The Easy Guide On Seasoning and Restoring Cast Iron

Cast Iron is honestly very easy to work with, once you understand HOW to work with it. Even if you have a rusty cast iron that needs restored, you can fix it at home with minimal tools. Then season your pots, pans, skillets, and other cast iron pieces perfectly to a nice glossy finish.
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Ingredients you'll need:
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Flax oil
Abrasive scrubbies like steel wool and metal scouring pads

[@siddharthnandi8567]

I wanna know more about how you seasoned them forearms my dude

[@carlasabyan6010]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂seriously I got to stop reading the coments my face hurts from laughing

[@spoolsandbobbins]

Carla Wilson right!!!??!!

[@carlasabyan6010]

It's a joke calm down I'm 5 foot nothing and 110 lb . I use only cast iron . I work out 😂😂😂

[@ReyMaStA22]

Lmaooo

[@DJ-xo4jg]

That's from playing pocket pool a little too often.

[@ShayanGivehchian]

Bro you didn't have to flex on us so hard with that bicep in the thumbnail lol damn

[@D4NNYF00]

Shayan Givehchian I was like 🤤😋

[@gromleycorrin]

Have you held a cast iron. Those things are heavy!

[@superresistant8041]

Fuck the cooking, I wanna know his workout

[@RedCloudfield]

@@superresistant8041 cooking properly done meals every day .no, really, that shit will give you iron biceps and the streng of a thousand suns

[@Sweetseasoning]

Corrin Gromley I was literally about to say lol

[@gingerroot3226]

A little tip for those who have pans that have a rough texture: Paper towels can get shredded on that rough surface so get some 100% cotton kitchen towels. The ones you see in restaurants. They will work much better and won't leave behind a bunch of material like paper towels do.

[@imdefinitelynotparkermeek7923]

But how should you properly clean them for reuse?

[@winrawrisyou]

​@@imdefinitelynotparkermeek7923 In my opinion, skip buying towels and just cut a square out of an old ragged cotton clothing instead. Dispose when you're done by wetting with water and throwing it in your compost, if you've got it.

[@medicslpn]

Cloth diapers are cheap and work great

[@shawnwilt7196]

Bandannas work well as well.

[@jprattazzi2704]

The blue towels you get at auto parts stores work awesome. They’re like $5 a roll and so worth it. Think they’re “Scott Shop Towels”

[@OddNumber1524]

My roomate put my cast Iron in the dishwasher yesterday... I needed this

[@kratos9174]

😂 OMG , clueless is priceless

[@BarTenderOnCall-hq4hq]

😂😂 that’s funny

[@AndrewAce.]

🫢

[@teresapittman3712]

Ow,not good

[@melaniegraves]

Is your roommate still alive???😮😮😮

[@Runstyr]

My initial cast iron is a set of 4 skillets I inherited from my grandmother, who learned to cook on it. Well over 100 years old, still going strong and still as indestructible as ever 🖤

[@lehmanbrothers6938]

Daric Singingwind Be careful not to cool it down too quickly (like putting cold water in the pan right after cooking) or it could just crack.

[@Runstyr]

@@lehmanbrothers6938 I treat them as carefully and lovingly as I did my grandmother.

[@Justme77400]

I have inherited my grandmother's cast iron pans too but I'm afraid to use them with my flat top glass stove.

[@daveeagle8848]

@@Justme77400 We purchased our cast iron pans new, but don't be afraid to use them on your flat top glass stove. We have a flat top glass stove and use them all the time on it. And, like someone else said, let the pan cool down before cleaning it with either hot or cold water (and a touch of Dawn dishwashing liquid). Then what I do is 1) use a paper towel to dry the pan 2) heat up the stove top 3) Place the pan on the stove to completely dry the pan (approx 2 minutes) 4) Turn off the stove and 5) Pour a small (small) amount of vegetable oil in the pan and work it around with a paper towel until the pan has a thin layer of oil left on it. 6) Let the pan cool and put it away until the next time you need it.

[@lemons2lemonade884]

Daric Singingwind WOW! That’s great! Wish I had my great grandmas! It was the best food to eat!!!

[@daniellete9049]

Don’t lie, you just wanted to show those sweet biceps in the thumbnail lol

[@lalbiakzualachhakchhuak9958]

@@immahater5964 No one :/

[@chanceDdog2009]

Hot

[@igotbeans2332]

My man Josh THICC

[@karazor-el6577]

my man josh was fat you know. that typical fat depressed fat kid but got over it and did a great job

[@tiffanyr.4910]

adfghufgk I was just about to comment that

[@stevyd]

I'm moving soon from a home that's been in the family since 1953. Obviously the basement is full of family treasures (family treasures means that only your own family thinks of them as treasures). Cleaning out my basement, I found my great grand ma's 12 inch covered cast iron skillet. Last saw the light of day probably 50 years ago. Beautiful and completely rusted. I did almost exactly as Joshua recommends, it looks perfect, and have begun using it to cook the best crispy bacon ever. My great grand ma would be proud.

[@teresapittman3712]

The pan, and so good.

[@katjo71367]

Bacon is best BAKED on a jelly roll pan *(nordic ware) 350° for 20 minutes on one side, flip and 20 more minutes. Use foil and line tge pan with parchement paper. No.mess and you can save the bac9n drippings for peas, beans and other cooking. Happy baking and no splatters.

[@fardja]

To speed up the rust cleaning process on the back of my skillet, I covered it with paper towels and sprayed full strength vinegar until saturated, waited for about 15 min, wiped off rust (I had to repeat this step once) then scrubbed with baking soda and followed the rest of the steps here. Sharing my method in case you don't have the space or the patience to soak your item, it'll work well if you're dealing with a mild case

[@tyuselder5092]

never noticed how SHREDDED my dude is omg!!!!

