Easily Clean your Cast Iron Like a Pro!

[@terryschiller2625]

I'm 68 in a month and my mother always cooked with iron. She cleaned it the same as you do Sir. I showed my two daughters and they do it the same way. Can still remember her telling me "if I catch you washing your cast iron with soap or using metal in it I'll get the wood spoon"! And Sir you never wanted to see that wood spoon! LoL thank you Sir for all your hard work and time. 🤠

[@SVMSICE]

Ohhhh I wish I had someone around to educate me on my first set of cast irons. I usually go on a week or 2 hunting trip every year. I was at the sporting goods store picking things up. They got a whole set of cast iron cookware on sale at what seemed a good price. It was $35 for a Dutch oven, a skillet, a flat skillet, and a really tiny skillet. I have zero idea what cast iron even is as far as cookware goes. I just knew I could cook on a fire with it. So I get the set and am just absolutely miserable with it the whole entire hunting trip. Everything is sticking in it and I’m burning everything 🤦🏻‍♂️ 😆. I was sooooo pissed off at that crap! I get home and I think, I ended up selling that cast iron in a yard sale. This was a long time ago before the internet had really gotten going, it was around but it was early on. Anyways bring in the internet and KZbin and Cowboy Kent. I see the videos on cast iron and decide I’m going to give it another shot. I got a skillet first and followed all the steps built a nice seasoning and all was good. I slowly started adding pieces and have a decent set now. It really sucks that I got rid of the first set I bought. It was a really cool Lodge set that had wildlife scenes like embossed on the bottom of the pans. I have pretty much gotten all the pieces that were in it plus a few more pieces. The only one I still don’t have that was in the set was a Dutch oven. Eventually I’ll probably get one but I haven’t went hunting in a few years now, and I’m not sure whether I would use it at home much. I use the other pieces all the time and am a big cast iron fan now that I learned how to start it, how to cook in it, and how to clean it.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Oh, the wooden mixing spoon! It never hurt but it did send a message.

[@Zanderthelab]

I use metal in mine without any problems.

[@randyrussell6246]

I've got my biscuit and cornbread Irons and nothing , I mean nothing else is cooked in them, the bread is perfect every time and the Irons are wiped out ,seasoned and put away. Then I have my other Irons and they all have their own story but I will only mention my hamburger or fried chicken Iron because its depressing, they get so bad that you can forget washing them , they require a sharp steel spatula scraping like a wild man with brute force........after boiling the Hell out of it ( I believe Satan is in there ) Then I dry it and season it again , put it away knowing that within a week or so.........Hell will once again be unleashed and the battle will rage on !🤪🙏🤣🤔

[@MissGimpsAlot]

Happy birthday!

[@T-Rent101]

Found a campfire chard up cast iron in a thrift store. Bought it for $9.00. Took it home and cleaned it up. Turned out to be a 1940 Griswold. It's now my favorite skillet. Love the videos. Keep it up.

[@austincox1709]

i just found an old wagner that looked like that. lye bath took it all off and it looks brand new now

[@Mary-oo9bo]

I have my grandmother's cast iron set and I am soon to be 80 years old myself. This set has 2 skillets, one is made to turn upside down as a lid for the other one,or use as a separate skillet. I just love it

[@johndemore6402]

👍

[@SaucePussy]

I found a great skillet for $3 at a thrift store.. Someone burned it and made a mess. I restored it and now it lives a different life. Thank you Cowboy

[@katbot2190]

Sometimes those campfire chard cast iron pieces get ruined because they get too hot. Sometimes they get warped and a lot of times they will never take a seasoning. Stay away from a reddish colored piece of cast iron. My husband uses electrolysis. Much safer and does a really good job.

[@brettelizabethspore]

Was at my cousins last night and we were discussing cleaning cast iron. Then this morning I get up and there is a new video from Cowboy Kent Rollins on what? Cleaning cast iron. Epic! God bless y’all.

[@Cyriacus58]

Google knows

[@Torrque]

Not a coincidence. Snowden told us all about this over a decade ago.

