Cleaning Your Cast-Iron Skillet? DON'T Use Soap and Water

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Cleaning Your Cast-Iron Skillet? DON'T Use Soap and Water... and whatever you do, DON'T put it in the dishwasher!
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[@aadentrn6475]

This is one of the worst demo on how to clean cast iron.

[@SimplyMee..228]

Aaden Trn absolute freaking worse i agree

[@chefdad1422]

Agreed

[@ariea.devalois1564]

I've never seen a worse demo. Yet.

[@osamu_90]

Not only is the host terrible, it's also scientifically wrong. Even cast iron skillet manufacturers themselves say that the skillets themselves and the seasoning don't damage as easily as what most people think; just use water and soap, wash with non-abrasive sponge just like any other pan (and use a scrapper if necessary), dry thoroughly with a cloth (this is the only important part since water is cast iron's biggest enemy), rub a thin layer of oil and heat the skillet for a minute or two. The seasoning itself isn't just a coating of fat, it's polymerised fat which soap won't do jack to, and on the contrary it would actually take quite a bit of effort to strip it. The kosher salt? It's not a bad idea on its own if you have stubborn chunks sticking to the skillet, but it's no better than using an abrasive scour so just use those to save yourself from the trouble of pouring salt into it every time. Lodge themselves (manufacturer of the skillet used in this demo) even has instructional videos which clearly show them recommending soap, water, scraper and finishing it with a thin coat of oil. The no-soapers can stay in their own camp all they want but I'll stick to soap.

[@truman5838]

They didn't finish the job. It was more of a spot cleaning for side by side comparison. It works in theory.

[@normajean9831]

Rachel you didnt let the woman explain....you took over the conversation.

[@sand2879]

right! why invite her onto the show? rachael did it herself and on another episode.

[@lizcarter8403]

Norma Jean yeah, as usual.....

[@shygirl2115]

Rachel treated her guests horrible!!!! 😠😡🤬

[@godjhaka7376]

lol you must be very slow Norma LOL

[@soniachen2005]

Yup She does that ALL THE TIME..Why bring in the Experts.

[@jdwylde7]

Dang...she really will talk over anyone that comes on that show.

[@bubbyhardy6135]

Yeah thats ridiculous. Everytime she would start to say something she would straight cut her off.

[@shadow3x821]

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[@deniselogan7642]

No joke!

[@vanessatrinidad7745]

Baaaahaha not the first time i heard that lol

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

SHUT UP RACHEL!!!

[@iluvpittys242]

I was tought to wash cast iron pans just like you do everything else, then after rinsing, set it back on the stove and turn on the heat to dry, then rub some oil on it while the pan is still warm. Done! That's how I've done mine for years.

[@Rembrandt133]

Correct. Rachael should issue an apology for misinforming her audience and being rude to her guest...lol

[@miguelrobb5719]

John Smith you don’t have to do all of that complicated stuff. Just scrap the gunk off and rinse the pan with hot water, and put it on the stove top until all the water is dried off, and then rub just A LITTLE bit of oil on the inside of the pan, and put it back on the stove burner until the oil dries up. BOOM all done

[@jindewolf7784]

If there's any stuck on bits I typically heat the pan up, use a little salt and hot water. A light/gentle scrubbing with a non-abrasive pad. Then I heat it up on the oven to dry it off and use a light coating of oil.

[@JP-yn4zn]

Right, heating up the pan a little also opens up the pores of the pan to absorb the oil better

[@jessicamonday7966]

Me too

[@nathankoroush7918]

That looked like shit when they were done. If your going to show people how do to things, show them the correct way and the whole process.

[@johnsorrelw849]

Hilarious! She is oiling the pan with salt and crud still all over it! I would flip if someone in my house called that cleaning the pan.

