Maintenance for Cast Iron - Seasoning Flaking, Outside Care and More!

[@evelyngadette2436]

I love the person that said "families won't fight over Teflon in a will, but they will over cast iron." So true.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

This instruction literally helped save a treasured piece of our farm history. When we first bought the farm, nothing was here so we built a barn with a small Parler stove. We cooked on that little stove for years using a small cast iron skillet. Roll forward 20 years, the Parler stove was replaced with a large wood stove and the skillet was long since lost, I thought. I found it while installing new LED lighting and cleaning out corners of the barn yesterday. Needing a rust removal sanding and reasoning, I followed your instructions, and we now have a fully restored and re-seasoned piece of our family history in great shape, thanks to you. A veteran's appreciation.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for your service and glad we could help

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

@@CowboyKentRollins , you sure did. Just used it, first time in 20 years, to make a butter sauce for lobster and shrimp. It was delicious, thanks for your recipes too.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

My pleasure

[@heavymetalcooking9320]

Im doing Cast Iron in my University thesis and Ill be using that quote- “aint nobody gonna fight over Teflon in a will but they will fight over Cast Iron” keep up the great work Kent God Bless.- From Carl.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Carl and God bless you as well

[@meatcranium4280]

Ken that’s all true especially the part where you said that families won’t fight over Teflon in a will, but they will cast Iron. God Bless Ya

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks and God bless you as well

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

MeatHead; My mama had 3 or 4 cast iron skillets and a deep chicken fryer with the lid that had the basting dimples on the underside. She passed on 31 March 1993. To this day, not one of her children will fess up to taking them. But, for a fact, my 5 sisters and 1 of my brothers love to cook and they're quite good at it. We all had a wonderful cook rearing us.

[@meatcranium4280]

Harrison Mantooth that’s unfortunate. At least you had some good habits engrained in you

[@PAPATexas]

What is up MeatHead!

[@silverpanther69]

HA HA i grabbed all of it ... the others didn't even care ... got me a nice collection now

[@ibsoarin]

I just used your techniques to scrap off the excessive seasoning on the bottom of my wife's heirloom #8 cast iron skillet. My wife is the 3rd generation family member to use this skillet. The inside of the skillet was perfect but the outside had accumulated 100 years of seasoning. I have always been reluctant to remove the thick coating because I did not want to ruin the perfect inside seasoning. I assumed I had to start from scratch after burning off all of the seasoning in a campfire. Your videos gave me the courage to heat up and scrap off the excessive outside coating and re-season the outside again. Thank you for your excellent advise and video.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad to help and thanks for watching

[@rebeccawingfield4297]

Kent, I was blessed to inherit my maternal Grandpas cast iron skillet and griddle. I love cooking in them, as I always think of my Grandpa when I use these pans. I am a little bit rough on them as I don't re-season as often as I should. I pledge to do better though as I have reviewed your videos on re-seasoning my cast iron. I appreciate you and Shannon sharing your faith in your videos, as well as your humor. I think we don't have enough of that happenning in todays world. Love in Christ, Becky Wingfield.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Becky for watching and God bless you and yours

[@JerkRice]

So sorry to hear about Frank. Your tribute to him at the end of the video made me tear up. I love the two of you and my heart is with you along with the rest of the folks.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much we appreciate you taking time to watch

[@stageforgejon905]

You got me hooked on cast iron cookin! I'm looking in to your cookin school! I hope I can afford it! I'm from Ohio and I have stage 4 lung cancer so if I can't I got your videos! Oh my sister is getting me your cook book!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the book

[@williamgilmore2827]

Hi Kent I’ve never left a comment on any channel before, but I want to give you Shannon and Beag my deepest condolences for the passing of Frank. God bless you all and I love your channel. Btw looking forward to receiving your cookbook. All your recipes in one place. Thanks for all your hard work in producing your show.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks William for the kind words, and we hope you enjoy the book

[@fortworth5895]

I was looking for some different spices for tamales and you came across. I was so glad, because I've been living in California for 9 months, but I'm 4th generation Texan & when I heard your drawl & personality, I couldn't resist to subscribe to your channel! I am so glad I did. I really like you, your wife & beagle. Going back home to Texas in 2 months ❤❤

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@mrsdiaz614]

My family always had at least one beagle in the home when I was growing up. I know this video is old, but I’m sorry for your loss.

