how to season a new dutch oven

how to season a new dutch oven . or cast iron in general . if you own cast iron or just got a new cast iron pan or if your thinking of buying a new cast iron pan i suggest you buy lodge its the only makers of cast iron pots and pans in the united state . this is the way you season them for cooking . a good cast iron pan will last you a life time and then some . thanks for watching and if you haven't already consider subscribing and ringing that bell for more diy dark matter .
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[@diydarkmatter]

oven temperature is 350 - 400 degrees . thank you for watching .

[@cevichexconxpescado]

How would you do it on a gas stove top? my dutch oven has 3 legs

[@diydarkmatter]

@@cevichexconxpescado well most people who season there dutch ovens do it in the oven on 350 to 400 degrees for about a hour or so . but on the stove top how its done is pretty much the same way what your trying to do is dehydrate oil into the pores pf the cast iron . the best way i have really found in my opinion to season cast iron is to cook with it . every cast iron pan has to be cleaned if a person tells you they dont wash there cast iron there lying . i have owned cast iron my whole life and cast like any other pan needs to be cleaned at some point . even if cleaning it just means rinsing it out with hot water and wiping it clean with a rag or paper towel . so to answer your question . to season your dutch oven on your stove top im guessing you do not have a oven . thats fine . you would wipe a thin coat of oil grape seed oil is really the best but any cooking oil will work it just might smoke a little bit . do not use animal fat if you can help it like bacon grease . un less you plan on cooking with it every day . and even then i dont recommend it . animal fat will go rancid (spoil) . but wipe it with a thin coat of veggie oil . then set it on your burner and get it hot till you start to see the oil start to smoke with the lid on it turn your burner off and let it cool do this a few times till when it is cool you can see that the oil has dried inside of it . but thats only one way . you could just wipe a thin coat of oil on it get it hot let it cool then do it again . you could cook with it wipe it out rinse it out then wipe it out then wipe a new coat of oil on it while its still hot after drying on the stove burner . yes your cast dutch oven should fit on your burner maybe not great but still set on it with the legs i have legs . the only way i could not see it working on your burner is if you have a convection style burner that needs a flat surface to work . i hope this helps and dint confuse you more then you already was . really seasoning is a very simple thig it only gets confusing cause there are so many ways to do it . but really the best way is just use it clean it then dry it on the stove and wipe in a new coat of oil while its still hot . hope this helps . thank you for watching and your comment .

[@stanislavkaliuzhnyi7609]

was thinking of buying dutch oven for a while, and today is the day, me and my 5 years old son bought our first dutch oven) now learning how to get it ready to work) thank you for this video!

[@ayonnaj]

I was just gifted a gently used Dutch oven & this video was just what I needed! Great video thanks!!

[@cydprec]

I'm 19 and just bought my first dutch oven. I can season it now. I think I'll keep learning things from you. Thanks!

[@diydarkmatter]

That is awesome! thank you and good luck with the dutch oven cooking there is nothing like it

[@alexyu6928]

Wow, that "wet" look was awesome. If you didn't touch it I would have thought you just simply applied oil but didn't bake it. That glassy coating sure looked like high gloss finish of fancy wood furniture. Great job.

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks alex i appreciate your comment buddy .

[@CalvinsCorner72]

I have 2 of these very same Dutch Ovens myself. One I haven't even got out the box yet. I caught it on sale at Tractor Supply for like $32.00 last Fall. Love your Gas stove dark I want one here one day. Oh no no I always hear folks saying not to use a paper towel but you know what? I use lard and a paper towel too. But don't use too much Dark. Need to wipe it out as much as you can or it will gum up. Don't want it gumming up. I seasoned mine in the gas grill outside in the summer so the heat don't make the house too hot. AC cost $$. Boy Oh Boy look at you RUBB that LID!!!! Oh I sure hope you turn that Dutch Oven upside down when you put it in the oven. I remember old Cab 7 gave you that one. Sweet flower loving CABBY 7. LOL OH NO you didn't turn it upside down! That oil will gum up on the bottom......YEP at 9:26 you can see the yellow gum starting to build. It's not bad so just next time turn it upside down . Hope you don't get upset with me. Thanks Dark.....

[@diydarkmatter]

naa never upset with ya brother yeah shoot i will remember that next time its all good i know how to strip the season as well . next time calvin ill turn it upside down brother . thanks for watching buddy

[@apetchel]

Thanks!! I'm a newly graduated college student - just bought my first cast iron Dutch oven. I assumed the preseasoning would be enough to keep bread from sticking in the Dutch oven - after struggling to get the bread out, i will not make that mistake again! Thanks for all the info.