[@shannondixson2240]

Mr Kent, your wisdom and country boy humor is the BEST!! I enjoy all the videos so much. I’m a outdoor cooking cast iron loving Italian Cowgirl from southeast Texas Hugs to you BOTH 😊

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@gaittr]

When my grandmother passed there were a number of us grandchildren that were dividing up her possessions. Everyone was going after the jewelry and such. I came across her cast iron skillet that she used to make fried chicken for us in and someone had put it and left it in the dishwasher and it was just as Rusty as you can imagine but that is the number one thing I demanded that I got. I had to take my drill and a metal bristle brush on the end of it and Polished it down to where is actually shiny and then do the whole re-seasoning process. It worked

[@joyfulhomemaker8053]

I bake w my hubs grandmother all the time. She’s not doing very well memory wise now but before she got so forgetful, she gave me her wooden spoon and it is a treasure in my kitchen. I’m a foodie anyway but I think food memories w family is the best!

[@fitzy28101]

I say you made the right choice.

[@IwishIknewmore26]

😮

[@IwishIknewmore26]

Oof..... 😢

[@lorieburk6418]

THIS ÍS HOW I KEEP MY CAST IRON SEASONED ALL THE TIME N I USE A WOODEN SPATULA TO SCRAP OUT ANY DEBRI IN MY CAST IRON N I COOK IN CAST IRON ALL THE TIME I ONLY USE CAST IRON GLASS N STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE TO COOK IN BUT MY MOST FAVORITE IS MY CAST IRON I LOVE ❤HOW IT COOKS N SEASONS N MAKES YUR FOOD TASTE SO MUCH BETTER I'VE FOLLOWED YUR CLEANING CAST IRON VIDEOS N I HAVE NO MORE PROBLEMS COOKING IN CAST IRON THNKS 4 THE REFRESHER COURSE MUCH APPRECIATED N GOD BLESS 🙏U AND SHANNON N FAMILY

[@CodyMiller2]

I love your videos Cowboy Kent. Me and my 3 year old daughter watch you together every week. She says "I love Cowboy Kent".

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Be sure and tell he howdy for me

[@CodyMiller2]

@@CowboyKentRollins yes sir I sure will. God bless you

[@tonywhite-zc8im]

I would like to see an actual demonstration of cleaning a camp 12" dutch oven. I find doing one difficult and then I am not sure I get it seasoned well afterwards. The visual would really help. Thanks for all your advice. See ya down that dusty trail!

[@TomHudson00]

Years of cooking with cast iron and it was last year watching your how to clean/season cast iron that improved my cooking and preventing things sticking 100%. You are a legend sir! Thank you.

[@mkingsley050967]

God no never use water I use aluminum foil and that's it and my cast has been nonstick since my grandfather

[@243wayne1]

@@mkingsley050967 No. Just no...

[@YankeeRebel1348]

​@@mkingsley050967 then you don't need cast iron then

[@wallyzworld7108]

Been cookin on cast iron for 40 plus years, and the one thing I found that cleans really well is a bamboo cleaning whisk from restaurant supply places. They are used for cleaning Woks at Chinese/Asian restaurants. Hot cast iron, hot water and the whisk, it's abrasive enough to remove anything stuck but doesn't hurt the seasoning. Seeing that Dutch oven makes me want to go make some peach cobbler or apple crisp.

[@4centhotdog]

good idea, thanks!

[@darylh100]

I got started with cast iron several years ago after watching your videos. Just love it. The steam method is an awesome way to clean cast iron. Your absolutely correct that everyone will fight over the cast iron when you are gone!!

[@aguythatworkstoomuch4624]

I’ve have my grand moms 20” cast iron skillet since she died. It’s probably over 70 years old. I use a soft sponge with NO soap. Then I season it every time with bacon fat that I save. Just a small coating like a teaspoon for the inside and outside. Then in the oven at 350° for 35 minutes. That’s my grandmoms recipe and I always go buy it. And my cast-iron skillet is perfect! It adds flavor to whatever I cook. This has been used at least 5 days a week for over 70 years and it’s a special cooking instrument and I’m lucky to have it

[@tubeonline629]

20 inch cast iron skillet? That would co error my whole stove top, I bet it weighs 50 ponds.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Thank you, Mr Cowboy. I’m a Marine Corps vet of thirty years service, and I love your channel and I love your patriotism.

