated! As for your wife, lol, I know how she feels. My husband..rest his soul,…used to cook steak in a smoking hot skillet and my job was to fan the smoke away from the smoke detector!! Lol. ❤️✝️

[@shovelhead8]

Great tips, Mike. Too bad about the smoke alarm catching you out. Thank you for sharing them with us. Stay safe and stay cool

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Sean! She busted me, didn’t she!?

[@Kevenant]

Just bought my first cast iron skillet, Lodge 12 inch. I'll never go back to standard pans. I'm enjoying cooking so much and the extra care you have to give a skillet before and after cooking and how our ancestors used them makes me feel more respect for food and my elders and the way they lived. Also, i did laugh when the lady said "easy"😂 The moment a man gets scared but is allowed a measured and respectful criticism of his better half is a sign of true love! Thanks for your videos, i have gone through a lot of them and will continue until i am entirely confident with my skillet.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s awesome, and welcome to the world of cast iron my friend! Congratulations on your new skillet. Thanks for the kind words, and if you ever have any problems or questions, give us a shout, and I’ll do my best to help you, OK!!??

[@Kevenant]

@@MrCastIron Will do partner! Thank you!

[@MrCastIron]

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[@dangunn6961]

Yep. Yep. Yep. Good advice. I fry 2 eggs every morning on my cast iron round griddle. And it makes the best pancakes I've ever had. And once a week I make cornbread in a cast iron frying pan. And my cast iron dutch oven I use hanging on a chain from a tripod over a campfire.

[@bobhughes9628]

1000% ! Great advice as always. Ppl mistakenly think cast iron should be screaming hot.

[@kimberly1567]

Ive been cooking on CI for 40-42 yrs and I seldom turn heat above 5. I have 7-9 CI pieces that I now only use my Griswold #7 to bake cornbread. I have converted to carbon steel. Faster reacting both up and down (I often need my pan to lower in temp quickly). Ive dropped two CI skillets over the yrs and broken a sidewall (both were Griswold's) CI is brittle. CS is like a boat anchor or anvil and cant be broken.

[@friend757]

I just got cast iron for Christmas and I am thankful for your video. I laughed so hard when you said warm up the cast iron like you warm up a woman. lol Your wife is a treasure and so are you.

[@MrCastIron]

Lol!! Thank you my friend! I thought it was funny but I heard about it later lol!!

[@MeekieMeekins]

Mistake #4 - calling the wife out 😂

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! So true!

[@SilvijaSilvi]

Thank you for the last one. I was trying to cook hot and fast thinking it's the right way but meat always sticks to the skillet. Now I know why.

[@Mitchell_Network]

Good tips. I bought my first cast-iron about 12 years ago at Macy’s for 29 bucks. It was similar to the one you used in this video. One mistake I made with my first cast-iron pan which I ruined. It was too over seasoning it and not get all of the seasoning out when you’re cleaning it. It helps to keep and maintain a smooth surface when and after you’re done cooking the best way to do it in my opinion is to use ascour steel scour sponge just kinda gets all the crusty stuff off of there that could potentially ruin the season.

[@stevegaines-vq3bd]

Thank you Mr. Cast Iron......i'll remember what you said... all 3 make sense....

[@MrCastIron]

@@stevegaines-vq3bd You’re welcome! Thank you too, my friend!

[@RVwifelife]

I was definitely heating up too fast and too hot so greatly appreciate the tips. 😊

[@GilaMonster971]

This was helpful, I have cooked on cast iron for about 3 decades. Probably for the 1st decade I didn’t know what I was doing or how to care for the pans. Thankfully I didn’t ruin them, but the first one I got did get pretty rusty and a bit pitted from improper seasoning and storage. Thankfully it cleaned up well with a wire wheel, and the putting hasn’t changed how it cooks.

[@ppen62]

THANKS I wish I would’ve seen this before I cooked on mine first purchased and use. I did all 3 don’t do’s you just mention in one day.

[@MrCastIron]

Well, it’s ok! I’ve made all these, too, and I’m sure everyone has!

