In the Kitchen - Seasoning a Stainless Steel Pan

In this edition of In the Kitchen, Chef Rich walks you through the basics of seasoning a stainless steel pan.

[@eecyajseranom]

Finally, a no BS 10 min long explaination. Straight to the point. Thank you.

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

I agree

[@MrChrissy1r]

Concise to the point no faffing around and a proper job well done all round.

[@IAm-NotHear]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Exactly! Wish more How To vids were like this

[@attached3245]

@@IAm-NotHearapparently KZbin incentivizes channels to get more "watch time" on their videos, so people drone on and on just to rack up view time

[@richardwillford2418]

Only problem... Stainless steel isn't supposed to be seasoned. This guy is talking out of his arse.

[@anonimushbosh]

He literally wasted the first 3rd of the video

[@305Alligator]

This was a lifesaver, thank you. I just did this and used the pan an hour later and like magic, it was non-stick‼️ I was very close to throwing my stainless steel pans out and replacing them with coated pans. Thank you, thank you

[@smilleur]

You taught me something fast with no extra bs. Instant like and sub thank you for the great content

[@DeeVioletSkye]

OMG I had no idea I had to season a stainless steel pan! Thank you! 😮❤️

[@smcmillian9243]

Thanks for the info. Tired of the other guys making 20 minute videos to explain something so simple.

[@5tint468]

Facts

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

I agree 100%

[@diegom.1510]

This is the absolute most no bullshit straight forward video 💪

[@bobcatt2294]

Simply presented and direct - thumbs up and subscribed.

[@BLACKSYNTH]

Great concise video! However a SS pan can be incredibly non stick, it's worth leaning how to properly preheat the pan and oil and getting the fundamentals of temperature control under your belt to regulate non stick properties of SS and have the option for it stick when you want for versatility like Fond for making pan sauce. seasoning is not needed here, seasoning has some non stick properties on pourus pans like Cast iron but it's main purpose is to prevent oxidization, which does not happen on SS, oil does not polymerize and bond to SS like it does pourus pans. it wont last and usually results in a sticky mess that harder to clean off. it's just not needed at all. seasoning like this ensures if you do this and not use yur pan for a while you will be cooking with a layer of rancid fat.

[@ubuandeyelbme]

This is the answer I was looking for 🙏

[@janeeightfive7331]

Thank you for explaining the process and why it's neccessary on pourus pans. I was so confused. I would never leave oil on cookware and store it away like this until I will use it again. ewww.

[@x87alpha1]

straight to the point, thanks!

[@edwin-ny4ds]

Straight to the point. Great video!

[@aapex1]

It WORKS! Thanks.

[@adannievera2466]

Thank you for this video.

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

Wow, best information yet.

[@jarmonio]

fantastic video. thanks chef!

[@BOUNTYEATER]

Additional info: When you washed the stainless pan/wok with dishwashing soap after cooking... you need to repeat this process before using it again, since using dishwashing soap removes the non-stick effect of that oil you used on a stainless wok/pan.

[@sanddabz5635]

Can it truly be that simple? I hope!

[@poetuliradiant]

As a cast iron pan owner...I watched that with the highest of scepticism 🤣🤣🤣

[@inkarceration4069]

​@@poetuliradiant haha same

[@--RSL--]

@@poetuliradiant it’s seasoned for the next use… not forever, guys. 🙄

[@richardnemeth5911]

​@@poetuliradiantyea it's not seasoned in the sense a cast iron pan or carbon steel pan is seasoned.

[@DuBstep115]

@@richardnemeth5911 That's the whole idea of stainless steel pan, no seasoning, no maintenance, no food or acid can harm it. Its 0IQ forever pan

[@NeoNegate]

This video is amazing

[@msohani68]

best simple learn , thank you so much

[@ErikAagard]

Well done!

[@nordmende73]

Great! Thank you!

[@greglane501]

Amazing!