[@lakota1947]

Yet again, love the the way you teach cleaning cast iron , you are the best!! Semper fi

[@staciesabatino3817]

Ken and Shan, Great refresher! I'm 54 and have my Great Grandmothers cast iron pan and I have 2 from my Dad I have noticed my Great Grandmothers are in better shape and easier to keep clean the newer ones I have I guess need more time to get to that place. May I say to anyone starting out using cast Iron get a sleeve handle I promise you its a good investment. I made the mistake one time and never want anyone to feel that pain.Thank You both!

[@krzykatldy8688]

Just take a square hot pad then bend it over and run a stich around two sides. That will work just fine to slip onto the handle.

[@davidm4160]

My grandma cooked for seven boys and seven girls and my grandpa, I have two of her skillets, been using them for 25 years, still going strong. I use a metal spatula and scrape it, keep them oiled and seasoned.

[@rustyshackleford1908]

Nothing I appreciate more than advice from a cowboy 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@tedcorey3054]

You should check out the K R documentary on Gallery America .

[@rustyshackleford1908]

​@@tedcorey3054 I will do that! Thank you!

[@josephcapra8484]

No belt buckle. NOT a cowboy

[@yearginclarke]

At 6:19 glad you brought that up. I'm a single guy and frequently I'll eat immediately after the food is out of the skillet because I don't want my food to cool down while cleaning. Particularly fried eggs or just anything that you don't want to cool down too much. However if it's something that will stay warm for a while, or that doesn't matter if it cools down, I'll go ahead and clean my pan while it's already hot. Now I know you can put your food in a warm oven to keep your food warm while you do the cleaning, but personally I'll just clean it later most of the time. I've found that sometimes an oven used for warming stays on for a while longer than you anticipated for various reasons, particularly if cleaning more than one pan, and depending on how much cleaning is required. Sometimes it would use less electric/gas to eat your food and just re-heat and clean the pans later.

[@35700Punk]

I’ve been binge listening to every video on this channel while I drive since I’ve found it. Really feels like family is gathered round and time just flies. Thanks Kent and Shan!!

[@Kyle-Thor420]

The space bit had me laughing, thanks kent. Your a gem

[@anthonyvandeheiden2943]

That's exactly how my Granny Hodge showed me when i spent summers with her, seeing you doing it brought back many a fond memory ! Thank you Mr Rollins and keep em coming !

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I've used cast iron all my life,and your steam cleaning method is the best I've used Bar None

[@Randy8923]

I love my cast iron! I have my Grandmothers and its way over a hundred years old and still looks new and we use it all the time. Blessings.

[@irmaalvarado3197]

Love how specific and detail this video is!

[@buds2344]

I apreciate learning this stuff when my dad passed away when I was really young... Not trying to get emotive, but I'm thankful for this content.

[@tomproctor.archive]

There's definitely a lot of chemistry going on there with the cast iron. It's a labor of love to get the pan to consistently perform and look great too, but with the good tips and tricks it's worth the effort. Thanks Kent, you rock.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks Kent and Shannon and the Gard House Dogs, great video!! Stay safe around there and keep the camera rolling. Fred.

[@pierre6625]

Hello Cowboy Kent. I do love every cast iron skillet, dutch oven, kettle, and so on. You are so right that cleaning right after cooking is the best. Just as you described it, hot water with a sponge and re-seasoning it after every use. You are the reason that I stopped using paper towels to rub them clean. In one of your older videos, you explained that using a paper towel leaves the material in the bottom. Thank you for all the videos that you and your wife share with us. God bless you both.

[@wastrelway3226]

Never use a paper towel for anything. They are very wasteful and messy. You can get shop rags from an auto parts store (usually red ones) or you can get white ones. They are cheap, washable and reusable.

[@lespaul36]

@@wastrelway3226 I picked up some cheap restaurant cloth napkins in white for holidays and then some red ones because they hide some of those BBQ stains better. I also got some bar towels and kitchen towels in white. I save a ton of money on disposables and now my white laundry loads a better size without changing the cost of my laundry or water use (finally made a real small load instead of a 1/4 load). I still use paper towels for some animal "accidents". Besides them paying for themselves in no time, my kids feel fancy LOL. I also use those shop towels and micro fibers, they last a long time and are great for many things. I thought it would be a big inconvenience and it is not at all, just throws off some guests LOL. But I save over $50 a month and have less trash.