[@denisekay4292]

Me too, brand new cast iron skillet, and I over seasoned it, coked too high, and now it's a mess. Just finishing stripping it and I will season it on oil. Thank you for the information!

[@qwertycring3249]

I just found my moms cast iron, i never saw her use it but i got interested with using it instead. This videos help alot as i got used to using non-stick pans.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s awesome! If we can ever help in any way, don’t hesitate to reach out, ok!?

[@okfrostman]

Good job !!! 👏 thank you for passing on great Knowledge .

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, my friend, and thank you too!

[@dondet9060]

Wonderful fun video. I love my cast iron Won’t use anything else. Glad others use them too. Keep up the old school skillet info😊

[@rstumbaugh43]

HAHAHA…so what you’re saying Mike, is to pre heat and lube your cast iron, BEFORE adding your meat, take care of your iron and it will take care of you….kinda like Teresa…🤩🤩🤩 you got a real treasure there Mike💯

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! I couldn’t help it Rick!

[@rstumbaugh43]

@@MrCastIron Mike🤣🤣🤣 I SAW that smile, and HEARD that chuckle🤣🤣🤣

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, Rick, and she just rolled her eyes at me! Lol😆😆

[@rstumbaugh43]

@@MrCastIron hehehe you got off EASY🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrCastIron]

I know right!?😎😎

[@LazyCookPete]

Pro tips I can use there Mike. Best regards to you both.

[@MrCastIron]

Yessir! Thanks Pete!

[@lordofthemound3890]

You’re right-on about doing everything at medium heat. My useable range on the gas burner is from the first line of “M” down to above the “D” for in the “MED” on the dial.

[@MrCastIron]

Yes sir that seems to work the best in my opinion!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions my friend!!

[@truckerjohn1957]

Thank You Mike. God bless you and Miss Theresa.

[@MrCastIron]

You're welcome John and thank you too my friend!!

[@IntheKitchenwithKaren]

ITs a good thing Teresa is a good sport! hehehe. These were great tips Mike! Especially number 3....I wasn't aware that you needed to cook things not too high a temp. Love Teresa's response at the end!!

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Karen! Yeah, she just rolled her eyes at me, if you can believe that, lol!!

[@bobbicatton]

The thumb on the handle is a great tip👍😊

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Bobbi! If it’s warm to the touch, it’s ready to cook!

[@travisp32]

Great video. I love using cast iron. Your wife’s response at the end was hilarious along with your reaction to it. I’m guilty as well. Lol.

[@MrCastIron]

@@travisp32 Lol! Yeah my bad 😂😂

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

Great tips and advice. Thanks to You, I'm no longer a Cast Iron beginner.😆. NicelY Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇲.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome GOG! Thanks buddy!

[@jesussalas4974]

Thank you for this. I tried cooking on my cast iron twice and was simply cooking too high of heat... it would smoke like crazy so it scared me of ever using it again lol.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Jesus! I am happy to hear you are going to give it another chance! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me, and I’ll do my best to help you out ok!!??

[@DGW1952]

For what it's worth, I prefer shortening, lard, or bacon grease for the initial seasoning. Many say oil of some sort, but I've found that oil often leaves a sticky residue when cooled, and goes rancid much quicker. After that, it's shortening or butter for day-to-day cooking, wiped out with paper towel or a cloth while warm. Very rarely higher than medium heat, and usually medium-low (warped pans cannot be salvaged). In the end, low and slow is the way to go, with a sprinkling of patience just for flavor.

[@zillypaul4343]

If it’s sticky, it’s because you used too much oil or had the temperature too low

[@mikecamrcplus3057]

You are using way to much oil.

[@DGW1952]

@@mikecamrcplus3057 I'm sorry, but no. I follow the same process with oil as I do with shortening, which is to apply a very thin coat to a piece of preheated cast iron, and after wipe it off as if I didn't want anything on there at all. And then I repeat the process in stages, upping the oven temperature each time until I finish off at about 450 degrees. But let's forget about stickiness, and say that it doesn't happen. Let's instead say that using shortening or lard is the more time-honored approach, is cheaper than using the exotic (flaxseed, grapeseed, sunflower) oils that cast iron "experts" tend to favor, is every bit as temperature resistant as the other products (or at least as temperature resistant as is necessary most of the time), and is less likely to go rancid as quickly. I was only expressing an opinion. The bottom line is you do it your way, and I'll do it mine.