[@diydarkmatter]

lol thats a great story . live and learn . no the factory seasoning is just a thin coat of oil to keep it from rusting in storage . good luck with your new cast iron and congrats on graduation .

[@guzgrant]

I was trained at the Escofier school of cuisine...they dont use Dutch ovens but I do . Anyway the way we seasoned caste iron pans and skillets was always to dry heat the item , throw salt into it heat it further and exfoliate using baking parchment as a cloth . Once rendered we would apply either oil or lard and rub it in until it sank in . Keeping the item as hot as possible during the whole process . No pancake or omelette ever stuck besides the first one 😂

[@diydarkmatter]

you know i wont be the first one to say there are alot of ways to season a cast iron pan be it dutch oven or skillet . and i dont argue with much on it to be honest other then the use of animal fat and even then if the pan is used every day and cleaned regularly its fine . the reason i dont agree with the use of animal fat is that it will go rancid . now i dont use the dutch oven as much as i should and really only once in a while to be honest so it is stored most of the time . so it is seasoned with a thick coat of oil to protect it from rusting from moister in the air . now like you i find that a little lard in a hot pan is the way to go and i dont bake the skillet i just use it every day . a good used cast iron pan dont need to be seasoned because it is being seasoned every time you add a little oil to it . i wipe them out with a paper bag or paper towel once in a while when needed i will wash them in dish soap and scrub them . but most of the time some hot water and a metal spatula does the trick . you will hear all kinds of ways to season cast iron and for the most part they all work . thank you for your advice and Technik it is always nice to hear someone else's way of doing things . bless you and happy new year .

[@guzgrant]

@@diydarkmatter I completely agree and should have mention the lard over oil would only be advisable in busy daily restaurants scenarios and very frequent use I wasn’t trying to be pedantic , correctional at all .I was just saying how we did it incase anyone was interested . The pans were seasoned when new or if to be used repurposed for different dishes especially sauce based things which needed real cleaning , else as you say the frequent reuse kept them seasoned enough . Anyway I enjoyed your video and the reason I was looking was to find a recommendation of manufacturer for personal use , if you have any suggestions I’d appreciate that . I have a Petromax but would like to get a larger size .

[@melindahernandez8778]

Thank you! I'm going to use my Dutch Oven for the first time this evening to make my dogs some food. I've never used a Dutch Oven soooo now mine is coated with avocado oil and in the oven at 350° for an hour as your instructions. Afterwards, I'll give it an hour to cool and then get busy cooking in it. Thanks again 👍

[@diydarkmatter]

thats awesome . you will enjoy it . i have never used avocado oil let me know if it smokes bad or not please . thank you .

[@charchar6140]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience on how to season cast iron Dutch oven pan…ready to use mine and I feel more confident using it now lol thanks again for easy to follow straight forward video

[@LeeRalph100]

I have really wanted to pick up a dutch oven and start using one. Thanks for showing the seasoning process!!!

[@diydarkmatter]

your welcome brother . heck yeah you will love it

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

When you were rubbing that oil on that thing I thought Oh my rub it dark oh yeah rub it" I kinda got that tingle in my britches.....lol Awesome explanation of how to season cast iron bud!

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother.

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

No Filter Nina Hahahahaaa!

[@terrietackett8964]

Naughty boy!!

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

I like the way you were rubbing that pot.I can't wait to see you cook up something in that.

[@diydarkmatter]

lol thanks brother . just waiting for the weather to warm up a little then ill try to cook something good for everyone i hope . not easy to impress with great cooks like you and helga and calvin and chris and paivi and booger and cooking with a little spice . and so many others lol . but ill try to cook something good .

[@semco72057]

I have two dutch ovens and have not used them yet, but is going to season them again like you did with your's. Mine is a Lodge brand also and I intend to get plenty of use out of them like you. I am still waiting on the skillet I ordered from the Stargazer company and it is on back order due the demand for their product. Right now I am using my Grandmother's old cast iron skillet which she used for decades in her kitchen on her wood stove. That skillet have been great for her and is fine for me.