[@dianneperkins9192]

⁠@@wastrelway3226, I use the auto rags too!

[@14sgs]

I switched to cast iron a few years back based on your videos. I think the food tastes better and cleaning up is so much easier. I'll never switch back. THX Mr. and Mrs. Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Best thing to cook with

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

These periodic updates and reminders on cast iron care are the best way to keep the quality of cooking at its best, and who better to explain it than the true expert himself. I am one who bought my first cast iron because of Kent and Shannon and truly enjoy my slowly expanding collection which means taking care of them. Great video again from the best.

[@Ps23cm]

🖐️ 72 yr old and still learning. Did not know about the soft scrubber but need to try on two 8" lodge skillets given to me. God bless y'all!

[@LillyR539]

Scrubby is great on cast iron

[@Ps23cm]

Thank you! I will try that.

[@noozle3884]

This is exactly what I needed, just as I needed it. Thank you Cowboy Kent from a Dutch viewer!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shwa8157]

Just last night I was watchin your channel and almost left a comment asking if you can please make a "how to clean cast iron" vid! And like magic, here it is!!! Thank you!

[@mattatkinson5187]

I put off using cast iron for too many years, because I didn't want to bother taking care of them. Once I finally broke down and got my first pan, I can't imagine cooking without it now. I love them and they really aren't that hard to clean and season. Thanks for the great tips, I will definitely benefit from them.

[@bladeflapUH60]

Always enjoy your cast iron shows. God’s peace be with you and your family.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks and God bless you

[@devinm9245]

exactly the kind of video I looked for a few years ago before I got my skillet and dutch oven great video, I've heard both. some act as though its a irreversible mistake to clean cast iron with soap, but my grandmother used a cast iron skillet all her life and always scrubbed it after so. to each their own

[@rogerbianco2716]

I AM Still here , watching all these years , better than ever ! GOD BLESS ! KEEP ON KEEPEN ON !

[@dinglenutzog]

My family has grown to love using cast iron for most of our cooking 😊

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

This video on cleaning and maintaining cast iron cookware is the best on KZbin!!! You answered ALL of my questions in this video. Thanks so much, Kent! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@guybowers9094]

My wife has a large skillet she got from her mom. I have no idea how old that thing is, but it's from way back. I know that. I have always wondered about the buildup on the outside, and now I know it is possible to remove and without causing any damage

[@lowyoyo9961]

I inherited a Griswold 12" skillet that wasn't PROPERLY cared for. It was heavily crusted. Took it to a company that restores precision machinery and they blasted it to bare metal with ground nut shells without harming the iron. Made popcorn in it for weeks on end only wiping it between batches with paper toweling. No salt. No soap. Today, I own a classic, omelet ready Griswold that we use daily.

[@jroar123]

I hand wash cast iron in the sink with soap and water. Afterwards I dry it by putting it on the stove with a rubbing of olive oil. Then it hang it up in the kitchen. Now, I was digging in a destroyed homestead on a trail back woods in Richmond Virginia. I found an old cast iron skillet about 2 feed in the dirt. It was super rusted needing a lot of work. I took it home to Houston and started my restoration. I first placed it in the oven and used the oven cleaner method. When it cooled off I hit it with steel wool but that wasn’t enough. I used some rust remover as well. I finally hit it with a metal brush on a dermal. It took a week of cleaning to get it back down to metal. Once cleaned I started the seasoning process, which took lots of time but successful. I cook with that skillet all the time. I also found a Dutch oven in a backyard sale. It was also rusted needing a lots of elbow grease and seasoning. That one stays on the stove because I use it about every other day. I use it to fry French fries. I half cook them first and then take them out. Once they cool off I fry them again until the outside is golden brown. I add spices after they come out of the oil. The best fried on Earth. Great and easy cast iron cooking. Thanks for the video!

[@trkarst82]

I appreciate the video. I like to cook breakfast scrambles, steak, and bacon in my 12-inch cast iron skillet and this video taught me a thing or two.