[@mikecamrcplus3057]

@@DGW1952 It wasn't a trick question.

[@DaveDabomb]

Great tips, Mike! Love your analogy at the beginning of the video about warming up the cast-iron! Lol!

[@MrCastIron]

Lol!! Thanks Dave!

[@shineon651]

I stayed to hear her response!! 👍😁 Much kinder than mine would have been. 😉🤭

[@DeborahMcAuliffe]

Man, thank you, I’m now ready to go! Shout out from Brisbane Australia.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and hello down under!

[@carlosvelazquez1744]

Holy cow!!! Why didnt I find this video earlier. I was using too high of heat. Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome Carlos!!

[@lidip8700]

Love the wife's response! Lol lol Thanks for these great tips! Blessings!

[@deejo2]

"Just to clarify." Lol Loved it when Mrs Cast Iron chimed in.

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! Thanks, my friend, but she nailed me, didn’t she!? 🤣🤣

[@deejo2]

@@MrCastIron She sure did.😂😂

[@MrCastIron]

@@deejo2 yeah I hate it when that happens lol!! 🤣🤣

[@davidmartin1754]

Love it. You instantly reminded me of Hank Hill!

[@MrCastIron]

@@davidmartin1754 Lol, you don’t know how many times I’ve heard that! 😂

[@joshuasingleton77]

I sell cast iron and cast iron accessories

[@MrCastIron]

@@joshuasingleton77 Really?

[@PaulieDetmurds]

You are so correct! Very good points made here! Good stuff for those who need to know!

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks for sharing Paulie! I hope you are doing ok bud!

[@FlourEggsYeast]

Hey, I like your pop up before someone comments! Does it help with getting better comments that are civil? We hope you & Teresa are doing well! Looks like you got a “runner” on this one, it’s picking up speed and got recommended to me! We’ve been on the road so often we haven’t been watching a lot, but so good to see you guys are doing well on the channel!!!

[@MrCastIron]

Hey, thanks, Theresa! Yeah, that’s a setting on upload that restricts the comments to prevent as much as possible. Good to see you guys busy and truckin on with your channel. We are hanging in there too! Some videos grow faster than others, and this one is off to a good start. It’s so hard to watch everyone’s videos, and you can quickly get burned out if you are not careful…I know!

[@FlourEggsYeast]

@@MrCastIron ❤️very true

[@johnagen3688]

Good stuff mike! Love seeing lodge in videos! Love lodge! Lodge rocks!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, John, and thank you too, my friend!

[@babakpourmand8727]

Thank you Mr. Cast Iron

[@cindycampbell4994]

Good tips!! thank you!!

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Great tips Mike 👌 thanks for sharing my brother. Oh and don't set the fire alarm off lol 😆 😂. Cheers!

[@cynthiawesley8470]

We lovvvvin it.🤣🤣🤣

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Stephen! Heck, I thought the smoke alarm was a timer going off, lol! 🤣🤣

[@smoking_bears_]

Awesome tips. These are probably the most common mistakes I hear about when discussing cooking in castiron 🤘

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Lee! Yeah, they are probably the top three that I hear too!

[@shadowpapito]

Thank you ... Peace and grace to you and your family

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome my friend and thank you too!! God Bless!!

[@derrickpaiva7435]

I don't use oil when I cook my ribeye I sear on high than finish in the oven. Comes out perfect every time

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

Love the accent Thankfully I'm doing all of these right with my cast iron

[@MrCastIron]

Good deal!!

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

@@MrCastIron hey i could always learn something! I think i need to wipe out the excess oil after seasoning like you do

[@MrCastIron]

Yes it keeps from having a sticky situation lol!

[@jerrym3261]

What accent?

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

You got caught Mike.. lol.. Great tips for everyone..

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, I know, Tom! I just thought that video was done! Lol!

[@allen4758]

I love my New York strips in my cast iron,, will butter replace the oil or should I switch to oil ?