[@tyuselder5092]

Steph. either way dude he’s pretty built

[@poeaddams2052]

Never thought a pan would be more high maintenance than me.

[@urmilasharma4962]

Lol

[@morg_deezy]

Right😂

[@mufeedasthoughts6451]

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[@a.s.l711]

yes. cast iron is. use carbon steel wok, need seasoning much lesser, can season while cooking on it.

[@Lizzzzy2012]

😂

[@richardpurves]

There's an entire reddit on cast iron. Worth a read. Big take aways from it are 1) use Crisco or similar as flax seed oil can flake off after not much use, 2) cook with it! That'll help it stay non stick and finally 3) 2-5 seasoning passes are good but one guy went all the way to 100. Excessive but wow is that thing mirror finish!

[@RicardoSifuentes22]

Do you cook with it before the first seasoning pass?

[@DonQuixotec]

What about cleaning it after cooking? I guess no dish soap? Just hot water and wipe it off?

[@stormstalker2413]

@@DonQuixotec You can also use kosher salt + a damp sponge to scrub if you have stuck-on stuff left in the pan. Otherwise, yeah, just rinse + wipe it and then dry it in the oven before storing. A bit of dish soap apparently won't hurt it if it's properly seasoned but I don't think it's really necessary usually.

[@teresapittman3712]

Wow!Alot of time and work, but now I gotta try it on my favorite one, and maybe my lodge, cause that thing is so rough you can grate cheese on it. Lol. I know everyone says Griswold is the Cadillac of iron, but I found out accidentally, that bsr is a little lighter and always has the mirror finish without all the work. Something about the way its ground down at the factory I was told. I love me some bsr. If you try one, let me know if you have the same results with only a couple of seasonings compared to other brands. the best ones are old ones from a yard sale or one someone has restored and selling.

[@teresapittman3712]

Everybody has their own way. If I cook something that isn't greasy, like hamburger helper for instance (don't tell anybody I make hamburger helper in my cast iron)lol. Then I need to have it warm and a little hot water and a dash of dawn. Clean,rinse good, and dry. Then dry on the stove a couple of minutes, and while still a little warm, rub a little lard on it, then wipe it back off or,alternately same result if you Clean with a little oil and coarse salt, finish the same way. If I fry something, just wipe while still warm with a cloth or paper towel, if nothing stuck, that's all I do. Since I didn't use water, I don't have to do the drying step. Since I fried something fatty, I don't have to add oil and wipe off, it's already there. Just make sure you wipe almost all off, or the next time you cook you'll notice a little sticky spot, where the oil settled and dried on its own. I hope this helps, enjoy!

[@rainspirit3973]

Thanks for not beating around the bush. Jeezus loueezus. Good info and funny too.

[@AH-jf9ge]

How to season a cast iron: Salt(to taste) Pepper(to taste) Bake 10 min 240C°

[@BloodSprite-tan]

you're gonna need to skip the pepper and bake it for quite a while longer than that.

[@austinmaile4547]

amv master and garlic powder

[@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe]

Made this for my family and they loved it

[@alexblaze8878]

Just dumb...just...well..just dumb.

[@arischontos5725]

Instructions unclear, cat was overcooked and too salty.

[@heinzarniaung2915]

I've never seen someone who gives off the smug hipster vibe and the 'steal yo girl' vibe at the same type

[@leonlawson2196]

Ben Stott someone’s angry

[@benstott9294]

Leon Lawson suck out

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

@@benstott9294 agreed mush

[@louisestaats234]

@Vanda Dy not even

[@mrb5142]

😂 he isn't stealing anyone's girl! 😂

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

We got our first pair of cast iron skillets as wedding gifts, completely unseasoned. We seasoned them immediately to a kind-of golden-bronze, and over years of use they're a rich, shiny black. I LOVE cooking in them, they're wonderfully non-stick and take little maintenance aside from just being heavy. We just got a cast-iron dutch oven, and I'm looking forward to using it.

[@teresapittman3712]

Oh lord,the first time I made spaghetti sauce in mine, I caught myself stomping my feet it was so good lolol

[@Slays_Media]

Very informative and helpful video! I just inherited some very old cast iron skillets and they need some attention. Thanks to this video, I don't have to be anxious about whether or not I'm doing things right.

[@TheCratsky]

To everyone unsure how to use cast iron: - after every use, rinse it in warm water and scrub with a stiff brush or steel scrubber. That's generally enough. - yes, you can use a drop of detergent when washing. I only do this if there's goopy brown hard to rinse off grease. - after the wash, dry the pan with a towel, wipe it with oil and place it over a high flame for a minute. - if you have cooked something moist and are worried you cannot scrub off some of the stuck on residue, you can heat the pan on the stove, turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of salt. Rub the salt all over the pan to lift the residue then wash per above. I haven't had to re-season my pan in years and it is non-stick without the addition of oil when cooking.

[@amberrosa1452]

Thank you I took a screenshot of this!

[@chynavines7111]

Thank you!!

[@DaveRoscoe]

Sorry for my ignorance.. doesn't scrubbing with a stiff brush or steel scrubber and salt remove the seasoning?

[@deegold3791]

I just cooked on it and part of my food must have rub off rust because I tasted metallic as I chewed instead of spitting it out I accidentally swallowed it. I need to re season it. But for now I am wondering is swallowing some rust toxic for my health ? Please reply thank you .