[@marycottril4566]

Back in early 2002 we had a house fire and my dad lost almost all of my grandmother's cast iron skillets they meant a lot to him, it's taken us all these years but we've slowly been getting him new ones. We love your videos, it's nice to see someone cook in cast iron like he does. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

[@benedictjohannes]

I didn't mean to be insensitive, but I can't help but think. They're cast iron skillet. They should outlast a house fire, if you can dig it out of the ruins, I'd think they'd be usable again.

[@lolitadiaz0113]

@@benedictjohannesikr I think the same 😢

[@christophermeraz-mata]

@@benedictjohannes Yes but it's dangerous to go digging through collapsed structures. You could die in there.

[@bullard73]

@@benedictjohannes probably warped

[@SonsofChuckNorris]

I’m only 4 years old, born in the pandemic! I already know about this method and have been showing it to my grandchildren for years! Thanks for sharing your experience to toddlers like me!

[@brittz7506]

Love this!!! How to use and treat cast iron is how I discovered your channel in the 1st place, many years ago ❤ thanks for all the advice

[@Doomskooter]

You, my friend. You are a National treasure. God bless you and your family. Looking forward to my purchase of your cookbooks.

[@karensweet6530]

I've cooked with cast iron my whole life! I've got about 8 skillets that are all sizes, a Dutch Oven, and a Grill pan! I cook all my food in them. I love my cast iron! Thank you Cowboy Kent! That's how I clean mine! 🙏❤🇺🇸 PS I Do have one that's got some rust on it that I've got to clean. Its one of my Grandmaws old pans that I had put away! I noticed it about a week ago so I've got to do that. I've been very busy bc we has really bad destructive storms that came through and knocked down about 50 trees! Alot of work! I'll get it done tho! ❤

[@shannondixson2240]

Sending prayers

[@lornaparis788]

I am 58. . And my mother always used cast iron. I have tried nob stick n more and I love your recipes and obstructions. I bought your cowboy way cookbook. I adored your video on how to male tamales. . . That is what hooked me. You are a great teacher! Thank you..

[@CowboyKentRollins]

We thank you somuch for watching

[@mikecallahan8234]

I am so glad I found you on KZbin. My dear grandmother did her cast iron the same way. Thank you for reviving the memories.

[@phillipjones3342]

Well, I love anything to do with the cast-iron. I just bought the cheap Walmart brand and I have to start from scratch. I was hoping this would show me but I’m sure it’s in your playlist. Thanks for sharing.

[@paladonis]

Not a question for me anymore, as I have been using my Lodge 12in cast iron for about 5 years now, but it might help newer cast iron folks to explain what exactly "seasoning" is and does. I know it results in polymerization of the cast iron and why it's important. When I initially got started it was the term people would toss around "Did you season it?" "Is it seasoned?" "oh you know you have to season that!" But yet no one could tell me why or what seasoning does. I even went back to watch your "How to Cast Iron: Cooking, Cleaning, and Seasoning" video from 4 years ago and you put it the same way everyone else does. You need to season it. Season it. Season it. You talk some processes, but not what that means. I guess I am getting at a Cast Iron Vocabulary episode maybe? Sorry for the winded explanation, but I wanted to be through. Thank you for all that you and Shan (and all the "Taste Testers") do!

[@Tendomcgoobin]

What

[@nicksanchez6667]

I would love to see how you season the outside of Dutch ovens & cast iron skillets. Seasoning the inside is easy enough but I never know how to deal with the grease (seasoning) dripping off the outside of a pan.

[@elpolmexcal9858]

Great explanation on how to clean that cast iron skillet I thank you mr. Kent and may God bless you and yours.👍🏼

[@BillyDiamond]

You've been a great help to me. Acquired my cast iron skillet from 86 year old dad. It's been passed down a few generations. You are so helpful, Kent... THANK YOU! I messed up right from the start. I knew not to wash but boiling hot water really started the rust. I had to start over and I appreciate you letting me know I could fix it. Will be watching some of your other cast iron videos to learn as well. New subscriber too. You are awesome!