[@rubbnsmoke]

So Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog Frank. I know how yoiu must feel. I was absolutely heartbroken when my beloved Black Lab "Thunder" passed away. He was always by my side and my best friend. He went just about everywhere with me. Again, So Sorry for your loss. BTW, Love your videos. It's great to see how real Chuckwagon cooking is done in cast iron with real wood coals and lump charcoal.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks MIke

[@JerkRice]

You are my trusted source for cast iron care. Thanks for the information.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad to help

[@Sufferingbearsfan]

Kent and Shannon sorry for your loss I didn’t get this on the last video. A house isn’t a home without a dog or two. Thanks for the great videos.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Sean and you sure got that right

[@Al-fl1gq]

Well I did learn something again from you. I try to learn something new everyday even at my age, 68. Then only time you know everything is when you body is 6 feet under or you're a teenager. Been cooking with the cast iron a while now and I found me a good general purpose cover that even fits my 17 inch skillet. Thanks again for a great video that makes me smile.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Al

[@dennyabel8613]

I’m just wondering why Food Network hasn’t signed you up yet. You are absolutely the best and most entertaining cook out there. Thank you for the best videos on You Tube. You bring back fond memories of my dad and my uncles.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Denny and a lot of folks email them and tell them just that, we just need more emails I guess

[@dennyabel8613]

I just emailed them and hope many more fans do the same.

[@ls318]

Thank you! I've had my lodge plan for almost 2 years now, and figured out slowly online how to clean/season. I wish I watched these videos in the first place. So informative, funny, keeps my attention (I usually only get through about 30 seconds of a video before I get bored). And this cowboy is easy on the eyes and knows how to speak quick, which helps alot! Thank you!

[@jbrittain4605]

Sorry for your loss, dogs are a special blessing.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

That they are

[@djsnowman06]

Cowboy love the channel. I just got 4 antique frying pans and an oven that is nearly 100 years old. They all need some TLC. All the best from Newfoundland

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching and sounds like a great stove

[@isidramares1193]

Mr. Ken sorry for your lost. Just started to watched your channel because wanted to make pies and thank you for that i made that wonderful pie you post recently. Once again sorry for you lost Sr.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much we appreciate you taking time to watch

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I’m sure sorry about Frank passing! We love y’all and pray for you.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Michael

[@mattinsley1721]

I gotta tell you Kent. I inherited all my mothers cast iron when she was down sizing her household after my father's passing. I used it for camp cooking for years but it eventually ended up not being used at all when life got in the way (kids). However, I never never let it go. Some years ago my wife wanted to throw it all away for taking up space in the garage. My garage! Holy cow! She liked all those fancy no stick pans that last a week. All I can say is that I cook on it multiple times a week now and always will. Best non-stick cookware on the planet. Nothing cooks like hot Iron. Anybody messes with my cast iron and it gets personal. My wife even loves em now but I still do the cooking in our house. Thanks for the tips on the upkeep of these fine old pans. God bless you and Shannon. Thanks my friend.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Matt and God bless you as well

[@randyhebert]

I saw you drop 50 cent size drop of oil in the skillet then wipe it in with a bulky rag. My camp tip, disposable foam paint brushes. I get that foam from other sources but finding it might be so easy in all areas. The foam paint brushes are available from Amazon and once people understand the texture & benefits, they can look out for alternative sources. The foam brush will spread that oil all around and any over application is retained inside the sponge. The foam brush can be stored in a zip bag and used over and over between uses. They work especially well when cleaning up in the field and I use mineral oil, intestinal lubricant, to store my cast iron in the cook trailer.

[@SimonaShine]

Won't that foam melt when in contact with hot surfaces? I definitely don't want those substances left behind in my food

[@randyhebert]

@@SimonaShine the pot doesn't need to be that hot for 1. 2. Mineral oil will flow better than vegetable or most other cooking oils with out the heat. I sanitize in the field with apple cider vinegar and water. (50:50). After sprayed and wiped out, allowed to air dry then oiled. The rest of the story, I store pots with 2 coal beads in a tube sock with the sock hanging out from under lid.