[@VocalMabiMaple]

@@deegold3791 if it's only a little bit, you should be fine. Just try to eat as little as possible and make sure you dont cook with it again until you have seasoned it properly

[@SpoopyKatt]

Mmm this looks tasty, gonna make this later for dinner.

[@jaxsonwhite9805]

Do you like to eat cast iron?

[@WarpedCyan]

When copy and paste failed.

[@rolemodel1989]

@@WarpedCyan *wins

[@esla1885]

Remember to season it lol

[@KXLNProd]

@@esla1885 I like mine with Frank's redhot

[@normacascio9041]

I've got two rusty cast iron skillets that I really want to start using, so I will be restoring them using your directions. Thanks so much for the video.

[@fml5910]

You did a great job of explaining how to clean, prep, and season the cast iron pan.Thank you for sharing.

[@mohamadadibismail998]

Why I seasoned my cast iron and not my steak

[@tomuhawk96]

vliotr

[@duochirkznemesisiv8394]

Wrong channel

[@PaperCircle]

This isnt Adam

[@doomsycth4476]

Eeeyyyy

[@courtniewesterfield9079]

Oh you know how to make a good steak!!!!! Mmmmmmmm

[@milly4987]

Me: does not own a cast iron, has 0 intention of buying a cast iron Also me: watches all 7 minutes of this

[@TheCrathes]

Because 7 minutes is such a commitment. Proud of you.

[@Khiakara17]

Saaaaame

[@ChrisMezzolesta]

Get one! They're cheap, they kick ass for cooking many different ways! Best indoor burgers ever (either flat skillet or ridged griddle)! Vent fan helps of course :-)

[@inquisitor4635]

OBS Nordica sells a lightweight cast iron line of pans with ergonomic handles and ceramic bottom so it won't scratch modern glass stove tops.

[@sschevmale24]

Good way to get iron in your diet. And less likely to get cancer like teflon

[@justjohnmusicchannel8327]

Hey thanks for this video and info. You helped me restore a totally rusted out 10" pan I found on the street. Totally worth the work! The acid bath was a new idea for me that worked well. Thank you!

[@snoopingsnapping7120]

I got my first cast iron pan i think a few months and I love the heat and versatility and utility. I still learning how to maintain it

[@jordanbabcock]

WOW this saved me after leaving my entire cast iron skillet collection in my boat, which came untied from my dock and floated downriver! We couldn't find it for 6 months, but when the Coast Guard called us after finding it offshore in the Gulf of Mexico they said all 26 of my prized cast iron skillets were STILL THERE! However they had completely rusted to shit after being exposed to saltwater and sunlight for several months :( I was seconds from throwing them away but they were so heavy my trash bag ripped and they all fell out on the ground. Seeing them all lying there in the grass near my trash can made me really rethink a lot of things, and fortunately for me I ended up finding this video!! Anyways, thanks again. Subbed!

[@j.s.188]

Did this method work for you & make it look like the new pr-eseasoned cast iron?

[@joeessig3550]

nice story

[@Tangento]

I'm more interested in the runaway boat... any video on that?

[@FixerFour]

26?? Why would you need 26?

[@mythical_pizza]

@@FixerFour Collections aren't about need

[@kuronekochanII]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I restored my grandma's old cast iron pans and they've never looked better! I just wanted to say thanks because your tutorial gave me a piece of my grandmother back and it just means a lot to me.

[@d731w]

[@dcd7400]

i did something similar with a pan that belonged to my mom which belonged to her mom. it was sitting around in her shed rusted up. pulled it out and asked her if i could have it and now its sitting in my kitchen with my lodge pan. i dont use flax oil though like the video. i use safflower which is almost like using peanut. it is very high smoke point. i figure if it requires such a high temp before it breaks down (the smoke point) then normal cooking temps are not going to bother my seasoned coating at all. seems to be working pretty well.

[@joshfontanella]

Amazing ❤️

[@elvinavandeberg412]

It's really not working I tried it

[@EJL2004]

exactly why I came to this video!

[@brett9382]

Use an oven for the first 2 layers of seasoning then do 4 more with the stove top. The first 2 layers should be enough for the handle and outside to not rust. Then switch over to the stove top bc it's way faster and gets a more consistent result for the last 4 layers.

[@Sudharshan.M196]

Can you explain the process to do this on a gas stove

[@4our31]

I tried this and it didn’t work

[@1LifeAdvs]

Can you explain more for the last 4 coats? Heat settings, how long?

[@sagarroy8679]

Great guide! I also think knowing how to remode old seasoning is important. This can be done with a lye based cleaner like easy-off oven cleaner.

[@jackyceniceros8217]

Please don’t ever delete this video! I will be back to watch it again and again lol

[@denisemartin3603]

Why?

[@teresapittman3712]

Me too, if I can find it. Lol once you figure out the pan and what it needs, you won't forget, and you can look at it and tell if there's something else you need to do

[@snoopaka]

Yes! Totally loved the video. May I suggest a follow up episode? Cleaning the cast iron after a messy cooking session. Maybe something stuck to the pan. What is the best method to get it clean and how do you know when it is time to re-season the pan? Again I loved how well you you explained the restoration and care of the cast iron pans.

[@DirMrsHQoftheScreamingGhouls]

I put the pan under the hottest running water I can for a minute, then pour the water out and cover the bottom with salt. Then I scrub with a metal scouring sponge and it gets anything stuck on off. I can usually get away with doing this for a few months before I have to reseason. I've had my pans for 2 years and they've held up well

[@AdamKayce]

I read up on this on Serious Eats - they say to clean it with a scrubber and a little soap even (debunking the myth that soap will ruin your season), and then heat the pan on the stovetop until dry, hit it with a smidgen of oil, and voilà. I've been doing that for months now, and it's beautiful. Haven't needed to re-season at all.