[@FishTheJim]

I would like to see a video focused on Dutch Oven care and cleaning. I understand there is a lot of similarity but are there differences from a cast iron pan or a pot? I am going to be in the market for an outdoor Dutch oven or two in the near future and any reccomendations would be appreciated. :)

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Well, bless your heart, Kent and Sharon! We appreciate y'all so much! ❤😊

[@vr6410]

Thank you Kent for all of the wonderful wisdom. I thanks God for you. I hope that you all had a wonderful church service today. I know we did. God bless you and Shannon 🙏

[@CowboyKentRollins]

We did. It was good to meet you

[@vr6410]

@@CowboyKentRollins well we haven't met yet but as you know we can have what we say! If I don't meet you on earth I plan to meet you in heaven. What a wonderful place that will be!

[@DJDaddy-O]

I would love to see a video of your entire cast iron collection. My apologies if you already have a video up.

[@olbluetundra881]

Hello Mr Rollins and family. That's some good advice. I've been using salt scrubbing as long as I can remember. I've got some cast iron from the 1800's I still use. My newest piece is about 10 years old now. Still look and cook great. I don't mind boiling in any of my pots or pans. When I boil in a pan I just get it clean and throw a little fresh seasiong on and put back over the heat till she quits smoking. Then rinse again. Never had an issue. I've sooted up a pan before being in a hurry. Not a big deal. Let the heat do its job and most of it will come off. The rest will just dirty up your cleaning supplies. Then apply more seasoning. I've even used my cast iron on an induction cooktop with no issues. Actually worked pretty well. Just give it time to preheat properly. Anyway. Thanks for sharing the knowledge with us. Looking forward to some more good food and some fresh family photos.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad to help and we thank you for watching

[@FelichiaTM]

I'm glad in the beginning you mentioned using soap. I wag mine with a little hot soapy water, rinse well, put it on the heat to dry well, and put a thin layer of oil everytime. No issues. Thanks for the video

[@kathleenhannigan2487]

Wow! The beagle is over 20 years old???!!! That's one for the books.

[@aileensmith3062]

Another good video. We basically do our cast iron cleaning much like you do. On a side and perhaps positive note you now have the Original Seasoning in stock. So now and placing an order of your seasonings which will also have the Mesquite Wood Cast Iron Spatula. Gotta take advantage of the 15% off price by tomorrow!

[@shawnwalters9053]

Perfect timing. Was needing to clean day after use making cheeseburgers. Worked great with little effort.

[@marksmith9295]

I can attest that Kents cleaning methods work very well including his mesquite spatula I bought from his website. Use my 1980s 10 inch Lodge frypan all the time and it only takes a few minutes to clean after using and before eating. The newer Lodge pans are not smooth surfaced like the older ones but Kent covers this well in his playlist showing how to lightly sand. It sure reduced many cooking and seasoning cycles! One request though Kent would be to talk about use and care of steel frypans. They are used alot up here in Canada for shore lunch fish frying. I just retired so plan on getting a steel pan to use on my vintage (1936) Coleman stove I recently restored. All the best and thanks for what you do:)

[@chriscarter7182]

I very recently purchased a 22” Blackstone Griddle and the first thing I did was to sand the surface smooth and then seasoned with avocado oil. Almost right out of the starting gate, I was able to cook scrambled eggs nonstick. Where did I learn about sanding cookware you ask!? The answer is right here!

[@deanharrington4278]

Thank you Kent!! I needed a Good long Lesson on Cleaning up my Cast Iron Pans and Dutch Oven. The best Take away is the Wooden Spatula For Scraping off the residue...👍👏👏👏

[@IntenseAngler]

Great video and tips there Kent 👍 I remember discovering your channel years ago while looking up some restoration videos on cast iron. Been a proud subscriber every since 👍

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Thanks Kent and Shan for this video! My Great Grandparents settled here in central Texas in 1887 and I have a few of my Great Grandmothers cast iron pans and Dutch oven. I put them in a fire and started from scratch. I've been coating them now for a year and they are looking oh so good. God Bless yawl.

[@KentPenick]

It is rusted bad on the inside

[@SVMSICE]

I cooked Southern style hash browns on my cast iron almost every day for over a month. I just wiped it out with a cloth and re seasoned it. That built my seasoning super fast in that pan, so yeah that’s a good method if you didn’t make something that really dirtied the pan. I wasn’t new to cast iron when I did that with that pan and it’s absolutely the fastest I’ve built a good seasons like that. I’m glad I went on that weird kick of eating those potatoes like that everyday 🤣 Excellent video Kent, I didn’t need to watch this but come on, it’s a Kent Rollins video of course I’m gonna watch it 😆

[@FunAtDisney]

Great tips! I do occasionally use one of those chain-mail scrubbers on my Wagner skillet for stubborn stuck-on food and it works great for me. I sort of “burnishes” the pan to a nice sheen. Course Kosher salt is my go to though most of the time.