[@MrCastIron]

You can add oil to the steak or to the skillet. I will add some butter to baste the steak when they are almost finished cooking!

[@camv5193]

Mistake 1 not using it at all

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, that is the biggest mistake of all! Thanks Cam!

[@noSimpininmypimpin2361]

Wash it out with some Mercury and season with salmonella...should be good.

[@teethendrikson]

Nr1 mistake

[@alexandermayer2026]

@@camv5193 your infrared showed 310 to 410. With that size burner you will never get even heating because cast iron is an outdated material. If medium heat was the best temp to cook at for all food, there wouldn’t be an adjustment knob. Eggs alone are cooked from low to medium high. And if you sear a steak, your seasoning is gone. And the leeching is a health hazard the nobody talks about. Arsenic anyone?

[@dannpd1955]

@@alexandermayer2026 that’s why all of our grandparents and great grandparents died from food poisoning. I was raised on food cooked with cast iron and in nearly 70 years not once did it make me sick nor kill me.

[@thomastommy1192]

LMBO@ Mike, lol. Mike got in trouble. Mrs. Cast Iron but him in his place, lol. Awesome great video guys thanks for sharing it.

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, I stepped over the line, I guess; lol! 🤣🤣

[@angelastcyr1781]

These videos r so helpful…thank you!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Angela, and thank you too, my friend! I’m happy to hear that!

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and thank you too for stopping by and checking it out, my friend!

[@Anne-xk7st]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@gustavorlore]

Bacon greese?? 😮 wow nice tip!

[@chriscarter7182]

Or, clarified butter! Natures, natural born fats! Also beef tallow, aka, lard! As much as I can, (but not entirely exclusively), those are my favorite cooking fats. My cast iron skillet’s are non stick. I save bacon grease in a container along with clarified butter.

[@rzep2247]

If I am cooking bacon - do I still add a little oil prior to cooking it even though it has a lot of fat to render out of its own?

[@MrCastIron]

That’s a great question and thanks for asking! I usually add a little oil starting out so nothing sticks. But if you add the bacon while the pan is heating up on low and gradually increase the heat to medium as the grease starts to render out, you should be ok too!

[@papawdan3770]

Mike. You forgot to mention the #4 BIGGEST mistake for CI beginners. They don’t watch you enough!! 😆 This was a good and educational video for beginners. Hope that the missus and you stay well, I’m trying to get over COVID. Take it from a North Louisiana country boy, it isn’t fun. Until next time…Dan

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! Thanks, Papaw Dan! I sure hope you get to feeling better soon, buddy!

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Great advice, Mike!

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Hobie!! I sure appreciate you, my friend! Have a great weekend!

[@johnscerbo130]

Words of wisdom thanks for the tips

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome anytime John! Thank you!

[@707besitos]

You two are absolutely adorable ❤😂 new subscriber right here

[@lcook0825]

Great video Mike. Thanks.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome Larry! Thank you!

[@Ulfhednar-o9t]

Hey Mike, great videos, greetings again from colombia, i bougth various victoria brand cast iron skillets

[@lewisriddle5859]

What do I do when it gets too hot? It was the burner on high too long. I put 2 teaspoons of lard & letting it cool down

[@MrCastIron]

Yes you could do that or move the skillet off of the burner for a few minutes until it cools down.

[@lewisriddle5859]

@@MrCastIron Thank you!!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome anytime my friend!

[@clinttorris4085]

Just move it off the heart and turn the heat down. Give it a minute till it quits smoking. I never cook any higher than 4 or maybe 5 during pre heating. You can also put a few drops of water in skillet to test if it is preheated

[@ΔέσποιναΕξάρχου]

Thank you sir! Can you please help me with testing cracked cast iron skillet? Is the 'bell' sound test safe? Is there a minimum chance of getting toxic poisoning by misusing cast iron skillets? I use Lodge pan and casserole. Thank you.