[@snoopaka]

@@AdamKayce Thanks so much. I will give it a try! Love cast iron pizza and want to be able to do it at home. Great tip and greatly appreciated.

[@ReDrUmHD1]

@@AdamKayce This is one of the things that has kept me from trying cast iron- I've heard that you need to give it a light coat of oil after you're done using it and that sounds very messy to me. How do you store it when it's not in use so you don't get oil on whatever it's stored on?

[@seb4376]

Adam Kayce Same!

[@marcuscarrozza732]

Awesome,right to the point video of how to . I worked in industrial and restaurants and never knew how to take care of a cast iron pan. My grandmother was from down south ( north Carolina) and would wash hers then heat it and rub lard or crisco on it as reheat it then put it away after it cooled.

[@ilikevideos4868]

Got a small one from my grandmothers brother (decades old thing) and last christmas I got a brand new one! Haven't used any other pan since I got that one. Cast iron is the best

[@kone.linngus3651]

I've cast iron that is over 120 years old and I can pull one out, fry an egg and it will not stick. Love cast iron.

[@MrNidhog]

Awesome to have such a piece of history. Make sure you hold on to it. The mold used on the newer Lodge cast irons is very pitted in comparison and some go as far as grinding/sanding the pans to smooth them out before seasoning.

[@kone.linngus3651]

@@MrNidhog yeah them newer ones are very textured. They supposedly have a break in routine...ill stick to ol cast iron lol. They are my favorite cookware and I enjoy using them

[@user-vi3tb3bw5t]

@@MrNidhog the performance of the newer cast iron is just as good though. I love old pans too, I have a bsr, and a couple wagners, but the modern lodge performs just as well and food comes off just as easily as the smoothed out stuff. I also have stargazer cast iron which is modern and smooth and beautiful.. But the lodge performs the same.

[@ulasonal]

you fry eggs in cast iron? that must take forever

[@kone.linngus3651]

@@ulasonal not at all.

[@MM-ty6cu]

I don't even need to restore my cast iron. I just clicked for the biceps.

[@brennap3310]

This.

[@Iloveyou-lz7rr]

Facts!

[@cuernavacadave]

Thanks for this video. I have my grandfather’s cast iron frying pan that he bought before he and my grandmother were married, sometime in the early 1920’s so, it’s over 100 years old, or if not, very close. Everything sticks to it, so, I’ve been wanting to re season it. Thanks for the tips!! Going to give it a shot.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

Most helpful guide I've seen on youtube. Thanks a ton. I'll be doing this to an old rusty Dutch-oven soon

[@cldavis33]

Family here in Texas has passed down and always used cast iron pans. I moved away from them as a younger man with a family for more new exotic whatever pans and now I'm 54. The cast iron pans in our family are like freaking GOLD! family is already fighting over them because they cooked literally hundreds of meals they remember as kids, and now these are so special and work better than modern cookware. The other thing....they hold heat and distribute and retain it better than ANY and I mean ANY modern cookware available - yes please prove me wrong. HA!! So have been seasoning new cast iron to make sure the kids in the family don't get crazy over seasoned cookware. Every kid will have a special pan or comal that Dad seasoned, LOVED, and poured some of his 'spirit' into. And that is what family really cares about.

[@teresapittman3712]

Wonderful idea, cause I'm gonna have the same problem! Lol. Thank you!

[@BadlndsBob]

Cast iron is great. I remember in the 1970s, we were used to cast iron skillets. My mother bought a new-fangled aluminum, Teflon coated non-stick frying pan. Later, my grandmother became anemic. Thinking there was a link, my grandmother went back to using the cast iron skillets and was then no longer anemic! True story.

[@dianadavis1546]

There is a link to Teflon coated cook wear. The name of the movie is called Dark Waters, starring. Mark Ruffalo and tells about how bad Teflon actually is especially at high heat. Du Pont was sued millions of dollars for the damage it caused. It caused birth defects in children born whose parents worked in the factory.

[@joseph_p]

If your mom was not getting enough iron from her diet, it’s possible that the trace amounts absorbed from cooking in iron skillets was enough to keep her from having iron-deficiency anemia. Switching to aluminum would have meant no more iron absorbed while cooking, therefore causing an iron deficiency.

[@matthewblackwelder6487]

@@joseph_p they actually have a cooking tool called an iron fish they give out in poorer countries help fight anemia. It's literally just a fish shaped chunk of iron that you add to the pot when cooking. The trace amounts of iron are enough

[@dead_meme0136]

@@dianadavis1546 teflon pans are generally harmless to use

[@frankchen4229]

@@dead_meme0136 for short term health yes but teflon isn't good for the environment BECAUSE of how inert it is

[@leiaclark8388]

Thanks for the easy straightforward instructions.

[@elizabethwest9729]

If your food dries on and you’re worried about how to clean it off, I add some vegetable oil directly onto the stick food and put it on low heat adding a few drops and rubbing it a few times. Usually comes right off.

[@lillianasthoughts6043]

I don’t even have a cast iron but nice arms dude😌

[@loganmann4792]

lilliana's thoughts y’all wildin

[@oddacity5883]

Oh you THIRSTY thirsty

[@erina2916]

Right?!

[@aneekar3068]

😂😂😂

[@dama_dimples]

lilliana's thoughts 🤣🤣🤣

[@goingfurther8092]

“As my mom would say, put some damn elbow grease into it. Except she wouldn’t say damn cause she’s a class act.” *punched subscribe button.