[@vinceruland9236]

I've used the nylon scrubber and hot water method for about 15 years. Works perfect for me. I also use a tiny bit of dish soap once in a while.

[@cherylmeri5143]

I inherited all my mothers' cast iron (I'm the only one that cooks with it) and she had one 6" skillet with that "stuff" built up on the outside. I never saw one like that and had no idea how to get it off. Inside is seasoned so well I want the outside to look great too. I just about fell off my chair when you mentioned how to get that off! NO ONE has ever said anything close to referencing all that goop on the outside! Thanks so much Kent! I appreciate you.

[@davehconner]

Considering all the craziness going on in the world these days, one of the fringe benefits of watching your videos is the reminder that there are still some pockets of sanity and good old-fashioned American culture where a traditional soul can find refuge.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

We thank you so much for taking time to watch, It is a Great Day Above The Grass

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Afternoon My Good Big Bro Kent Rollins & My Good Sis Shannon Rollins

[@freedomseeker1966]

Thank you Kent for a great and informative video!

[@karendillenbeck9990]

I had all my Grandma 's cast iron and it got stolen from storage. So I am starting from new... thank you for all your expert advice ♥️

[@bryancarver9850]

That is a total crime. I hope they dropped it on their toes

[@rosto1979]

Great tips!! Love using my cast iron skillets! And cleaning, boiling water on hot cast iron works great indeed! Keep up the great vids! Greetings from Holland! And God bless you too!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks and God bless you

[@Rrrossa]

Glad I came back for a new video. You're my cast iron idol!

[@kuro.hitsuji]

Honestly, I've avoided cast irons because of the cleaning, not using soap. But watching this, it is actually not that bad. Just a few extra minutes than it would take to scrub with a sponge. Thank you for this!

[@BornIn1500]

You can use soap. It doesn't hurt anything. The biggest thing is just to remember to rub some oil on it right after you dry it. No big deal.

[@AenglishBob]

Cleaning a well seasoned cast iron is a breeze. There are a lot of misconceptions around soap and cast iron. The fact is, soap no longer has the same lye content that it had so long ago. There's a reason they can use Dawn to clean oil spills off baby ducks. It's perfectly safe to use a drop of dawn when cleaning stubborn crud off of a cast iron, and if you've got some rancid oil sitting in the skillet it's probably a good idea. Just make sure to rinse it well and season properly after use.

[@Livetoeat171]

⁠@@BornIn1500 that's exactly what I've done for 40 years. I cannot even imagine eating off of a cast-iron skillet that has never been cleaned properly. I never ate at my grandma's house, but I heard that she never washed her skillet in all the years she owned it. I can't imagine the bacteria on it! I always wash mine with soap and hot water, then I oil it and put it back in the cupboard. It looks just like new. And if anything ever stuck to the bottom of it, I would pour water in it, and bring the water to boil. It removes it, and there's no need to ever, ever scrub that pan.

[@Livetoeat171]

It's funny that he says he doesn't like to boil water in it, but what does he think he's doing when he's boiling water to add potato slices or rice, etc.? There's absolutely nothing wrong with boiling water in it.

[@victorrosales7343]

This the only KZbin channel you need for any cast iron or cooking out doors. Kent is the man.

[@robdoyle2223]

Due to my son’s food allergies and concern of cross contamination of foods, I do have to use soap in my cast iron skillets from time to time. But I ALWAYS follow that up with steaming off the water and then reasoning it the way you show. Thank you for showing us how care for our pans!

[@lucyfoster8624]

...a refresher! Great. Thanks for sharing.

[@lucax2300]

Thank you for this. I've limited kitchen space and I use a cast iron skillet a lot.

[@deb6759]

Can't make goof cornbread without an iron skillet Peace and roses, Deb the TN Scary Lady

[@northernbackwoodsman263]

Had the privilege of listening to you give some of this advice, at Silver dollar city a couple years back. Thanks for the good information.