[@diydarkmatter]

cast iron never goes out of style . its great for everything . i love cast iron and it sounds like you have a great collection started . them old pans handed down are always the best ones they have lived seen all kinds of cooking and to have one of your grandmothers cast iron pans is awesome . all the goodness that comes with cast and the memories of grandmas cooking to . you just cant beat that kinda love . thanks for watching my friend

[@CharlieKnobcheese]

Wow! 2 minutes of info compressed into almost 12 minutes. That was a really handy hint to open the oven door before putting the lid and pan in. Johnny Cash as well singing about the day after an extremely hot Beef Vindaloo.

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks for watching charlie . im glad you enjoyed the video .

[@57REDROOSTER]

My kitchen walls are full of hanging cast iron skillets and probably 15 different Dutch ovens... I personally burn off the factory seasoning in my wood stove or camp fire... Then I will use lard only... Not saying you are wrong brother... 100 different ways of doing something correctly... Just my way of doing things... My grandparents 50 years ago showed me... Your iron looks good so thumbs up brother...

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother yeah i know lard is the best way to do it but dint have any at the time . i dont have a wood burner wish i did . and with the snow on the ground and it being so cold right now i was afraid it would crack the cast . but you cant beat the old ways of doing things for sure . its all good though my cast gets burned off and reseasoned every year just to remove build up and crusty burnt on ikies lol . thanks red .

[@KevinsAdventures]

Wow Dark, you were like an expert in seasoning a pan, I really enjoyed this man. Thank you very much for showing me this, I appreciate it and it did look like glass. 👍

[@oldchevy4x4]

If you ask 10 cast iron guys how to season, you'll get 13 answers LOL I run hotter myself, depending on oil 450-500°. Big ole thumb's up from here bud... can't wait to see it in use!

[@diydarkmatter]

yeah i tried to keep it open minded so as to not get a bunch of your doing it wrong comments . best part is that i can change any time i want to try a new way .thanks for the great comment and watching brother

[@oldchevy4x4]

In my opinion, there is no wrong way as long as it works! :-)

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

Seen lots of DO.....yours is the e shinest.

[@MrMach1]

Pulling out my Dutch over tomorrow and season it. It’s new and still in the box

[@diydarkmatter]

lol good deal brother glad to hear it cause i got you in on the tag i believe helga pa cooking is going to tag you brother . cant wait to see what you cook . may be the start of a new cooking channel hmm . lol . god bless brother and thank you for watching

[@Mryaseen2001]

OMG! This video 5 y!!!! And I am just few days ago recive mine oven. I want to use just for sd bread. And now I am exploring what I have to do before using it. Mine little smaller. Thank you gor explanation

[@diydarkmatter]

glad you enjoyed it hope yours serves you well .

[@terrietackett8964]

Bought two really nice, cast iron Dutch ovens at Goodwill for $40.00. Going to use this method for seasoning...

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks im sure your going to love them

[@terrietackett8964]

Followed your instructions, and they look beautiful!!

[@b-a-rron5563]

Just got a cast iron Dutch oven today. Thanks for the lesson

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you for watching hope you enjoy your new cast iron

[@KevinsAdventures]

Hell yeah Dark!! I just revisited this video and I'm all set up to reseason all my cast iron pans. There could be worse ways to spend my Saturday afternoon ;) Thanks for sharing this knowledge my friend.

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks brother . only thing i suggest that aint in the video is turn the dutch upside down brother it allows the oil to drip off and not pool inside it . stay warm my friend

[@ThePapa1947]

Well now I know what I am going to do today. I have 2 cast iron frying pans and they are seasoned OK . But what you have just did tells me mine could be way better. I will do them this afternoon. Great video with excellent results. THANKS! Gary

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks gary yeah give it a shot just turn your pans upside down when you bake them that way the extra oil can bake off and wont pool in the bottom . let me know how it turns out for ya im sure you will like the results .

[@ThePapa1947]

Ahh thanks for that tip I was about to do it the other way. YIKES

[@navjotsidhu9972]

Thanks for the video...I bought dutch oven today and going to season it

[@diydarkmatter]

Sounds great! thanks for watching .

[@johnagen3688]

2 years later, r u still enjoying it!?

[@NightfallHomestead]

Awwww. I didn't expect this. You laugh just like my Dad at the very beginning of this when he is in a fun mood! Subscribed just for that before even watching! Happy Monday!

[@NightfallHomestead]

Tattoos like him too!

[@diydarkmatter]

@@NightfallHomestead thank you very much . i bet your dad is a fun guy to be around . hope you have fun here as well .