[@thecramptons]

John Weakland 🤣

[@madisonmiller7186]

It will rust if you use water lmao

[@johnsorrelw849]

@@madisonmiller7186 It won't if you don't leave it soaking for a long time. I use water, scub with a plastic brillo pad, sometimes with salt add for scouring but rarely need it, then rinse and dry immediately, heating and oiling on stove afterward. Never had a problen with rust. Woks are the easier ones to f up in my experience, and I salt scrub those more often and reseason them practically every time. Making popcorn in it is a fun way to do that.

[@Miss-Maggies-Rescues]

I wash my mini personal sized pan with warm water, pink salt and half of a potato. Works amazing every time

[@gretathuumberg]

Let's just say, if you do that to my cast iron, it will be Sonny at the toll booth all over again

[@CastIronCooking]

Stop interrupting Pamela, Rachel!

[@millerjoan]

You've got to be kidding me with this video. Rachael is a terrible host. How does she interrupt this woman every time she starts to say something? If time was a factor, then cut some of the BS before the guest comes on!

[@mrpanda2655]

Its what women do best

[@Script3dR3ality]

It looked cleaner before they "cleaned" it

[@gilligun29]

Wtf??? That was the worst video on how to clean a skillet. Waste of salt, ruined a spatula and the skillet looked horrible.

[@r8cerx669]

I want my 2 min back... also y’all need to learn cast iron cooking/seasoning... that was a shameful display of culinary ignorance

[@mbburg2149]

I use salt and a half cut potato. Removes all debris and conditions the metal. Then heat and reseason, gets better each and every time.

[@DParkerInTheWoods]

That's a waste of salt and potatoes. Wash wish dish soap like you would anything else. And you're not "reseason"ing it. You're just smearing on some oil/fat. "Seasoning" involves building up thing layers of polymerized oils by using high heat,which breaks them down chemically, after which they recombining after cooling into said polymers.

[@rickeys]

According to Lodge (and my personal experience), it's perfectly fine to use soap and water to clean your cast iron. You HAVE to re-season it afterwards, though. I dry it with a paper towel, put some vegetable oil on it, and put it in a cold oven. I then set the oven to 350F, and when it's up to temp, turn it off to cool. Perfect job every time. I use dry Kosher salt for routine cleanups, rubbed in with a dry paper towel.

[@Chance57]

Soap won't mess with your seasoning. Once the lipids have been polymerized they are no longer available to bond with the hydrophobic ends of the soap molecules. There's no fact based or scientifically sourced evidence behind not using soap. Personal anecdotes need not be spread like gospel if there's nothing to it.

[@DParkerInTheWoods]

@Nathan B Stop spreading that "no soap in cast iron" bullshit. It isn't 1895 anymore, and nobody's using lye soap to wash their dishes. Modern dish soap is very mild and does no harm at all to cast iron seasoning. And if your pans are "sticky" it's because you don't have any actual "seasoning" (a hard plastic-like coating of polymerized fats). You just have grease.

[@gcook9221]

As usual Rachel couldn't stop talking. You bring an expert on your show and then don't let her talk.

[@CastIronCooking]

I am a big fan of Pamela! I love her KZbin channel. Wish she had the cooking show, and had you on as a guest Rachel!

[@vc400]

A little bit of oil, put it back in the stove til it smoke, then wash it in the sink with tiny bit of soap.. Then re-season it... Works everytime for me.. By the way, little soap doesn't hurt...

[@Ms.MD7]

I do the same thing, some ppl just go over the top with soap. A little won't hurt it.

[@kentr1435]

I don't think either of them have ever cleaned a cast iron pan before. I use a chainmail scrubber and warm water, but modern dish soap is fine. It was the old lye containing soaps of long ago that ate the seasoning. If you do use salt, use a paper towel to scrub with. Who uses a spatula?

[@RosangelaSilva20060]

Better comment!

[@seansullivan4087]

Never season cast iron like that lmao

[@cadmarbusinesssuite9155]

The demo wasn't for seasoning the pan rather than cleaning it.