[@luxmea]

Neat & tidy 😏 Thank you!

[@golfinghuntingtonbeach4493]

Fantastic Your video was spot on ,this should be an example to other creators of what a video should be , short / informative/ clear in presentation/ and well described in the Title and lacking the long ego inflating ,self hyping = look at my qualifications Good Job I don't know you and yet I feel I could trust you and the content you present without those things . Its very refreshing to see something presenteted in a way that isn't bloated up with extras. like my ramble on comments here , I should have stopped 5 lines back lol anyways. Thank you.

[@Pozer714]

Perfect!

[@TimHoefer]

Love short, concise, informative videos like these! BTW, when do you know you need to re-season? Just when it starts sticking? Also, is fond even possible with a seasoned pan and, if so, is re-seasoning required after making the sauce. Thanks!

[@mohdridzuanismail5540]

normally we season the wok right after we bought it. Wash it and wipe it dry. Then you season it. Always season your newly purchase wok

[@TimHoefer]

@@mohdridzuanismail5540 Indeed, I get that. I inquired re: RE-seasoning. Does the season ever wear down to the point where you need to season it again? If so, what tells you it's time to re-season?

[@kalanimoeai584]

@@TimHoeferno

[@elodeceiver2362]

GREAT VIDEO, NO FAT, LOVE IT!

[@BarendVanBiljon-cz4os]

Wow! Short and sweet, thank you

[@rempitizm]

The best, simple, works every time, straight to the point. NO BS. Thank you.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Thank you Chef, I hope it works for Hexclad type pans too

[@diamondstarbeatz]

hex clads are already nonstick they don’t need to be seasoned

[@mikhail6884]

That was short and accurate I watched it twice.

[@Mae-vq1du]

Thank you, sir.

[@bullishvibe]

Best video ever ?

[@fourbyfourblazer2]

The video waa so short and concise that it left many questions unanswered. 😅

[@janX9]

I've always seasoned by cast iron pans but never stainless steel. Finally time to learn

[@bluntdragon_]

short, simple, to the point. love it.

[@junerob6726]

😂wow that was easy i was overthinking it.Thanks

[@GMZEntertainment]

Spot On. Thanks Master Chef.

[@rmontesdeoca]

this needs to be done for very first time use ? Thank you!

[@scottwhitley3392]

Do this after you wash it, takes like 5 mins

[@--RSL--]

It’s not one time forever ppl!! SS cookware is very tough, but it comes w a price if you want to use it… gotta roll up your little sleeves and do a little work. 🙄

[@tomtimbrooks5654]

Awesome! Does that work with cheese?

[@jvanwijk99]

Cooking noob here. How often do you do this? Is this after cleaning/ before storing every time?

[@rborroto]

You have to do this before every cooking session, because when you're done cooking and you wash it, you have to season it all over again.

[@od5569]

You do this before every cook right?

[@robsterlini6744]

So it’s smokes and then let it dry? Do you do this once or is it gone once you wash it 0:52

[@alphastudio15]

Do you have to redo this process after cooking and washing?

[@vkhgxsfiutedghj2314]

wher i can get the Stainless Steel baking cookware ? Can u give me the online link ?

[@Samurai__Jack]

How long will the season last?

[@featherquill9476]

After seasoning once do I have to season from here on out or can it be one and done?

[@Jacob-pl3ni]

You’ll have to do it more than once through the life of the pans, but not too often. It’ll depend on how much you cook/what you cook. But I’d say a good rule of thumb is twice a month.

[@hankjones3527]

@@Jacob-pl3ni I would have thought washing the pan removes the seasoning?

[@archiekleung]

Tks

[@evieemaya88]

Do you just season frying pans or do you do pots.

[@TheVollrathCompany]

Hello, there is no need to season pots because stock pots typically have liquids and therefore do not need to be seasoned. Fry pans and others that may have something in to brown or sear should be seasoned to avoid sticking. If you don’t mind the sticking as you will later be deglazing the pan, this this also is a situation where seasoning isn’t needed.