[@NightfallHomestead]

@@diydarkmatter he is the good stuff! Just an ole' hippie! Thank you so much!

[@diydarkmatter]

@@NightfallHomestead always welcome .

[@mustang774]

Looks good Dark. I can't wait to see you cooking in that. I just got a small Lodge frypan. I seasoned it twice.......Take care, Bluefin.

[@diydarkmatter]

cast iron is the best god bless bluefin

[@D...........33]

Spot on. 😜 looking good 😂I am all over this

[@diydarkmatter]

You got this!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Excellent brother! A must know for everyone who buys new and even old cast iron.

[@diydarkmatter]

heck yeah love cast

[@FlintandSteelSurvival]

Very nice! I always just use butter but it looks like oil works great too!

[@diydarkmatter]

there are a few different ways for sure . i have heard lard the most and oil and olive oil . butter i have used before in my skillets . the seasoning just makes them non stick and keeps them from rusting it also picks up flavor if you dont strip it off . cast is a wonder pan .

[@GmaAlice]

A little much vegetable oil on it there Dark. We used lard and our fingers to season ours. Now it's bacon grease. It's just what I learned growing up. My frying pan has a nice seasoning on it using this method. But now a days people have different ways of seasoning their cast iron cookware. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@diydarkmatter]

had to use what i had sweet alice . thank you for watching dear

[@GmaAlice]

+dark matter I understand that, I was just sharing my way. As I see it you do what you've got to do and use what you've got to use to do it. Hope you and your wife have a great week.

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

To rehabilitate an old cast iron skillet, for example, should the rust be first removed with steel wool before seasoning?

[@diydarkmatter]

sure you can use steel wool . put some oil in the pan and scrub it good to remove the rust . cheap veggie oil works well . then wash the pan good with soapy water . alot of people will say dont use soap . but you want to remove the rust and the oil from the pan . then once you have the rust and oil removed from the pan then season it . there are other ways to remove rust as well but this has always been a good way to do it with out alot of work or hurting the pan . good luck i hope this works well for you . thank you for watching .

[@LunaticDad]

Nice my man I will leave a like and continue watching Have a great weekend

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks dad

[@newageselfreliance]

Very Cool!!! I know a lot of people that love cast iron.

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you . yeah cast is the best

[@PennsylvaniacookingBlogspot]

Nicely done. Lodge is it in my book. Mine has held up for decades. (Jeez, that makes me sound old.) Not sure if you follow him, by my hero in the dutch oven world is Cowboy Kent Rolins.

[@diydarkmatter]

lol yeah stole his tags for this video lol . got me on the first page . great stuff . you are still sooo sexy for 21 .

[@FishinNStuff]

I love DIYs I do em too lol , that's handy information brother

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@Lisa54321]

Thank you for this video. I just bought my very first cast iron Dutch oven and will season it tomorrow 🍳😁.

[@diydarkmatter]

thats awesome . good luck and i hope you enjoy the new dutch oven .

[@JSJTOUTDOORS]

The Dutch over should honesty be hot for oil to soak into pores properly.

[@mikepenn8273]

Good video I felt like I was camping with my troop

[@diydarkmatter]

thats awesome thanks for watching mike .

[@randomness3235]

I just purchased my first one, it's shipping now and was wondering how to clean off the manufacturer "seasoning" before seasoning it myself? Great video, thanks for posting.

[@diydarkmatter]

well there is three ways to do it . some better then others . 1st way is to give it a good scrubbing with soap and water after all seasoning is just baked on grease or oil . 2nd way is to soak it in a good bath of vinegar . vinegar is a acid and will eat off the oil or grease . 3rd way is to put it in a nice camp fire and burn off all the oil or grease just be sure to do it on a nice day rain or snow might crack your cast iron . after one of these three ways just give it a good coat of oil flax seed oil is the best or grape seed oil . then bake it on 350 or 400 degrees for about a hour or two . repete if you like . good luck with your new dutch oven and thank you for watching .

[@randomness3235]

@@diydarkmatter Awesome, thanks for the reply.

[@DifferingLikes]

Awesome tip, never knew how to do it. Found you on bone's yard channel Showing my support and look forward to watching more of your videos

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks bones is great .

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Oh yeah!!!!! Here first to support you. Watching still.....

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks calvin means alot coming from you brother .

[@lordkasten3161]

I really enjoyed the commentary lol Q: can olive oil be used? Q: what’s the proper way of cleaning after cooking something like say pot roast?