[@noorarahimi1498]

I like Rachel but I always feel that she doesn't let her guests do the the talk

[@albuseisenhorn3385]

Hate to inform this person but you can use metal tools and soap with/or water all you like - HUGE BLOODY MYTH. The science behind it is the fats polymerize to the surface under heat at a molecular level. In laymans terms hot fats turn into a hard slick bonded layer. Do your job right the only way you're getting it off is a 500 F oven and a few hours. Of course thats after what I call the "teen" period where the coating is a bit fickle and thin, but after lots of use its darn durable

[@lindseyb0303]

Why did you even invite her on the show.

[@poet79eyes]

Um, there is still food on your skillet... it's not clean😘. Just thought you should know boo boo.

[@cadmarbusinesssuite9155]

It was a demo with limited air time so that you would gain the concept.

[@kevinpage2730]

Good thing that lady came on the show so Rachael could let her speak for 10 seconds before interrupting again and again.

[@batman29488]

Wow the guest couldn't even get a word in . Smh

[@storewithoutwall]

How can you say "clean" when all we see is dirty?

[@amoureuse1976]

Agree, I would never eat from them 🤮🤢

[@simonholmqvist8017]

@@amoureuse1976 rusty too

[@alexg5513]

OMG, that Demo was just so shocking. They looked like they were just scraping the shit out of that skillet instead of treating it with respect. Instead of using salt, how about just some simple warm water, a decent scrubbing brush, wipe it dry and then the oil. They can last a hundred years if done right. If you're not going to do something properly Rachel Ray, then don't do it at all. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@brucevilla7490]

Salt induces rust.

[@Mental_Health_Matters]

Were you cooking cake frosting in that pan, or... ?

[@timothyjohnson8247]

They didn't even clean it! Wtf. At least they explained the basics though I guess

[@mr.k905]

That's how I wash my car. ...and my hair ...and my salt.

[@JVRottweil]

Soap and water is absolutely fine to use

[@ariea.devalois1564]

Boy these people waste a lot of salt. And end up with a dirty pan. When the cast iron pan is still hot, get your hot water tap hot and then put hot water in the hot pan. You might need a moment with the stainless steel mail scrubber, but the pan for the most part will be clean. HOT!

[@dservez]

Uh. Yeah... you can use some water when cleaning cast iron, as it helps lift the baked on stuff, but make sure it’s a hot or warm pan and hot water. Mix it with the salt and it’ll help scrape off cooked on stuff, just make sure the water is completely evaporated by putting it back on the grill, stove top, or oven. Put the thin layer of oil on the hot pan after it’s clean, not with salt and built on crap all over it.

[@semco72057]

That is the proper procedure for cleaning cast iron cookware and what I have at home.

[@SithisXVII]

They love talking over each other.

[@dirkweber2557]

pan never got cleaned. ??

[@casolver]

Dishwasher? I agree, don't put it in the dishwasher. Soap and water is fine. Salt is going to remove a little seasoning. Plus you will go through a lot of salt if you cook everyday like I do.

[@Rembrandt133]

I gave this a thumbs down for misinformation! The people still don't get it. I have learned from other videos that properly seasoned cast iron cannot lose that layer of protection just using soapy water. The seasoning oil and cast iron form a strong layer...that oil has "polymerized" so I've learned and soap will not dissolve it, unless you use force with harsh scrubbers instead of a soft sponge.

[@moonliteX]

wow this is horrible!! the pan didn't even clean up!?

[@sallykatehunter6924]

Should have used a potato thats where the moisture would have come from works great any salt will do as well. Dont have time to use a spatula gonna take along time to clean that pan, lol

[@stevep4209]

that's what my cast iron skillet should look like when done cleaning??? ...

[@SpecialGuestTV]

The pan isn’t even clean in the video smh

[@milesmoralesph]

did this to my pan the pan is not stick anymore

[@cadmarbusinesssuite9155]

I happen to agree with the concept. I simply insist on cleaning the skillet while it is still hot rather than at a cold state. I will put it back on the burner with water if there is a significant amount of caked in food. I then rinse it with hot water and put it back on the burner to let it dry. If the seasoning in the pan is good, I don't need to add the oil every time off the burner. I only do that on an as-needed basis. When I need to renew the seasoning of the cast iron, I put it in the oven coated with a thin layer of oil.