[@zapa1pnt]

You don't season pots, because you will often be cooking acidics in a pot. Acidics will strip off the coating as you cook. So, no point.

[@ZH-gp3we]

Do we need to repeat the step 2/3 times or once is enough?

[@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514]

is that what I do to stainless steel bread pans

[@richardng5958]

Do I have to do it every time after a wash?

[@Faeryrose618]

So it's similar to seasoning cast iron?

[@cparamon]

Does this works with induction cooker ?

[@massivechafe]

Do I have to wait for the pan to come to temperature before adding the oil? Or should I just add it the second the pan is on the burner?

[@DyceFreak]

You're letting the "how to cook a steak" guides get to your head. Only time you need to place something on a hot burner is when you want a sear. Try starting cold with bacon next time and see for yourself.

[@cathhl2440]

So… does that mean we need to season the pan every time we cook?

[@fabio19h]

Probably not every time but for sure every 2 to 3 times. Because the stainless steel as a very smooth surface the polymers forming by seasoning can’t adhere to the pan as well as it would do in a cast iron.

[@Lonestar66613]

Do you have to re-season tho??

[@bisayafascist5725]

After seasoning how do you clean it?

[@BonnieSauter]

This “seasoning” up my brand new Cusinart pans.

[@beatsbygrankid7859]

10/10

[@brysonjackson6438]

Can you put the pan in the dish washer and still get good results?

[@will-ht3mc]

Yea but I’d recommend re-seasoning it afterwards

[@edntz]

You have to redo it after you clean it.

[@MM-ln1jv]

But then you wash the pan and that layer of oil is gone and you have to do it all over again.

[@michaelbarbone9310]

I tried this method on one of your pans, all seems fine. A 14" wok, one spot is sticky after doing the seasoning. What did I do wrong ?

[@MrChrissy1r]

You missed a small puddle of oil when you wiped with the tissue. Yes I do know as I have seasoned a lot of pans both stainless and carbon steel.

[@evieemaya88]

@@MrChrissy1r do you season pots also or is it just frying pans?

[@BillOweninOttawa]

Just do it all again. No worries.

[@Ottobon]

Just had this happen to me, few times successful, last time not so much. Simplest advice is less is more regarding the amount of oil, as little as possible ideally

[@clarkepi2011]

Should I wash them before doing this?

[@icykaos6370]

How long will the pan stay non stick?

[@awesomestuff9715]

as long as you dont wash the pan with soap

[@unputocalvo]

@@awesomestuff9715 Wrong. You can use a bit of soap, no problem at all. You should watch for very abrasive tools though, that will destroy the patina.

[@awesomestuff9715]

@@unputocalvo yeah i figured that out about 3 months ago

[@unputocalvo]

@@awesomestuff9715 Welp, better safe than sorry don't you think, mate.

[@awesomestuff9715]

@@unputocalvo well, still happy that you replied, so future people can see the comment

[@bradcasper4823]

how often?

[@Mortalfarmer]

Just do the mercury effect, I made a pancake with no oil last week and it didn't stick.

[@janeeightfive7331]

so, you leave the pan oiled?

[@jguitarz1]

To properly season stainless or carbon steel skillets use flax seed oil, not vegetable oil. And repeat this 3-5 times in one sitting. Once will not properly season.

[@Mike_Malloy]

Tried it, did not work for me. Everything still sticks.

[@Spanluver]

Since washing with dishwashing soap removes the seasoning…how often do you clean your stainless steel?

[@rad.6001]

Is that it?

[@Xev729]

Why does it seem so much simpler than the cast iron or carbon steel method?

[@zainabchahine3044]

I just want to ask something, do I have to repeat the same process every time I want to cook, as I will still need to clean the pan after cooking?