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks . you can pretty much use any oil but some will smoke more then others . like coconut oil will smoke to high heaven . you know people are different when it comes to cleaning these if the seasoning is good a little hot water and a good wipe down and rinse is all you need . i really dont like to use soap on mine if it dont need it cause cast iron tends to take on the taste of things and soap washes that away but it wont hurt the pan any . how i like to wash mine if they get really bad is to soak them in hot water just long enough to loosen any sticky stuff maybe give it a little scrub with chore boy . rinse it out real good and dry it on the stove . if its not to bad some times ill just wipe it out real good with a paper towel .really depends on what you cook in it . if you do wash it and dry it after it cools a little bit just give it a light wipe down with veggie oil . dont use animal fat to season your pans like bacon grease . people say they do it and its ok if you cook in it everyday but animal fat will go rancid . (spoil ) . a light coat of veggie oil is really the cheapest and best way to do it . but i dont see any reason olive oil wont work .it might smoke a little bit . well i hope i answered all your questions and feel free to ask if you have other questions ill answer if i can . thanks for watching .

[@MikeAffinityTuts]

Fantastic did not even know you had to do this

[@diydarkmatter]

yeah but its worth it thanks brother

[@maryreed2619]

Terrific job Dark! I do mine the same way. Nothing like cast iron for even tempered cooking! Tfs... 😊

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks i do love my cast iron . my wife loves it to but hates how heavy it is . its ok i like to clean them myself anyway .

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Dang..... I was waiting on some peach cobbler!!!!!

[@diydarkmatter]

lol wont see that here i h8 peaches .thanks for watching brother

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

dark matter - how about apple???

[@tinykitchenTV]

I love my cast iron pans. Never seasoned them in the oven, always on the stove...gotta try that!

[@diydarkmatter]

i think you will like it better in the oven . it bakes on that coat of oil .

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

That's awesome. Just bought a 10 and 14 inch

[@diydarkmatter]

that is awesome bradford . tip that was not in the video put your dutch ovens in the oven upside down so the oil does not pool . and a cookie sheet uder them to catch the excess oil . and happy cooking your going to love them .

[@JoeDIY]

New support here and Ya man I agree nothing beats cast iron last forever and u can cook on your stove or on the campfire can't beat it take it easy thanks for the support 👍

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother glad you enjoyed it .

[@420THUNDER]

Nice job! I as well own Lodge gear.

[@diydarkmatter]

i own a few different types of cast . and to be honest about it i just bought one of there commemorative pans for my daughter and was surprised at how thin it was and lighter then some of my off brand cast iron . im not really a lodge cheer leader for say they make nice pans and its American made . but i have to say there are off brand name pans that are just as well made if not better . this dutch oven i will say is one hunk of cast for sure . beleave it or not one of my favorite cast iron pans come from walmart . no name 14" skillet . and if your wondering what commemorative pan i bought it was the new rosie the riveter pan . great gift for any lady that loves cast iron .thanks for watching and have a great day/night .

[@420THUNDER]

@@diydarkmatter Very informative. My cast is too heavy for my roomie. I will check Walmart for a lighter one for her. I do enjoy my lodge set though.

[@diydarkmatter]

@@420THUNDER if your looking for a good pan for your roomie thats light you might want to try a carbon steel pan there lighter then cast and still are like cast they need to be seasoned and will have a non stick surface . my opinion cast is better but we have a carbon steel wok and its very nice .

[@AOKUrbanHomestead1]

Thanks for this video. Just got cast iron so this will help.

[@diydarkmatter]

thats great .

[@OK-ws7ti]

i love cast iron, one day im going to forge my own

[@diydarkmatter]

that would be cool

[@VansWorld]

Awesome video man thanks for sharing good information. Have a great week👍😁

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@phyllismulkey3778]

looking good lol now you gotta cook something in it

[@diydarkmatter]

will do as soon as it warms up a little

[@BarrowBoyWoods]

Cool video well done thank you for sharing dark matter

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother glad you enjoyed it .

[@BlackPowderTherapist]

Two questions, 1 - what was the tempature? 2 - does the oven have to be upside down?

[@diydarkmatter]

sorry eddie i just found this in my spam comments . the temp i use is 400 degrees . it should be upside down it dont have to be but if there is excess oil it will pool and dry in the bottom of the pan or dutch oven . im sorry it took so long to answer you but like i said i just found it in my spam comments . thank you very much for watching eddie .