[@jerrym3261]

I don't know a better check than the bell sound. It will find cracks you can't see (a lot of those will seal with use and won't leak). I hold the pan hanging down by the end of the handle and thump it with a finger. I guess it rakes experience to know the good sound from cracked sound. The only toxic I've heard of would be something heated in the pan that shouldn't have been. Lead melted in one is the big one. There were rumors going around that cast iron made outside the US had stuff in it but, they say that never was true. I'd say Lodge cast iron is about as safe as you can get. As much as they've made, if there was a problem, we would have heard about it.

[@ΔέσποιναΕξάρχου]

Thank you so much for your guidance, your videos are very helpful and explicit, I have purchased 2 Lodge pans and I am very satisfied with the cooking experience following seasoning instructions. Happy Christmas, health and prosperity to you and your family.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome and thank you too my friend!!

[@lunger2006]

Well done video. Thanks for sharing with the community.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and thank you too, my friend!!

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

Very good advice!

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Dwayne!

[@OaktownGirl]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@BreezySonya]

I scrubbed my cast iron with a rough pumice stone, it was a brand new skillet but I believe I scrubbed off some enamel, because everywhere I scrubbed there was silver marks instead of the black it came as, so what should I do? I'm trying to season it on the stove, is it too late??

[@BadBoysBailBondIndiana]

Hi @BreezySonya. Sounds like you just stripped some seasoning away. Just season it normally a couple times and you should be good to go.

[@MrCastIron]

Enamel or cast iron seasoning?

[@BreezySonya]

It is a pre seasoned cast iron. I think I got it back into good shape by following another video of yours on how to season it on the stove with oil. It looks a lot darker now, unfortunately I don't have an oven right now but hopefully soon I will be able to season it correctly that way

[@MrCastIron]

Ok, good deal! Well, since it is not enameled and you don’t have an oven, you can easily season it by cooking fattier cuts of meat. Ground hamburger meat will help it a ton. So will bacon. Sautéing onions and peppers are good for it too. So you have options! Let me know how it turns out, ok!?

[@BreezySonya]

Great, thank you so much Mr. Cast Iron! 😊

[@rongarza9488]

Rinse the pan (okay to use mild liquid soap), pour in a small, coin-sized spot of cooking oil, heat the pan, place the item to be cooked on the oil and spread it around with a fork over the item. After you flip the item, spread the oil around again with the fork. When done, let the pan cool on its own, do not wash or rinse the pan now (there are no germs in the oil and it acts as a barrier to oxygen).

[@Jasonrcsd]

Am I doing something wrong? Because my chicken breasts have that black charcoal look on them. I’ve read where you shouldn’t use metal on cast iron. Maybe I didn’t have enough seasoning/ oil on it maybe my heat was too high? Thoughts?

[@n1ckf00c]

Same here. I've been told I should've seasoned it a few times first. And also I should've had more oil and cooked slower. Trying again tonight

[@freeman10000]

Seasoning is just the start. The more you use cast iron (and carbon steel) it, over time, becomes more non stick.

[@nancysullivan6827]

I wasn’t there but I’d say you burnt them. Chicken breasts cook quickly. I like a bit of a sear on them but flip them before they’re overcooked. Pan temp and oil or butter not a lot and they will be very good.

[@daven953]

@@freeman10000 correct. I have only cooked bacon in each new cast iron pan after seasoning it twice in the oven. After a month of that they become very nonstick. I have an over 100 year old Levco, Japan cast iron. I only use it for eggs and the odd bit of bacon once in a while.

[@eminusipi]

Cast iron foreplay!😁

[@MrCastIron]

Lol!

[@paulhare662]

Warm them up, grease them, don't overheat them.

[@CjandPepe]

How does one save bacon grease? Do you filter it? Do you store it in the fridge?

[@MrCastIron]

@@CjandPepe It’s not hard. Check out our video about it: What To Do With Bacon Grease?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpLZapWZmLFqbcU

[@CjandPepe]

@ thank you for responding, I really appreciate the link!

[@MrCastIron]

@@CjandPepe You’re welcome!

[@FourT6and22]

Preheat, add a little oil, don't go too hot or you'll burn your food. Seems to be the same for any type of cooking in any type of pan/skillet.