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

I’m so sorry to hear about Frank! I had not heard anything! Gonna miss seeing him in here! Y’all are in my prayers!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@dfuss2756]

Watching your videos on cast iron helped me enough to try and restore a lodge cast iron that I haven't used in years, because of flaking. Well it came out perfect! It is like cooking on non stick!!! And the pan is like glass smooth. And now I have muffin pans I can use, too! I am so thankful for your videos! THANK YOU both very much!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching and glad we could help

[@bri4210]

The comment about the knob on the stove was the best. You’ve convinced me to invest in a Field skillet and ditch my rough Lodge one.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

It is good iron

[@stageforgejon905]

I'm so sorry for your lost of Frankie! I know what it feels like to miss a family member like that!! You and Shannon keep on cookin I love your videos and your tips! Love you guys!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@puertoropelu2257]

Kent you make this city boy from PA want to up and move, buy a small farm in the Midwest and live the cowboy life ! God bless you my friend !

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching and God bless you as well

[@TheDHWphotography]

You have the best videos on cooking and cast iron!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Danny

[@lancekoller5284]

Danny Wilson he has the best cooking channel on KZbin in my opinion.

[@ahdam82]

I'm so sorry I didn't realize Frank and passed. I've made other comments recently mentioning him. However I didn't watch all the videos yet to know of his passing. All my children have tails so I know how it must feel. I'll keep you in my prayers and I give you my condolences just know he brought a lot of sunshine to your videos.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Adam he was a great dog and a great friend

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Thanks Kent and Shannon and, The Beagle. You two are very Blessed to have such a faithful watchdog protecting you. Great tips Kent and, I can testify that they do work. I keep your videos in a folder and, I often find myself going back to review them. This is my favorite KZbin channel. Kent, please promise to never detour from this format. May God's Blessings be upon the Rollins family and their abode. Stan

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks my friend so much and this is the only way I know. You are a blessing Stan

[@shelomi89]

I wish I’d found this video sooner! I haven’t taken very good care of my skillets but this has definitely set me on the right path! Thank you

[@semco72057]

The skillet I have which was my grandmother's is still great and works well in the oven, and on the stove. She cooked with that skillet for decades and I got it and still use it when cooking. On top of that skillet I recently purchased two new 10.5" skillets, and two #12 dutch ovens which I plan on using since I don't plan on buying any more non stick cookware which have to be replaced every two years or less due to the teflon flaking off into the food. I use vegetable oils to lubricate my skillets and dutch ovens and I do season the cast iron like the manufacturers recommend. My grandmother's old skillet is now in need of buildup removal from the outside and I will use a scraper to clean it.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Sidney for watching

[@ibsoarin]

Sidney, I did the same thing to my wife's 100 year old heirloom cast iron skillet. Follow Cowboy Kent Rollins' advise and you will be happy with the results. Like you, I used to use vegetable oils but am switching over to higher temperature oils like grape seed oil, flax seed oil or avocado oil for seasoning. It makes better sense to me.

[@petertr2000]

40 years old before I realised this - teflon is throw away culture and a waste of money

[@GarySmith-ss1ee]

Hey buddy I just senior post if you have a lot of buildup on your I cast iron skillet if you will build a fire put it in the fire and leave it for awhile it will burn it off when it cools wash it in hot soapy water and do like Kent Rollins does put it on the stove but it warm up put some vegetable oil in it and it's good as new it does not hurt your seasoning at all it just burns that greasy buildup off I have done this for years with my mother skillets because that is the way she always done it and her mother too

[@peggybagley8031]

you are the most popular guy on KZbin thank you so much for the info you are special I hope you know that from Dallas Texas

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Peggy

[@paladin4570]

I added a Stargazer to my collection after your 3 skillet review. It’s an awesome piece of cookware. It is used almost daily but still a nice golden color that’s darkening up pretty good. I’ve tested my theory on seasoning flavor. A few times every week I cook up bacon the leaving a layer of bacon fat I take some diced up pre baked spuds. I do my hot pan hot water scrub, heat oil cool. That bacon flavor won’t go rancid as the grape seed sealed it off. It adds flavor that’s noticeable. Great tips.

[@markgaa2839]

Yes I did to. I like Kent Rollins videos.