[@randystache78]

I found a skillet in the grass a while back, super rusted. Took some time to clean it, and thanks to your help, it’s currently on its first coat of season.

[@spandinadianking]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I just got back from a music festival and the cast iron didn't get cleaned out properly before the drive back and when I returned home, it was rusty and I was devastated as I had spent the last 8 months seasoning this pan in preparation for the music festival as I would be camping!!!! Now I am confident that it will be restored and back to its sexy-seasoned-self in no time!!!!

[@barbaragermain3713]

I've use cast iron for 35 years. I use Crisco in can. Lard. My Lodge cast iron .... Beautifully cared for!

[@teresapittman3712]

I use lard,lard,from a box. Awesome flavored seasoning

[@FireyCurls22]

Rapunzel really appreciates this video so she can spiff up her weaponry

[@KSGomez88]

I was literally just watching that part of Tangled and read your comment. Eeeeeerie.

[@valeriemitchell9112]

Rapunzel must have has some wicked muscle to whip that cast iron pan around like that

[@HuSmokin]

Who knew right???

[@chase8three]

@@valeriemitchell9112 may be enchanted to weigh less ^_^

[@mcamerochannel285]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂and now need that also in pubg, I always use throw pan to the enemy and makes me feel dying laughing a lot so satisfying to watch the pan flying into the enemies head 😂😂😂

[@brooketeague4985]

Beautiful cast-iron! Very informative, very thorough. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidphavorachit5311]

Made the mistake of not oiling and heating after cooking. Couple of weeks later it rusted a tad bit. Small regret but now I know how to get the rust off safely. Thank you.

[@DarkPassenger47]

Was about to throw mine out after leaving it in the woods for over a week. You saved me! Thank you!

[@franziskahuber9664]

Wh- what were you doing with your cast iron out in the woods?

[@DarkPassenger47]

@@franziskahuber9664 LOL we use it when we camp but forgot to put it in the dry bin and it rained

[@FireyCurls22]

@@DarkPassenger47 I thought it was a joke😆

[@pamelas.2455]

Never throw out Cast Iron.

[@MarkSherry1]

@@franziskahuber9664 haha

[@amandaleonard8003]

I just followed this tutorial for restoring a thought to be “too far gone” cast iron pan and I can’t believe the results! After just the second seasoning! Wish I could show you the pics! Thank you very much for this easy how-to!!

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

This is awesome! I love cooking certain foods on cast iron, and my cast iron griddle is starting get some rust. I need to do this. Thank you!

[@AUGGIE1987]

I love this video. I've seen some videos that use canola oil and other oils. Today, I used the Canola oil and after that, I used my favorite, which is Flax Oil. To me, I think it's the best one to use.

[@pmchamlee]

God, I love ya, Man!!! You are so very helpful to an old retired First Sergeant who loves to cook!!! Many thanks.

[@handsomechris5814]

thank you for your service sir

[@JH-ec9sm]

@@handsomechris5814 It should be thank you for your service first sergeant.

[@handsomechris5814]

@@JH-ec9sm my mistakr

[@andrevachon1616]

When I was a kid my mom threw out a cast iron set of pans because they were "too heavy" and she didn't know how to use them without sticking. It was tragic

[@neoasura]

Her loss is a lot of peoples gains. I used to pick up cast iron skillets at the Goodwill store for literally 50 cents a skillet. Not so much anymore once people caught on.

[@Platepalate88]

Yes, my sister done the same way.. it was not one, the whole set

[@retro2712]

man i hate cast iron because it takes SO much time and i basically just make pasta and chicken thigh and teh sauce for the chicken thigh sticks all lthe time the sauce is soy sauce,honey and butter

[@mvikasine3474]

Cast iron is used in alot of Indian food.. im Indian btw .. so we have so many iron stuff here.. but it worth it.. slow cooking is what makes the food tasty here... once you figure out how it works.. u'll love it

[@chriswright8114]

@@retro2712 just cook the sauce on low heat and keep stirring. it shouldn't be sticking. maybe add a little hot water or some broth to thin it out, and let it thicken while it cools. I make sauces in my cast iron all the time with no issues.

[@debreena2888]

Organic lard is the best. My great-grandma taught me that, like she did all of the family. I try to remember to put my various pans through a seasoning every few years or so. After cooking with my cast-iron, I clean the pan with a soap-less non-scratch pad, dry over a flame on the stove, then I wipe a very thin layer of coconut oil (it does not rot or go rancid the way seed oils do) in the inside of the pan. That has worked for me for 45+ years of cooking.

[@MrElrond330]

Dude! So good and so easy! My skillet hasn't been taken care of in 9 years! In the garage, rusted to the point where the Titanic was envious! This process worked brilliantly! Thanks man! Two ridiculous meals in now!

[@TheDeathmail]

"Let's season our eyes" *puts paprika in eyes* "with b-roll" ... now you tell me

[@Rachara]

That's why I season my pan, not my eyes.

[@Tabibito-Tsubasa]

What are you doing in here Kirino, r u gonna start cooking for Kyosuke ? :p

[@amgoose9032]

Ew u season your eyes with paprika,i season them with salt and pepper, keep it classic

[@mufeedasthoughts6451]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbHpKNtpdR1o7s Watch for true remedy

[@TheDeathmail]

@@Tabibito-Tsubasa I belong to the church of Kiririn... her cuteness knows know bounds, and her imouto power is high. She opened up freedom for wincest through out the world and her tsundere love is just... But her cooking... her cooking... is crap...