[@MrCastIron]

You are so right, Mike, but I find not everyone knows this yet, lol! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, my friend!

[@mstark711]

Doing this tonight for supper!!!

[@lcook0825]

Good advice Mike.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Larry!

[@injustifiiable]

What kind of oil would you recommend? I've tried cooking burgers on a cast iron grill my mom gave me and set the fire alarm off by mistake! I was using olive oil...

[@MrCastIron]

Oh wow! I bet you were in trouble! If the hamburger were a fattier type, I would let the meat render down. The beef oil or tallow is good for cast iron. I’ve oil will smoke if you cook at too high of a temperature.

[@injustifiiable]

@@MrCastIron oh it was a mess…triggered the alarm for the entire building and the firefighters came…luckily the sprinklers didn’t pop or that really would’ve been bad 😂 thanks for the suggestion!

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! 😂😂

[@Floruisse]

Is it possible that the high heat burns off the seasoning?

[@MrCastIron]

Yes it sure can. That’s another reason to lightly oil the bottom as well as the inside of the skillet too.

[@Floruisse]

@@MrCastIron thank you so much for sharing your knowledge... you're teaching me and I'll continue your knowledge for future generations!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome anytime! I’m happy to hear we are helping, and if you ever have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out, ok!?

[@bear.with.me.]

@@MrCastIron I have a burner that gets really oddly hot, and I turned it to 5 and burned the seasoning right off, especially in the middle. Had to reseason, the paper towels were getting super ashy as I wiped on a thin layer of oil haha

[@MrCastIron]

I hear ya! Every stove cooks differently don’t they!?

[@thisandthat65]

LOVE the wife chiming in at the end!!

[@CAJUNRNEWBBQ]

Great tips Mike. 👌

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks Bones!

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

Congratulations on going over 5,000 subscribers. Woo Hoo. 🎉🎈🎂. NicelY Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇲.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, GOG! Thank you for all of your continued support, my friend!

[@russlehman2070]

All of this is good advise for frying food in any pan, cast iron or otherwise. You might get away with starting cold or using no oil with a teflon lined pan, but it's still not a good idea.

[@libabygurl8879]

Hi can I use butter or must it be oil I use virgin olive oil. Thank you

[@MrCastIron]

Hey! great questions, and thank you for asking! I only cook with olive oil and butter, but I don't use those for seasoning my cast iron initially. I hope this helps you.

[@libabygurl8879]

@@MrCastIron Yes that's what I been doing Thank you 😊

[@MrCastIron]

Awesome!! 👏👏

[@birdtalk8323]

Is the iron from the cast iron skillet getting into our food like the cookware we buy?

[@MrCastIron]

It is my understanding that a small amount of iron leeches into the food.

[@birdtalk8323]

I just bought a cast iron skillet because didn't know what cookware is safe if any. Now wondering about the small amount of iron because if you cook every day the iron can build too. Do we know if this can hurt a person Thanks

[@MrCastIron]

Cast iron is healthy to cook in, even though a small amount of iron leeches into the food you cook. Of course, I’m not a doctor or giving medical advice, but the only people it could negatively affect are someone with a blood disease. If you have this, you might look into this further.

[@CR03_Outdoor_Adventures]

Your body actually needs a small amount of iron to function probably. I used to take iron supplements but now that I cook with cast iron I don’t. It’s way safer than any teflon or non stick pan.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us my friend!!

[@hepgeoff]

Thanks for this! What about searing a steak? Would you still keep the heat on medium for searing?

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome! If it’s completely heated before you add the steak it will sear. But going a little higher to medium high is ok!

[@catgutierrez2288]

How you clean it after you used it and has sticky food all over it ty

[@davidwright7140]

@@catgutierrez2288 Heat it back up and run the hottest water you get from your faucet over it. Dry it. Heat it back up again. Rub with oil. Let cool on burner.

[@castironkev]

Sound advice, for all experience levels 🍳🍳

[@MrCastIron]

Yessir! Thanks Kev!!

[@cynthiawesley8470]

Cik,,, I'm da Rookie y'all laffin at. I be messsssing up & tickled at da same time. Ima get it.😂

[@castironkev]

@Cynthia Wesley nah- after a while it's second nature!