[@myrtle363]

❤ wow great thank you

[@teammosin9999]

Thank you!

[@diydarkmatter]

your very welcome .

[@shirleylake7738]

Thank you for the demonstration.

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you

[@PAPATexas]

I have never seasoned anything indoors! I'm watching because I love dutch ovens and dark matter! Turned out pretty looking! Good how to dark. 👍

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother glad you enjoyed it .

[@abrahamwu9680]

Do the legs get in the way when you put it in the oven? I know they make Dutch ovens without legs but I like the lid design on the camp stoves better.

[@diydarkmatter]

no you just got to set the legs between the rack bars

[@abrahamwu9680]

@@diydarkmatter Thanks! I’ve smoothed down my Lodge skillets to help with food not sticking as much to them - do you think it’s a good idea to do that to a camp Dutch oven’s cooking surface?

[@diydarkmatter]

@@abrahamwu9680 to be honest as long as there is no burs in the surface no . cast iron has pores in it these little pores are what hold your oil or seasoning . when the pan gets hot them pores act like a small lake of hot oil . thats what keeps your pan from sticking . i see people grinding and sanding down there cast iron and i cringe . dont do it unless you have to . you are only taking away from the life of your pan . besides with a metal spatula or a chore boy you can get the same results your looking for in a smooth surface with out as much damage . you want those little lakes of oil . hope this helps buddy and enjoy your cast iron .

[@opietaylor411]

Maybe this is a dumb question, but how long does it take to cool off before you get it out? 🤔

[@diydarkmatter]

i would give it a good hour or so . as long as its cool to touch you can pull it out . just remember cast iron is thicker then most pans and holds onto its heat alot longer . do not touch it if its still hot with out pot holders of some kind . you will burn yourself badly . but after a hour or so of cooling inside the oven it should be cool enough to take out with out to much worry . you can take it out of the oven hot if you like just remember to use a pot holder to protect your hands .

[@opietaylor411]

@@diydarkmatter Thanks for the reply! I'll keep this in mind. Cast iron is the way to go

[@diydarkmatter]

@@opietaylor411 indeed it is .take care

[@eduardepure9162]

Isn't animal fat better for seasoning? Or should I just use vegetable oil? I just bought my first cast iron dutch oven and I need to season it.

[@diydarkmatter]

animal fat can go rancid or spoil . use vegetable oil or olive oil flax oil canola oil work great and will last . when you wash your cast it is best to use really hot water and just rinse and wipe them out never use soap in them unless you really have to but soap is mild and wont hurt them . how ever you may have to reseason them after . never use animal fat if you dont have to .

[@eduardepure9162]

I read that fat that is solid at room temperature is better, that is why I asked. I will reseason it after the holiday.

[@CatfishWeekly]

Great job on this video

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@iplay2l821]

Tennessee Bull Here you purty devil you. lol . how do you handle the sticky residue. just wondering. I have one that has it and hate to have reclean and reseason. great video Old man really enjoyed you happy dark voice

[@diydarkmatter]

bull buddy good to see you was just thinking about you the other day . there is a couple ways you can try the first is to get real hot on the stove and wipe out with a clean cloth . the second is to soak it in boiling hot water and then give it a good scrubbing with soap and water and a chore boy . that should do it . put back on the stove heat it up to dry then put a light coat of oil on it to help keep the seasoning . the third is what i know you wont want to hear . you will have to put it in a fire and burn off all the seasoning allow to cool wash with soap and water then re season it . again its really good to hear from you brother i hope this helps please let me know how it works out . keep in mind that mild soap will not remove the seasoning alone .

[@tennesseebull2367]

Thanks buddy I'll give it a good heating and try wiping it out. Keep on smiling u devil u

[@diydarkmatter]

@@tennesseebull2367 right back at you bull

[@richardcooper4825]

Great video - thank you. Will it work as well if I place aluminum foil on the rack so I can avoid grease/oil getting on the rack and bottom of the inside of the oven?

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you and yes its a good idea to use something to catch extra oil run off . but it wont be much if you just use a thin coat of oil . the only time i use alot of oil on my pans like in the video is when im about to store them for winter .