[@ontheone9559]

Tremendous job sir! I was one of them that would boil the water in the pan, no more! Thank you very much for your channel!

[@WandererParadise]

Valuable information for sure. I’m still new to cast iron and I really look forward to getting better at cooking with it.

[@moro21m]

the calmness in all his videos, God bless you cowboy

[@fm71450]

Dear Cowboy Kent, as always, thank you for your good recommendations, and clear explanations. We have been using the metal mesh “sponge” that you showed, to good effect. As you inferred, we are careful to not scratch the surface. Please keep up all that you do - from S.E. Tennessee, we appreciate you.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

We appreciate you watching

[@jtd4847]

I was given a Dutch oven that was purchased from Cabelas and someone left around a inch of oil in it. Been in it for probably years. The seasoning looks good on the inside but I'm not sure how I should clean it so it would be safe to cook food in. I was thinking I should start a fire in my offset smoker and start from scratch by burning it all off. However after watching several of your videos maybe I can take a short cut. Just do a thorough cleanup. This would be a good video. Love your videos.

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

I recently started using the chain mail style scrubbers. They make quick work of stuck on things. If you season after each cleaning (especially if using Flaxseed oil) you'll be just fine.

[@TravisFisher]

I use salt, soap, scrubbers, whatever is handy. It’s cast iron, pretty hard to damage. Just oil it and keep on cooking!

[@jkdbuck7670]

***Be sure you take that keyring thing off of the corner. It has an edge on it and can definitely scratch up your seasoning.

[@natecole3222]

I have tried the chain mail but it really doesn't work nearly as well as the other methods. I found scraping and a brush to be much faster, then hit it with a sponge to make sure the gunk is out. But hey, it it works, props.

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

@@TravisFisher I'm sure you do. You probably even put them in the dishwasher when no one is looking...

[@TravisFisher]

@@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor There's nothing more important than sanitized cookware. Other than maybe your own sanity.

[@Marqan]

I never knew that cast iron required special care, thanks for the info!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Any time!

[@leonlittlejohn658]

Thank you again for another awesome video Kent Thanks to you I now have a respectable cast iron collection and I have no other skillets... ❤😊

[@Dave-mf5fv]

I inherited several pieces of Griswold cast iron and they look ok, however I would like to clean them up. Your video helped me figure out what I needed to do. Thank You!

[@debbieharrison1911]

LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND THE PUPS

[@Chuck5653]

I have several old cast iron skillets, both Wagners and Griswolds. I have always used extremely hot water on a hot pan and it works great for me. Been using cast iron for quite some time. I do not use soap, and even with my old man taste buds I can taste the soap, and that is something I only did when a youngun and mom used it many times to train my tongue what was acceptable to say and what certainly wasn't. Good video Mr. Rollins.

[@andrewwatkins9901]

Loved this. Such great advice. Ones I've used for sure before on all kinds of different pieces. Thanks Kent for such great CLEAN content for all to view and that are family friendly. God Bless my man.

[@racefan1445]

First I want to say I simply love listening to you. I have started a great collection of cast iron and love all of it. People who say it is hard to clean are just using and cleaning it incorrectly. I recently obtained a 6 inch skillet that needs some tlc. It will be perfect when re-done. I do enjoy finding and restoring old pcs. Your method of cleaning is absolutely perfect. Do it right every time and these are the best pcs of cookware out there. Plus they can last forever.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks for your cast iron wisdom Kent. - Of course, this would apply to cast iron flat top griddles too (like the Blackstone). - Cheers!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Yep

[@Gravelbomber]

I don't like the chain mail scrubbers on cast iron, except as a last resort, but found they're phenomenal for cleaning stainless pots and pans.

[@danielfisher1204]

I have a skillet that has been handed down for 5 generations. The hand written instructions that came with it includes everything you mentioned . But it says to put a big pot of water on the stove to boil for cleaning. Also one last thing and I quote" This aint no husband trainer unless you run out of cord wood"

[@mletgrice63]

Cowboy….you are the BEST!🎉 I have followed your way of caring for my cast iron for years! Some folks fuss at me but I will never change my way.😂❤ THANK YOU!