[@neuro1996]

Its easy to use thr cast iron skillet but the real question is how to maintain and keep it clean without damaging the seasoning, like a day to day usage type of thing.

[@Crackhouse1580]

@MrCastIron I have a cast iron pot that seems to be warped at the bottom. It doesn’t sit flat. It was a gift from a friend. Can it be repaired?

[@leomarga1497]

@@Crackhouse1580 si.busca un herrero o fundición y pides te la rectifiquen, es algo muy común que algunos se deformen pero si es poco o no reliquia es más conveniente comprar uno nuevo.

[@dawncarnell7029]

Hi friends 👋🏼 glad I saw your fb status!! YaYY 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Congratulations 🎉 Your doing it like my grandma did, that’s all she used.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, LaDawn! Cast iron is all I use too! Thanks for sharing this with us, my friend, and good to see you here!

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Hahaha too funny! Sleeping in the dog house tonight! Those are some good tips though and hey bacon grease! Cheers to y’all!

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, Charley, it already cost me an ice cream cone, lol!!

[@jayzah]

i bought an enamel cast iron skillet and tips? my egg got stuck first time i used it i didnt season

[@sophiagarcia7232]

I have an enamel cast iron Dutch oven and when I first started using it things would stick to bottom all the time. I found out I was using too high of heat! Since cast iron holds heat so well you really don’t need to go above a low-medium flame ever, I’ve even seared steaks on low. You just have to give it a little longer than a normal pan to heat up since it’s much heavier.

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, it’s best to cook on medium to medium-low heat, and you should be fine! Thanks for the great questions and suggestions, my friends!!

[@jayzah]

@@sophiagarcia7232 Oh got it! Thanks for the tips both of you, I still haven't quite mastered eggs yet but I think I definitely got steaks on lock now, and you guys are absolutely right, heat is everything with these, I think I need a bit more practice before I graduate to pure cast iron though, I'm so scared of seasoning wrong and ruining the pan

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and don’t be afraid to cook with your cast iron! You won’t ruin it, and if you have any problems or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, and I’ll do my best to help you out ok!!??

[@tanchewleong2078]

Hi , I don’t have an oven to season my cast iron skillet… how ya .. ? Pls advise..😢

[@freeman10000]

You can season your skillet on the stove top. You don't really need an oven 👍

[@alexstone691]

You can use a stove top, if possible invert it to heat it up evenly

[@carrieadcock1250]

Lol his wife at the end. These guys sound like me and my man we are just younger. Just turned 30 but we will never be rid of our Mississippi draw

[@ltandkholbrook9555]

Great vid :)

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend!!

[@Prototype43811]

Damn, i did every mistake shown on this video. High temperature may be the cause why my cast iron is throwing so much hot oil up? I live in Romania and we use a lot of sunflower oil, should i avoid this type of oil and start using pig fat? Thanks

[@MrCastIron]

Lol I hear ya! It’s easy to do so don’t beat yourself up over it! That’s why I made this video. I haven’t used sunflower oil but I do like bacon grease, avocado oil, and Crisco for seasoning. Just about any oil will work.The best thing is to cook in it though.

[@Floruisse]

Just got a Victoria skillet as a gift. I washed and scrubbed it down to remove the factory seal, and seasoned 6x w flaxseed oil (not all at once but 3x per day, twice)...it looked beautiful and glossy but somehow the seasoning is flaking off when I cook and clean (not cooking anything acidic). I use hot water and salt with a lodge brush to clean, and the seasoning just flakes off. Any thoughts?! Thank you!! 🌟

[@MrCastIron]

Yes that’s an issue with flaxseed oil. I made a video on that you can check out if you want to. The BEST OIL FOR CAST IRON SEASONING Is NOT Flaxseed Oil! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4PVk2qYZc-KY9U

[@Floruisse]

@@MrCastIron ok thank you so very very much for your reply!! Will check out your video, blessings 🌟

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome!!

[@Süleyman_of_Sinop]

@@Floruisse never cook with flaxseed, canola, soy, or sunflower oil