[@johnciulla2581]

Aren't you supposed to clean pan before oil... To me that looked disgusting, but I'm on Google trying to figure out how to care for my cast iron skillet so maybe dried food, salt, and oil is the way to go 🤔🤔🤔

[@shogrran]

That doesn't look clean. It's like watching two highschoolers who doesn't know shit about something pretend to know a lot about it.

[@papilloneffect4015]

I'm a cook, came here to see if Rachael Ray knew what she was on about... I didn't expect being pushy and shit. She's so envious that the other chick is hotter than her.

[@christophermonk4879]

You see what she did there. Don’t do it lol soap and water is fine as long as you have seasoned your pan correctly because of polymerization the oil is baked into the pan and will not be removed by the soap. Yes you still need to while off the water and apply a super thin layer of oil when you are finished

[@dborbadborba6292]

Still dirty

[@williamsolano2571]

OMG!! 🤷‍♂️Rachel you did not let finish Pamela. WTF !!? 🤬

[@rebeccahibbs9794]

I disagree. Use a bit of oil and salt to scrub cast iron. Don't use dish soap because it will make your food taste like soap.

[@DParkerInTheWoods]

Perhaps you should try rinsing the soap off after washing it.

[@DParkerInTheWoods]

@@rebeccahibbs9794 It must not have been that obvious for you if you're forgetting to do it.

[@MendedAndWholeLife]

Wow felt bad for the lady. Rachel totally took over. Great tips though.

[@LovEyDuBB]

They're just going to leave the red sauce on there?

[@ricardovillagrana8569]

It's my show i wanna talk😣

[@moocow6350]

It’s ok to use soap it doesn’t keep flavor or remove seasoning it’s because soaps don’t contain lye anymore. Go watch Cowboy Kent Rollings he is a million times better. I’ve been a collector for over a year now.

[@patyrodriguez3483]

Yo Im new to cast iron pans (2yrs more or less) and I Fucken cringed! Only time I ever use water ( boiling hot water ) is when I get lazy to clean and it’s left over night and then quickly dry it right after and reseason !!!! But my mother in law always puts cold water and leaves it over night! I wanna scream at her !!!! Enough said 🤣

[@gregbeversdorf8162]

www.lodge.com they have correct instructions. check it out Rach...

[@Arika_VR]

Did they even clean the pan? Rubbing oil on dirty pan yuckkk 🙄

[@giovannirodriguez1385]

NEVER USE PAPER TOWELS TO APPLY OIL TO THE SKILLET! use a lint free cloth

[@ernievonvutenhauger7207]

Ummm, No.

[@cplgouveia0331]

Wow, no wonder this show was canceled. They never had any guests who were allowed to speak

[@SimplyMee..228]

Ugh it's not clean

[@shygirl2115]

This is why I do not look at Rachel’s show. She treats her guess horrible!!! She is an attention hog! 😠😡🤬

[@CastIronCooking]

shygirl2115 I agree. I love Pamela Salzman and could tell by her expressions she was not comfortable being interrupted. She has a better KZbin channel then Rachel. I can’t stand to watch Rachel, but I saw Pamela on the thumbnail photo.

[@mousiealez2281]

Wet tissue.

[@DParkerInTheWoods]

- "DON'T Use Soap and Water" Proof positive that Rachel Ray is just another manufactured TV personality who has no idea what she's talking about.

[@garyorourke3595]

shes right about that part

[@camerontankersley3184]

Gary O'Rourke she's not

[@BapoBoompa]

Everyone: yelling at the host about poor care of a cast iron pan. Me, who just got here because of a meme compilation: ._.

[@Jack-zc5bp]

That pan looked terrible

[@ChrisUchiha95]

Like new basically

[@repete5583]

Kosher salt you say? You know, it makes absolutely no difference if you use regular salt.