[@SicMundusss]

We need answers for this. And also how to wash em

[@justinw0419]

i brought a Made-in pan, turn the heat on, keep checking the pan temp by a sensor, but the temp rise so slowly, about 6 mins... 50, 60, 70... found out because the bottom is NOT FLAT!!!

[@RosaMaria-kn1fx]

I heard salt is a good way to season as well.

[@edntz]

Salt on a stainless steel pan? Yeah if you want to ruin it permanently. Salt causes salt pitting. Literally the only way your pain will get ruined.

[@didierbarbier6274]

Do we have to clean it before seasonning¿¿¿

[@BillOweninOttawa]

Yes.

[@rowddyone3570]

Is it safe to use a stainless steel pan in the oven at 450?

[@Oggyarrrgh]

Yes idk if you use F or C but the melting point of stainless steel in •F is 2550 and in •C it’s 1530 so dw lol. All stainless steel cookware is oven safe, just make sur to only put stainless steel

[@drinkingwithbeeh]

😮

[@justiceisserved3298]

From what angles does that look like a burner to you?

[@gazjonze]

This is how all “how to” videos should be.

[@michaelchase1911]

It's true, people say you don't need to season stainless steel, and many people don't use stainless steel because it sticks .... go figure ..

[@KJfreshh69]

Did exactly that… soon as I put ground beef in it…. Stuck immediately….

[@Immacu1ate]

Pan wasn’t hot enough

[@honestnewsnet]

What happened to the drop of water test? Lol

[@ShepherdsChapelonYT]

Let's turn to God Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless

[@collin4867]

Didn’t work at all. Is there something I might have done wrong? Seems so simple.

[@jasandper]

Stainless steel does not need to be nor should it be seasoned. Defeats the purpose of a stainless pan which is to develop fond from stuck on bits. If you want to make it non stick, heat it until water dances like mercury balls.

[@user-xg4hh4uz4p]

Yes, you are right but this will work better if your making pan pizza

[@rickertmork8997]

How many chemicals are on paper towels?

[@zapa1pnt]

If that is a concern, be sure not to use them as napkins.

[@ketameanii]

🙄🙄🙄

[@BobG127]

How to season a SS pan? Don't! Heat the clean, dry panto the point wherewater will bead and roll around, then add a little oil (if non-stick surface is desired) and food, right away. Works great.

[@christophercombs8819]

LOL

[@soda_pressed]

This is what big teflon doesn't want you to know

[@cameronm2203]

wow, there's two minutes of my life i'll never get back

[@kylewilkinson6975]

Plus the 1.5 minutes you took to comment that dumb remark. Add to that the time you're reading this. So, you have wasted more than two minutes, WOW. BTW your negative remarks help the algorithm for chefs channel all the same.

[@hulkhuggett]

I was out as soon he said "nothing fancy." I only like fancy. Even my ketchup is fancy.

[@carlos-zr2xd]

A video without a whole lot of pointless talking this is more like it.

[@badguacamole3709]

Here's the answer..... You season the pan with fat. The end.

[@badguacamole3709]

Lol, I thought I was making some kind of statement. ... He already made the statement!. 10 out of 10 instructional video.

[@isabelleholden3827]

Nope. Does not work.

[@shadowmosesisland2255]

Absolutely no need to season a stainlessteel pan!

[@ramohino]

Best way is satay some onion and then feed to neighborhood cats

[@unputocalvo]

Onions are actually pretty toxic to cats.

[@zapa1pnt]

@@unputocalvo: I think that is his point. Waste not want not. 🤣🤣🤣

[@unputocalvo]

@@zapa1pnt What?

[@richardwillford2418]

What the hell is this?! You DON'T season stainless steel pans! Cast iron and carbon steel, yes, they HAVE to be seasoned. But stainless steel?! "Non-stick" cooking on stainless steel is achieved by using the right temperature. Basta!

[@Zsolt_]

This! ☝️