[@f4ptr989]

You know what’s worse, having roommates who all share the same cookware and don’t clean the pans after using them destroying the cast iron. Thanks for this I was curious how to fix it, I figured it would be a bit different than restoring old rusty tools

[@kyleboohoo]

I'd be keeping all my cookware in my bedroom and only take it out when I need to use it lmao they can buy their own >_>

[@natecole3222]

I have a milwaukee pack out toolbox for my cast iron set and some kaizen foam inserts for padding and storing of additional knives. I also have a moisture absorber in the box to keep them from rusting. Don't share the good tools with people who can't use them. They deserve cheap play things.

[@notydino]

protip when living with other people, stainless steel, the collective can afford it (my tefal ones was like 20quid), i only bought a cast iron after getting my own place

[@KelseyGoodine]

Or when your roommates are fucking stupid and they leave your cast-iron soaking in the sink with soap💀

[@idontdogmail1669]

@@natecole3222 Jesus agrees with you! He had a story about using (serving) wine properly, it is the same moral as "do not give pearls to swine!". No harm or sin in being wise with the things precious to you and modest cookware is a noble thing to maintain! All that and I'm not even Christian. Imagine that!

[@monkehp]

Thanks for your honesty that even you don’t really use cast iron very much

[@msrawynn]

Great video…just did this to one of my mother n’ law’s pans and it looks so much better and useable. Gonna use it to fix tomorrow’s Sunday morning breakfast: fried fish and grits! ❤👍🏾😋

[@cmcd9213]

I inherited a rusty set and didn't know what to do with them. I tried cleaning them and gave up but didn't want to throw them out. I'm so happy I found your channel. 💪I'm getting ready to grease up these ole' elbows and get to work! Thank you!

[@befer]

4 months later, mind giving an update?

[@cmcd9213]

@@befer Yes! I've only cleaned up & seasoned 3 pans out of my set of 6 plus 1 rusty dutch oven. My set is really old. It could be 50 years old, easy. The inside cleaned up beautifully! Nice & smooth. The outer part probably needs to be sanded down smooth. There's a lot of rust damage. It still cleaned up good but it's very rough. The best part is they are useable again!

[@cmcd9213]

I forgot to add that before I started the steps from this video, I put my pans in the oven & set it to the highest CLEAN setting, which was 4 hours for my oven. It burned off all the thick gunk & turned it to ash. After I cleaned it off, then I put it in the vinegar solutions, etc.

[@sekiethiadove1793]

@@cmcd9213 I’m going to try this out. I THOUGHT I was being smart by seasoning my pans and self cleaning my oven at the same time. I read somewhere to use sesame oil. My house was so smoky and when I woke in the morning to check the pans, all three were completely covered in rust inside and out SMH! I tried to wash one but it didn’t do much. I’m definitely going to try. Thanks for letting me know that I basically burned off the extra. This is definitely seems to be an all day marathon event, but it must be done.

[@aetrew5499]

@@sekiethiadove1793 what the fuck, you left your oven on overnight?? no wonder houses burn down

[@bcpr9812]

I named my cast iron pan "Tina", short for "patina" (of course). I took her from the bare metal about 4 months ago to black and glassy now. I use sunflower oil (just because it's cheap and it's a neutral oil that I cook with anyway), and I clean it using cheap dollar store table salt, oil, and my bamboo spatula. Every once in a while, outside of cooking anything, I'll give her an extra fresh coat and an hour at 450F. I've had this pan since college, but I've been disabled and pretty sick for many years with chronic pain/fatigue, so she was neglected. I'm just starting to get a bit better and get back into the kitchen to cook for myself, in recent months.

[@jenniferdelk4611]

Get some extra iron from your cast iron might help with your fatigue a bit if your iron levels are low, plus a minor workout by using it.. feel better

[@davelawson2564]

shift to keto diet and chronic pain will goooooooo !

[@a.nefertiti6980]

Warmest wishes from Egypt!

[@violahero4life]

I hope you are doing better now and can enjoy cooking again!

[@GhostyOcean]

@@davelawson2564 keto isn't a cure all???

[@wild_child333]

I've never used vinegar and baking soda to clean my skillets. I tried it and really like the way it cleaned the six I have. I use my skillets for everything. From baking cakes, baking cornbread to making cobbler and all that's in between. All of my skillets but three, were handed down from my mom and my husband's grandmother. The rest I bought with S&H Green Stamps.

[@fishheds]

Shout out to S&H Green Stamps and the Clock Weather Station combo

[@teresapittman3712]

You are so blessed. You can't get a new pan to cook like one another generation has been cooking in for many years. Sometimes never, because the old ones were made with sand molds and had a much smoother grain to begin with. The newer ones you could grate cheese on are made with metal molds.

[@daniellemaples1889]

Thanks for this! Friend gave me an old cast iron Dutch oven and it was badly rusted. Going to go tackle this now!

[@shaunaisaJellyBean]

I just found the nastiest rusty cast iron pan in my grandparents garage and I’m so excited to try fix it up!

[@uberwench_]

How did you get on gal?

[@cjb5490]

You can’t really ever mess up a cast iron! I’ve restored a bunch. Just takes a little time and TLC, and you will have one back to good as new!

[@MrSanpoil]

Did it clean up nice?

[@rebel8440]

I want an answer lol

[@MrSanpoil]

@@rebel8440 I don't think she has notifications on ha

[@ChuckUnderFire]

FINALLY someone covers the simplicity of vinegar for this process. Well done sir. I recommend going with the outro “See you next week”..... and then do another video the next week.... Until the end of KZbin or until you’re picked up by the Food Channel. 👍🏼

[@BubblewrapHighway]

One day, I'll have my own vineyard so I can supply my own vinegar operation. Then I'll be able to clean, pickle and brighten up anything AT LITTLE TO NO COST!