[@alleganharleyguy]

God bless you sir. Your cooking videos may have saved my marriage. My wife enjoys the new me that's excited to cook for the family indoors or outdoors on my growing collection of cast iron so she can have a break, but still have a delicious meal when she comes to the table with the youngins. My family and I love you and all that you do.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching Kyle and God bless you

[@virginiareid5336]

Momma used Crisco. I have used both. Thank you for all you share on this topic. Young people today have no idea about these things we all learned at home. At Girl Scout camp, we rubbed Ivory bar soap over the bottom and sides. The soot came right off with the soap. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your precious Wonder Dog Frank.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much Virginia

[@keithbrookshire]

I'm always happy to see a new video for you both. I didn't know Frank but I still miss him, I know you hearts are broken.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Keith so much the tribute to him is on the Hush Puppy Video

[@jimzivny1554]

"No one will fight over Teflon" no truer words ever spoken!

[@adamingram89]

There's no skillet like a cast iron skillet. They are king when it comes to cooking pans. Thank you for the video and I'm praying for you and your family. Love from the Ingram''s. God Bless

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Adam so much and God bless you as well

[@pick4u2]

yes you did answer my comment about you beloved fury friend, I will bring my dog when I come to visit next year...I hope, love your videos

[@NikonPhotoHawk]

Kent & Shannon, first I would like to say I'm very sorry to hear about Frank the Wonder Dog taking the Journey. Once again, you have produced a most interesting and most informative video. I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge of use and maintenance of cast iron cookware. People often ask me many questions on using and caring for cast iron, however I don't articulate very well often. Now I just share your videos to show them. All my best wishes to you both...

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks George we appreciate you sharing with folks

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks George he was a great dog and a great friend

[@mikecabe6127]

Hey Kent I got my grandmothers cast iron that she used almost everyday and I sure do love to use it . Thanks for all the good tips!!!!!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Aint nothing better than them handed down pieces

[@mskid68]

I've been slow for past couple of months, But My Grand Father taught me to plow, smoke in our smoke house. Go cut any mold off a ham, and Grandmaw would throw it a cast Iron skillet, fry it up w/some ah them Cakelberrys and homemade drop biscuits and gravy. mmm But he knew how to keep them skillets in shape. I've been trying to show my wife, she's catching on good. Me telling her.... ehhh, your videos w/me she is a believer now. Thanks Mr Rollins, and GOD BLESS.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Now that ham does sound so good and thanks for watching and God bless you as well

[@GrillingNetwork]

Always learn something when I stop by!! Great video keep them coming!!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@davidadler1elp]

I recently started watching your videos and I know its been 3 years or more, But I extend my condolences for Frank. It's really hard. I totally love your channel!

[@cristrivera]

Thanks for the tips Kent 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Im new to CI but alredy using my skillet daily and its been great, the fried food gets very crunchy and the pizza it is the better I had homemade. Thanks to you and your wife for filming this video.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you Cristian for watching

[@wesray603]

I like how you added grape seed oil to your earlier list of olive and flax seed oils. Learning something new and adding that to the good stuff you share is a good thing. Thanks.

[@bratticuss]

I have had luck cleaning old cast iron in the self cleaning cycle of the oven. Its what I used on some inherited cast iron from my mother That had 60 years plus of caked on carbon.. Afterwards did your re-season method with flaxseed oil and frying in it.

[@bjclassic1950]

I remember my Dad taking a couple of my mom’s cast iron pieces outside and he had sandpaper and his sander lightly cleaning it. Lol that was decades ago. Lots of memories for me learning how to cook in cast iron Dutch ovens. I have used my big old griswold this past week frying up green tomatoes and chicken fried chicken for out of town company. Thanks for all the tips Kent! 👍😉🍳

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Betty for watching

[@gloriapaddock6714]

Love the Wonderful Beagle Alarm ❤️ Much Love Guys.... btw lost the right ear bud @ 9:56.... give the Beagle a big hug for me 💕

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Will do Gloria

[@jaypino2642]

I followed your advice and the best video on skillets.I found an old Wagner and brought it back to life. Thank you.