[@halinallet652]

Kosher salt is just stupid name for normal salt meaning "food salt" or ruokasuola (in Finnish) or Speisesalz (in German). Just stupid name for food grade salt.

[@jjdecani]

I will never understand this. That does not "clean" a pan. Not by my understanding of the word "clean". Even if they'd actually bothered to finish getting all the crud off, it still would not be "clean". The thing would still have baked-in food remnants on it. GERMS. NOT CLEAN.

[@Myoldaccount-mu7of]

Wo. I could only make it to 55 seconds.

[@halinallet652]

You can use salt but it is actually more damaging towards seasoning than soap. And never apply oil after cleaning. Only before cooking. If you leave oil to skillet it will become rancid and sticky.

[@mikeeconomou7188]

Well HOT DANG!!!! Now I know!

[@melmma6938]

Ummm... it's - it's still .. um dirty 😳

[@kimelmore5114]

What did I just watch 🤔

[@J_LOVES_ME]

Oh come on - NO ONE puts cast iron in the dishwasher! At least not twice... ;)

[@ninagetsit5543]

Never try to outshine your guest. It's bad etiquette. I'm disappointed by Rachel Ray. Whether Rachel knows it or not, this video and how she engaged her guest makes her look insecure. It makes her appear to be small. If you're afraid that someone's light will dim yours then you're already second-guessing your authority. It's your show! You already have the headline. Goodness!

[@RainbowLovh1]

Rachel completely cut her off SEVERAL times !

[@Ms.MD7]

That was as so rude, I hate being cut off

[@CastIronCooking]

This is pretty much all wrong, I just came to see Pamela Salzman!

[@april110]

But its not even cleaned properly 😐😐😐😐😑😑😑

[@santannia]

What's the point of having her as a guest on the show if you were gonna just take over 🤔

[@boogiemie]

What's the point of inviting Pamela? Let her talk!

[@Rasch33]

Rachel just can't stop talking. She needs to show.how much she knows. I'm sorry for her guest.

[@DapanoTv]

You literally didnt even clean it...

[@yogendrasinh]

If you call this cleaning, I call myself Mahatma Gandhi.

[@rachelrowland4933]

Who would go on this show? Rachael needed to prove herself to know more the whole time?!

[@janetcade5808]

Rachel loves Rachel. So RUDE to that poor guest.

[@robertcussen8039]

You were supposed to use a potato and salt, not a spatula!

[@shawndellt1907]

This was embarrassing to watch. The poor woman couldn't even get a word in. Rachel was so rude. When people do that to me, I just stop talking. On top of that, I still didn't learn anything.

[@masfili3306]

the host like to interrupt when people speaking. So rude

[@CarlTheTacticalHoser]

Was there rust in the pan before they started???

[@billyflood2430]

yall are hilarious re-seasoning your pan over and over again when all the debris comes off exactly like they said when you scrape it while hot. Salt cleans it and then you just wipe it out. Unless youve used some abrasive cleaner and SOAP on it, the food will wipe right out. Cast iron is like teflon unless youve ruined your pan. Anything I have cooked comes right out of the pan. You just salt, wipe and it is clean.

[@waynethebarber1095]

You can see it's HER TV show and she wants it all!!!! She is just another TV show off.....

[@christru22]

I cringed at this video lol, Hot water on a hot pan does the trick. A light dish soap won't damage the pan like you think if you choose to use it.

[@bronxborn70]

Crappy segment there. Also, NEVER put your hot skillet in cold water. Do it and your skillet will crack.

[@enriquegonzalezjr8875]

Can she talk I mean wow! Why have her on the show? Lol

[@johntoe5547]

I’m watching this and I’m a man Rachel

[@thomaslail9244]

Come on down to the country city girl let mamma show you how she showed me don't be scared to use water just learn how to use it properly

[@tunesidig]

Rachel, let you guests TALK.

[@HoppyToad101]

The advice offered on cleaning cast iron by these two people should be ignored.