[@richardcooper4825]

@@diydarkmatter Thank you - Much appreciated - Merry Christmas!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Looks great brother! I could have sworn I was already subbed to you but as I looked for videos to season my Dutch oven you came up and I found out I’d been unsubscribed...doh! 😣....*resubbed* 🤟🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks nikki . sorry took so long to respond but your comment went to held for review and i forget to check them alot . and no worries about not being un subbed it happens all the time . thanks for coming back .

[@bonesyard8738]

I thought you just add salt and pepper to season lol great job brotha pal ole buddy

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks bones

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

Thanks for sharing your way of seasoning cast iron. I've got one in the basement that's got rust on and in it. It was like that when I got it last year, I just never got around to it. Does it smoke up the house?

[@diydarkmatter]

the rust is nothing to worry about take a container that will hold the pan and cover the pan with vinegar and let it set for a day or two and it will remove the rust give it a god soapy bath that will strip the cast of the vinegar . you will have a nice rust free clean pan then season it it will be just like new .

[@brandored24]

What temp do you have that at? Last I knew you season at 400-450F, NO ONE should be able to pull everything out of the oven with bare hands.

[@diydarkmatter]

well your right but i let my pans cool down after they cook . only a idiot would pull hot pans out of the oven with bare hands . and temp is not really set in stone . 300 to 500 if you want your only drying the oil on to the surface of the pan .

[@ladyjcro]

I do it just like urs but i hwat the pan first. Put it oiled in the oven n turn down to 150. 45mins then turn heat off n leave it kool down in the oven for another 45mins

[@diydarkmatter]

sounds good the point of baking them is to dry out the oil and coat the pan . makes it non stick . also keeps the pan from rusting . thank you very much for watching .

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Looks great Dark ,all ready to go ! Thanks for the demo Atb John

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks brother

[@kalobbyers9479]

Thanks for the video, it was really educational!

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@TravelwithYvonne]

really great Info Video !! Happy Sunday :)

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you so much dear . i'm so glad you enjoyed it .

[@GrantHubbard]

U the man!!!

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks grant buddy

[@alexg5513]

Perfect video, thanks so much for all the effort 🍗🥩🥓

[@diydarkmatter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Very timely video. I just bought a new cast iron skillet. Does the oil help it from rusting too? How often do you do that? PS. you got some oil on your shirt. :) Love ya Dark.

[@diydarkmatter]

yeah cast iron is the best your going to love it . yes it keeps it from rusting . and yeah i dint notice it till after i did the video once it was all done i was like dam . and it shows more in the video then in real life . it is not oil i think it is a stain from wood stain or maybe from finish im not sure wish i noticed it before i did the video . o well lol .thanks for watching dear lovez ya to

[@ausboy9251]

Great vid mate 👍

[@diydarkmatter]

Thanks 👍

[@Herfortz]

Thanks so very much for this brother.

[@diydarkmatter]

your welcome buddy thank you

[@russellleboeuf8637]

Just got one today. Good info. 👍🏻

[@diydarkmatter]

thanks Russell i appreciate you commenting to me and i wish you good luck with your new cast iron . happy cooking my friend .

[@espencer83]

It look beautiful

[@diydarkmatter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hermanswartbooi1850]

And i like it it looks great,al i want to know is what can i do to restore a rusty cast iron pot.

[@diydarkmatter]

well i would soak it in vinegar over night or until you can see the rust has been removed . then wash it with soap and water to clean it this wont hurt it any and will remove the dirt from the vinegar bath . rinse it well dry it on the stove to remove all moister . then let it cool wipe it down with a light coat of oil and bake for at least a hour at 350 to 400 degrees . repete this step 5-6 times . to get that glass like seasoning . hope this helps good luck

[@hermanswartbooi1850]

@@diydarkmatter Thanks a lot sir i wil do it.

[@bonesyard8738]

When manland seasoned his in my oven had the whole dam house smoking lol

[@diydarkmatter]

lol yeah had the whole house full of smoke here to lol . but the oven heats evenly .

[@bonesyard8738]

dark matter I bet u wife was pissed or her was gone lolololol

[@diydarkmatter]

my wife dont get pissed at me for nothing i do brother .

[@Myworldinokc]

great share dark.

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@cookingfun6245]

DM your cast iron is choice looking brother. thanx 4 sharing. 🖒🖒

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you very much .

[@buzzsah]

I like to cook with the iron.

[@diydarkmatter]

me to brother . if it was light it would be the perfect all round cooking camping hiking gear .