[@Wrench245]

I'll have to show my mother this once she gets unpacked. Wow, that's and impressive Beagler alarm y'all have.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

He does his job well

[@John.117]

LOL - "Beagler alarm"

[@Nostrildomus]

Grand Mother Craig had a clam shell Dutch oven she had used as a young bride until she died in 76' . Never seen one like it since . Thanks

[@zombiesRus_1]

Thank you for the awesome videos. I use coconut oil, is that good? God bless. Sorry about Frank, I missed that video as I have not watched many videos for awhile since my oldest kitty passed away. Hugs

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Sorry for your loss, and I know folks that use it a lot and they like it

[@weedXD38]

Very informative!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Keep the uploads coming!!!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

Love you videos mate. I’ve just started using iron, and these videos have been invaluable. Greetings from England.

[@texaspanhandle6421]

Howdy Cowboy Kent Rollins, thank you sir for everything you are doing.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Trevor

[@Stonetole]

I am a close neighbor of yours from Crowell, TX. Thank you for all of your advice Kent! I’ve learned most of cast iron knowledge from you.

[@jimsjacob]

I’ve been using coconut oil on my 12” skillet. Every time I cook with it, I clean, dry and then reapply. I’m not opposed to Avo. oil, veg. oil or EVO, but I heard that coconut oil has natural anti-bacterial properties so I’ve used that before she hangs back up on the rack. Use that on my cutting board as well with good success. Not necessarily advocating coconut oil, just sharing what I’ve been using in case there are better recommendations. Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks James and I will get some and try it

[@huckleberrychris]

James Davis I like coconut oil too. Seems to work on everything I make, from eggs to pineapple upside down cake in Dutch oven too.

[@smrccsjc]

Sorry to hear about your sweet doggie. We sure do love our four-footed friends don't we? They add so much to our lives.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

That they do Janet

[@sourgummiez]

I love how he says oil. "ohl". yes!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely amazing video, you guys covered literally everything here

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@HucklebridgeC]

We love you Cowboy & Shannon too. You guys are perfect together. Thanks for your tips on my cookware . I've been doing it right, (for once, lol). Love from Texas ❤🇨🇱.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Carol for watching

[@sandaysunday7997]

My condolences on Franks passing. I'm sure he's smiling down on ya all. ❤ Great video too. I needed this tutorial thanks. Many blessings🌈

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

I've never commented before, but I been watching forever, and I just wanted to tell y'all thanks for this great channel and great food. From the bottom of my heart.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Tanks so much and we appreciate you taking time to watch

[@austingoleman169]

Hey kent my wife bought me a lodge carbon steel pan I love cast iron the old stuff but been using carbon steel for a few weeks steaks taters and bacon kinda liking it better u should give them a shot

[@gooneybird1951]

. . . As always - enjoyed your presentation. You talk as if you have cook over and cared for a cast iron before. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you two richly . . .

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Jimmy and God bless you as well

[@sntbozeman]

IT’S THE DOOR!!! HE IS MAD AT THE DOOR!!! Mine do the same thing all the time. I finally realized, IT’S THE DOOR!!

[@LesHoa-DuMal]

Thank you for these videos. I’m so happy I found your channel. I bought a small cast iron skillet at a yard sale. It’s so cute and beautiful and barely used - I think. 😢 No shiny gloss at all. I seasoned it with vegetable oil once I got it home. It still looks brand new. Learned: 1. I have to season it after every use it 2. Use grape seed, flaxseed or avocado oils to season my skillet 3. How to safely remove that rust and flake off my skillet 4. Deep fry some taters or bacon??? to season it more 5. Patience and loving care I love my little cast skillet so much ❤❤ I need to set aside a day to do all this right. Thanks again for this helpful information!

[@kendavis8046]

A previous video inspired me to use one of the cast iron skillets to make bacon, hash browns, and eggs all in the same 12" skillet. Thumbs up, Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Ken

[@markgaa2839]

I just bought me a brand new cast iron skillet and I'm seasoning it just like you showed in and talked about on the video so I'm working on it right now I'm on the second round I'm going to work on the 3rd round of seasoning it. I think you for your videos on how to take care of cast iron skillets. My mom used them when I was a kid. Im 65 now. Ive done some of your cooken myself and I followed your advice and instructions. I really like all your videos. Keep up everything that you do and you can help people out.

[@OldNorsebrewery]

I always use metal spatula or even a fork in my cast iron. However I season regular and it´s just fine

[@STKpc]

Whats season regular?