[@leanev4019]

I just purchased 2 beautiful cast iron pots at the flee Market and Ill be soaking them tomorrow till they are beautiful again. Thanks for the video!

[@lc1695]

I've had cast iron in the past and I followed seasoning instructions, though I didn't know about flax oil then, and I had alot of problem with black flaking which would get into the food. I tried stripping and re-seasoning multiple times and never got better so had to get rid of them. I don't believe the instructions I had for stripping it used the vinegar soak, etc. Didn't have internet at that time-can you believe it 😱 May get one cast iron skillet again so will keep this video handy in case I do.

[@kaykaycheri9373]

I actually clicked for the cast iron on the thumbnail and didn’t notice the biceps ._.

[@krystalcarey]

Same. Didn't notice until I got to the comments. Lol

[@marcusbarnes2015]

Good 4 yall lmao

[@AP-pk9gw]

I just wanted some cast iron wisdom

[@orangjewse2680]

I agree with all these replies

[@poncenbysmithe8828]

I never even realised I was gay until I started fapping halfway through the vid

[@mandynelson9604]

Josh I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now, and whenever I question what to do, I know you won’t let me down! Thanks for being awesome!

[@tintwisar6804]

Thank you so much!!! I just got these two cast iron skillets a couple months ago as a wedding present; husband and I used them a few times, but noticed brown stuff (we assumed grease) accumulating; decided to soak in hot water and soap, but the brown stuff kept growing and started to smell like rust; every day I was scrubbing with a sponge, but it wouldn’t come off; gave up, but then saw your video and gave it a try today; they’re like new!!! Couldn’t find flaxseed oil at my grocery store, so used olive oil in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 min., very nice glossy finish, can definitely tell it’ll be nonstick now!!! 👍🏻😊

[@teresapittman3712]

I use lard, some people use bacon grease, crisco, it's really whatever you prefer. I've found with mine that lard or something similar, doesn't leave a sticky residue like oil does. I don't know why I have this problem with oil, as long as you wipe most back off and leave it in the oven long enough on a high enough temperature that's really not supposed to happen. With me though I find that animal fat is really foolproof. Perfect and beautiful every single time.

[@teresapittman3712]

I know what you mean. Awesome. He said 500 degrees for an hour though and let cool down naturally in the oven after you turn it off. Just remember, the higher temperature and length of time in gives you a harder, almost indestructible finish that's easy to build on without sticky buildup over time and food seems to float on a layer of air,doesn't seem like it even touches the pan. Love it. ❤️

[@Alyskaaaaa]

I didn’t notice his biceps at first, but I’m so glad three thousand of you pointed it out 🤤

[@matsgilon7075]

whoa keep it down lola

[@Alyskaaaaa]

Mats Gilon I’m dead 🤣🤣

[@tofu993]

Thirsty lol but hey i aint judging, have u seen him

[@MsMabry0808]

Perfect!! Somebody finally showed the ENTIRE process! Thank you Joshua! 🙌🏾😩💯

[@TeaChasers]

I just bought my first set of cast iron pot set, I’m here to see how to take care of it. Thank you.

[@marianguyen7693]

I was so distraught the last couple of days after seeing rust on my pan (I didn’t know how to properly wash and care for it after use). My future BIL sent me this video, I was skeptical of doing it wrong, and I technically did since I used white vinegar and not distilled white vinegar, and left the water/vinegar mix out longer than 5 hours, but I followed the rest of the steps and holy cow…. Despite my apt smelling like smoke and canola oil for a couple of hours, the end result was so worth it. My pan came out of the oven the next day looking like new! Incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us 🥹

[@mcessential8004]

I purchased my first cast iron skillet about six months ago. I read the instructions on how to use it and I was confused. I came across this video and was like let’s season this thing. I cooked some bacon, eggs, and pancakes on it and it worked! I then remembered we had some cast iron skillets that came with the house we rented. I restored all three skillets and they went from grey to black! I have used them and they did great. Thank you for your tutorial because now I love cast iron!

[@rosiebargoed681]

I still have my grandmas’ cast iron griddle that 110 years old. Nothing better than cast iron. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

Same. I've been using inherited cast cookware for 30years.

[@dianecox2198]

Thank you! I just found three cast iron skillets in my old shed. You made my day!!!❤

[@teresapittman3712]

Super score!start cooking and enjoy! First fry some bacon and deep fry some taters. Trust me.

[@deondevilliers9272]

I have restored a few cast iron pots. I use a angle grinder that has a wire brush on it, it instantly removes the rust. I rub it down with coconut oil and heat it on a gas flame until it starts to smoke and while it is hot I wipe the excess oil with paper towel and the just let it cool down. Works perfectly.

[@Smileface68]

I did this for 3 old cast irons my father-in-law found. (Old family cast irons). IT WORKED. It took about a day and a half per pan because I didnt rush the process. Thank-you!

[@LPdedicated]

SIR! You knew EXACTLY what you were doing, when you chose that thumbnail! Also, thank you for this! It was very helpful!!

[@selenay2k]

Thank you. I was literally about to throw out my “ruined” cast iron pans, and your video saves them!!!!

[@benderrodriguez1525]

I’ve always loved the flavor of cast-iron’s, and I’ve had several that I’ve gone bad on me; but thanks for this video and your help hopefully I’ll have a trustworthy cast-iron for years to come

[@dirkdeigler]

have u had a strawberry flavored cast iron

[@benderrodriguez1525]

no but that sounds great!@@dirkdeigler

[@DS-bi3fz]

Here's the missing piece: now that you have worked so hard to season the pan... there should probably be a part on how to cook with it AND how to clean it to not destroy/strip the "seasoning." Example, cook a few things like fish and meat, and then show how to properly clean up the pan.... Thanks!