[@D...........33]

I use olive oil

[@diydarkmatter]

just dont use coconut oil it smokes to high heaven lol

[@wreckingopossum]

Was it sticky coming out of the oven?

[@diydarkmatter]

it depends on how much oil is used . if the oil puddles it can become sticky . but thin coats of oil will dry in the oven and should not be sticky .

[@dianneiverglynne]

Good demo! TY!

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you

[@liamsanchez6658]

At what temperature was it heated for an hour?

[@diydarkmatter]

350 to 400 . degrees .

[@lockman74]

I missed the temp of the oven, and cannot seem to find it haha whats the temp?

[@diydarkmatter]

i use 400 degrees for about a hour .

[@lockman74]

@@diydarkmatter ty!!!!!!!

[@JohnDoe-kr8eq]

Looks amazing. You replied to another comment and said that Lard us the best way to season. Is that a fact? Also how soon after seasoning can you utilize? 1 more question if you do not mind. Best site for Dutch oven recipes please.

[@diydarkmatter]

hmm i dont remember saying lard is best its not it will work in a pinch . just like grease of any kind . but flax seed oil is the best or grape seed oil . they wont smoke as much as other oils . veggie oil works great to but it does smoke so best to season them outdoors . stay away from animal fat like lard or bacon grease . for the reason that it will go rancid . (spoil) i hope this helps and sorry for the mix up with the lard . use oil not animal fat . best site for recipes for the dutch oven is youtube . there all kinds of recipes on youtube and there cooking videos . so you can see what it looks like how long it takes learn from others mistakes and so on . again i hope this helped out have a great day and good luck with your dutch oven .

[@JohnDoe-kr8eq]

@@diydarkmatter , Thanks for the correction. I will get some flax seed oil.

[@mistyfrequency7261]

I reckon lodge should send you a few more

[@diydarkmatter]

lol i would not be mad if they did for sure . thank you very much for watching misty .

[@mistyfrequency7261]

@@diydarkmatter well because of you mine looks amazing and won't make me sick anymore... Was slightly rusty didn't realize your ment to treat them washed mine with detergent bahaha. All the best

[@Interp66]

Awesome information my friend!

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@PinetreeLine]

Nice! Thanks Dark!

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you brother glad you enjoyed it .

[@hothmandon]

Can you season it over the open fire? What kind of oil? Vegie oil, olive oil, bacon grease?

[@diydarkmatter]

even though i have never done it im sure you can the inside of it and out as well if you hang it the object of it is to get a thin coat of oil to dry on the walls and surface of the pan . you can season a cast iron pan just by cooking in it over and over . it just takes longer . the key is to build up a surface of oil that will keep it from rusting and keep that non stick surface so yeah i think you can it would just be alot better if you did it in a oven . good luck and let me know how it turns out if you do it this way . thank you for watching .

[@ewantalbot1957]

How do I tell my family I bought a Dutch oven? Do you think they would accept me?

[@diydarkmatter]

lol your funny .

[@imhiraya]

I'm from the Philippines and we use Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. I'm confused in which is the 300?

[@diydarkmatter]

it would be around 149 degrees Celsius .

[@danhalverson8136]

Great Video ! You cold have made it a little shorter by getting to it and not just saying your going to get To it three times before you got to it.

[@diydarkmatter]

lol yeah your probably right but it is what it is .

[@danhalverson8136]

@@diydarkmatter I am sorry for my previous remarks ! Keep up the good work ! In 2019 I hope to keep more of my comments to myself !

[@diydarkmatter]

its ok buddy i know i have a tendency to ramble and repete myself alot . you dont have to be sorry at all . its nice to have people tell you when you make mistakes lets you know what to work on . i wasn't mad or did i have hurt feelings over it . your right if i stopped rambling the videos would be alot shorter . ill work on it it is something i do have a issue with . hope you have a wonderful new year buddy .

[@MelMelx365]

It's Chef DarkMatter

[@diydarkmatter]

thank you .

[@RevolutionaryPrepper-rg9kb]

You can use canola oil, vegetable oil or olive oil to season your dutch oven or cast iron skillet. You can also use lard. I like to use olive oil to season my pan and dutch oven. What kind of oil do you like to use? 😊

[@diydarkmatter]

i use vegetable oil . it smokes but works fine and your right any kind of cooking oils or fat will work . how ever i try to stay away from animal fat . because it will go rancid . its fine if your cooking with it every day because you wash your pans out but if you store them away then its best not to use animal fat . thanks for your comment and your input .