[@barbaramoore8344]

You all have been in my thoughts and prayers since your video last week. No doubt, “Frank The Wonder Dog” is certainly missed. The entire family is affected so deeply. We have been through it so many times and it never gets easier. Time seems to be the only thing that helps. He was a great boy and had the best life with you and Shannon. Again I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful boy.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Barbara so much for the kind words

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Great tips and tricks mate. I never have these problems as i use the skillet at least twice a day, she just keeps maintained as i go. Sorry for your loss, dogs are really a member of the clan, no doubt about it. God bless. Moose.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much Moose and God Bless you and yours

[@alschuman7581]

I just started using cast iron on a regular bases. This is the kind of information I need. I love all your videos and usually sit for about an hour watching. I bought your book and being a extexan can understand you language and ism’s. Loving your recipes. You need to have a tv show so all America can learn some GOOD cooking.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Best thing to cook with

[@galememeeof6688]

I've got my grama's cast iron skillet with it's cast iron lid. It's seasoned with close to 100 years of good cooking. I've got a question about how to deal with your deep frying oil. Can it be used again? If so, how do you drain or store it? I'd appreciate any advice. I've loved watching you since you're heartbreaking sardine incident!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Gale, I let mine cool a bit and screen it, if it didn't get to hot. I store mine in a cool place in used oil bottles

[@galememeeof6688]

Thank you so much.

[@deadtoselfShema]

Do you have a video that covers this?

[@gordjohnson70]

After deep frying, I put my pot in the oven til next time I use it. Gravity pulls all impurities to the bottom. I then very gently pour off the clean oil and dispose of the bottom residue. I tried filters and screens but it was slow and made a mess. Why filter when gravity will do it for you ? Kinda like making wine, just let the crud settle to the bottom. The Chinese sometimes put a few big slices of ginger into used oil to freshen it up a bit.

[@patriciaskeen794]

We always put the iron skillets (with build-up on the outside) directly onto the big bed of coals in our "Earth Stove" or fireplace to let the build-up bake off! After rinsing the ashes from the skillet, then start from scratch with the seasoning...

[@CowboyKentRollins]

You are on the right track

[@roygilkey9246]

Another great vid keep them comeing !!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Roy

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Got your videos saved and watch them often, now I need to put more of my cast iron collection to use. Thanks for sharing, always enjoy you two on here.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@rebeccabrear4456]

Thank you for this very informative and helpful video:)

[@harterbob]

Sorry to hear about Frank’s passing, Kent. It’s never easy to say goodbye to our best friends. My heart goes out to you and Shannon. God bless.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Robert so much and God bless you as well

[@wendellhagg3511]

Awesome Truth. Thank You, Kent and Shannon !! God Bless. H.

[@vernontyer2640]

I got my first cast iron skillet about 2 months ago, and your videos has help me a lot. Thanks

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad to help Vernon

[@thejasonbischoff]

Just thrifted a really nice old cast iron skillet but it’s rusty and caked, etc. What’s the best way to get it bare and ready for seasoning? Thanks!

[@jarodmorris611]

I think he has a video on that.

[@robertanderson6929]

I purchased a circular wire brush that fit my hand drill from Walmart. They came with 2-3 different sizes in the same pkg. I believe they are designed for paint stripping. USE CAUTION: Wear a heavy pair of leather gloves or lock the skillet in a vise to protect your hands. Take the skillet out side and use it to strip all the seasoning and rust. Then finish it up with steel wool or sandpaper. It won't ever be completely rust free since iron exposed to the air will begin to rust and especially after you've washed it out with water. Just dry it completely and immediately start the seasoning process. Use a throwaway rag for this part as the rag will be rusty.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

My neighbor sandblasted his. Nice and pretty but he’s gonna be starting seasoning from ground zero. He also suggested a dip in hydrochloric acid. The man loves his extremes.

[@AmeriFanPicker]

thejasonbischoff join some fb groups. Lots of better info there than google.

[@chrisz.9974]

I made a lye tank. I found some pure lye at Lowe’s (I couldn’t find it at Home Depot). I let it sit in there for a few days and then soaked the pan in vinegar/water to neutralize the lye. Then I scrubbed it with steel wool/wire brush. Repeat the process if necessary. I’d recommend sandblasting after all that to get rid of every last bit of surface rust that will appear when the bare iron dries. I just tried it for my first time and it turned out great! I like to season it with canola or vegetable oil at 425 for an hour. After that you can start cooking on it.