[@CRJR94]

Chain mail scrub, can buy on Amazon!

[@MrMarksam1]

I tried and you can't. I feel like they have more of a decorative character unless you want to season them every single time.

[@saschaschneider6355]

Internet Shaquille's got you covered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3i2daSOn9R0qa8 - he also dives into how to season it

[@DonKDD]

Don't be afraid to use soap, if soap removes the seasoning from your skillet then you didn't season it correctly. It should almost take a hammer and chisel to remove the seasoning from a properly seasoned iron skillet. Wash it before the pan completely cools from cooking or if you don't have time/ very stuck on food - fill the pan with about 1/4 inch of water, bring to a very high simmer for a few minutes ( don't completely cook the water away ) then carefully wash the hot pan ( repeat if necessary but it should just wipe clean ). Put the pan on an eye set to low for a few minutes to completely dry then wipe down lightly with the oil, any non animal fat oil will do but some are definitely better than others.

[@TheRVSN]

Dennis Felling, you are right, he should show full process cycle with various parameters set to prove compliance to our requirements before we commission the system.

[@sykozik]

Man, can I just say that I really appreciate the heart and quality in your videos? This is the first time I’ve actually watched you in depth, and it feels so personal 🤣 The natural lighting and sound is spot on. it might be a change of pace for most but it will catch on and I think it’s great; for the greater good! You’re making a movement here, Joshua! Keep on keepin on and thank you very much for changing the world 😬

[@kenyaread7110]

This is great! Thank you for the conciseness! Watched a much longer vid prior to this and the only thing I liked better was that he sprayed the pan with the vinegar mixture (and made sure to spray every 20 min or so to keep it moist) and that saved me having to go out and buy another gallon of vinegar as what I have on hand wouldn't be enough for soaking.

[@teresapittman3712]

I do both, according to how thick the rust is, but yeah, it sav

[@teresapittman3712]

Sorry about that, lol. Saved me alot of vinegar. Sometimes I add some lemon juice like you get at the grocery store, the little plastic yellow container shaped like a lemon

[@sekiethiadove1793]

I’m going to try this out. I THOUGHT I was being smart by seasoning my pans and self cleaning my oven at the same time. I read somewhere to use sesame oil. My house was so smoky and when I woke in the morning to check the pans, all three were completely covered in rust inside and out SMH! I tried to wash one but it didn’t do much. I’m definitely going to try. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@Sabrina-xk3qc]

You're an absolute pleasure to learn from! I'm inspired! I'm gonna go clean off my old neglected, rusty skillet right now. Great video!

[@brett2047]

I’m so glad someone showed a CI pan as rusty as mine were. Thanks, I’m finally on the right track because of your information 🤓

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

Did you get yours clean and looking new again?

[@ladypratt35]

Thank for this easy seasoning video. I just brought a pre-seasoned cast iron. After I cooked in it, I washed and wiped dry with a paper towel. The next day, it was rusty looking. They don't make them like they use too.

[@SuperRoxursox]

Thank you I love and prefer to use my cast iron the heat with a gas stove is more even. It is difficult when food sticks so to know that with the proper care this can be fixed makes me happy ❤

[@teresapittman3712]

The key is wiping all oil off temperature and time in the oven. I do an hour and a half. The other thing you want to do right is drying. Never skip the couple of minutes on the stove, and oil while still warm wiping off like you're trying to get it all off. A sticky spot I found out the hard way, is leaving on a little too much oil,I use lard, and it drying in one concentrated spot on its own. Took me awhile to realize that was what was causing the sticky spot I couldn't seem to remove until I started following the steps to the letter. Hope this helps. Enjoy.

[@karolynarau9513]

Thanks for this video...one of the easiest, straight forward cast iron seasoning videos I’ve seen on KZbin 👍👍👍

[@deadyyyyyyy]

Dude I just watched 3-4 videos yesterday on how to do it and they were a bit confusing, was really hoping to see one here, thanks for the tutorial!

[@jameshamilton4465]

Thanks for nicely explaining. I bought a 12 inch skillet some time back, Now I will use it

[@haroldcrews2323]

Thank you. I followed your instructions and 3 old really rusty Wagner skillets came back to life and look really good.

[@cookingwithglen152]

The cool thing about cast iron is the more you use it the better the seasoning becomes. I use mine with an induction cooker all the time. I just put out a Jalapeño pepper jack stuffed bread roll recipe baked in my cast iron skillet!

[@JasenWilson]

This is good timing, I just bought the lodge combo cooker you're always using for sourdough so I needed this

[@ashleygonzalez2103]

I have a 300 dollar cast iron set I bought years ago but I had no idea how to take care of it. So it’s full of rust. I used it but I didn’t know how to clean it properly. Thank you for this video!!!

[@georgevantuyl5837]

I was hiking in Souhern Utah and came upon an old mining cabin that had burned down. Under a section of roof I found an old Wagner cast iron skillet 8 inch. I brought it home. Cleaned it up. Sanded it, seasoned it. It became my favorite skillet.

[@TheFuneralPyre]

I pretty much use cast iron exclusively when I cook. I do have some stainless steel pots for boiling and making more acidic sauces and what not. I really haven't had the need to ever use the couple of non-stick or teflon pans i have. Also... Grapeseed oil is a really good oil to use for seasoning your cast iron! Its right in the middle between canola and flaxseed when it comes to pricing at my local grocery store (King Soopers.. or any other Kroger chain store).