[@garyroach3479]

I don't cook alot with cast iron skillets but my sister does and told her to check out ur videos and hope she does bc she is a wonderful cook when she has time to cook

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Gary for helping us spread the word

[@PAPATexas]

Good tips!

[@marcstauffer107]

All of the skillets I purchased were preheated and then landed in the wood stove to burn'em clean. I have rebuilt the seasoning and they are workin' great. Thanks to ya both for the helpful videos! - Marc

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Marc

[@PsychoPlantLady]

“Husband adjuster! LOL Love it! I hate those metal spatulas. Now I know what they are really for. 😂🤣

[@chrissewell1608]

Great information, as always! And I have said the same thing, for years. There is 2 things everybody wants handed down first...Your guns and your cast iron! Both are great tools, if used properly, both which helped tame the old West. I love that Beagle alarm too... Rooooo

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for sharing Chris and we appreciate you watching my friend

[@johnhoringa7616]

Love your videos I cook on cast iron all the time

[@suzannedeaton76]

I love you and Shannon

[@michaelfriedrich7521]

Thanks for your Tipps. They shurley saved my old Dutch Oven. My wife gave it to me as a Present, years ago. I did not use it for quite a time, so it was in a bad condition. Guess you saved my life. Cowboy Up and Happy Trails from Germany

[@kendude8089]

I like my Crusty old Pan ☺

[@CareyKirk]

Shannon and Kent, I missed earlier videos about the loss of Frank. I want to extend my deep sympathy.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Carey and he was a happy dog #catcharabbit

[@tedpeterson1156]

A well seasoned cast iron pan is a beautiful thing. One of my favorites is, well, a Favorite "Piqua" #3, the other is a Griswold 699 that my parents got as a wedding present. Very smooth castings. Lotta good meals out of that thing. For some reason the "instructions" for seasoning cast iron always say 250° F - way too low! Sticky, rancid mess. Base Seasoning needs high temps, it is a hard, durable non-stick finish, almost like varnish. By the way, I discovered your Original Red River Ranch seasoning makes a really fine sour cream chip dip. Gonna fry some taters up I think. Never watch these videos on an empty stomach dangit!

[@roncook8409]

Every few years, I put my cast iron skillets (one per day) into my woodstove. I do this on Autumn or Spring days where I don't need a fire going all day long to keep my house warm. I build a fire in the stove, place a cruddy old skillet on top of the logs, close the door, let the fire burn until it's dead that evening, open the stove, pull the skillet out of the ashes and wash it off. It will be a reddish, gray color, not black. After I wash it off good with soap and water, I re-season it by rubbing Crisco all over it real good and placing it in the oven at 200 degrees for 6 hours to bake the grease into wax. That new wax coating will be a nonstick surface for months to come. The most important part of this whole thing is to warm the skillet gradually, by placing it on a newly lit fire, not a deep bed of coals, and let it cool slowly by letting the fire burn itself down without disturbing with it. You'll want your fire to get hot enough to turn your cast iron a dull cherry color (barely glowing red) not visible except at night. This will burn any crud out of all the pours of the iron. When the skillet cools down the crud will brush off like ashes. Once it is re-seasoned, it will look like a brand new skillet, straight out of the box (It won't be black) it will be the color of new cast iron. never take a hot cast iron skillet out of a fire to cool somewhere else. I've had one to bust wide open like a watermelon from pulling out of a fire in February and setting in on the cold ground. It needs to cool slowly. I've burnt out and reseasoned skillets for decades with only one casualty (the one that was pulled out of the fire in February). This technique makes an old garage sale find look and cook like brand new! I've revived lots of old skillets and Dutch Ovens this way.

[@proudtobeamerican2718]

A husband adjuster 😂 thanks for that

[@anthonyfischer]

You know, Kent, we have two things in common, the love of cast iron and Beagles. All the best to you and yours.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@chuckmiller5763]

I will take that Wagner Ware skillet so you dont have to fuss with it anymore!

[@carpenterxl5999]

love the way you explain the process for this old dummie. Thanks so much for your videos. Love the down home feeling. Love from Paris, TX.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@brbob4934]

"...this is a husband adjuster." (Why I'm single) :)