Comments on: How To Season A Cast Iron Skillet

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:46:54 +0000

I had begged for several years and this past birthday (about a month ago) I FINALLY got a cast iron skillet. I never knew how to season it and everyone I asked told me something different. I’m glad I found this page. It’s a very easy to follow tutorial. I’m book marking this page because now maybe just maybe I’ll get the dutch oven that’s on my Christmas list

By: Crow

Crow — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:24:10 +0000

I don’ have a oven. Can I season it in my pit?

By: nmsusieq

nmsusieq — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:24:06 +0000

I had checked back a couple of times and had not realized it had been so long this last time. But THANK YOU very much for getting back with me. I will try the vinegar to clean it up and then just season the outside and lid. Again thanks!

By: nmsusieq

nmsusieq — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:21:02 +0000

I have used SOS pads to clean them up along with hot soapy water. This should clean off the rust. At this point it needs to be seasoned as above. When washing I only use hot water. I then set it on a burner and as the water dries I brush bacon grease on it. Shortening should also work. This renews the seasoning. I have a skillet I received as a wedding present 48 years ago. It still looks and works great.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:53:35 +0000

I have an old cast iron skillet and a newer grill pan that has rusted. How do you get the rust off them so then ca be used again, and how do I keep them from rusting again? I have always heated them up on the stove after washing. One person said I could pop them in the over when I use my self cleaning setting. Have you heard of this?

Thanks for listing all your recipes on one site. It makes it so much easier for me to find the ones I like and not have to keep every newsletter you mail out.

Thanks,
Wendy

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By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:38:48 +0000

I have a strange aversion to sos pads also. I never knew anyone else had this problem. I also do not know what it stems from. It makes my skin crawl to touch one, almost like nails on a chalkboard to some people. Wonder what causes it?

By: Rich Hall

Rich Hall — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:02:07 +0000

NM Susieq,
Sorry for not responding to your post sooner, I guess I just over looked it. I would suggest soaking the kettle in a vinegar/water solution. Use 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar. Soak it overnight and then wash it with hot soapy water. If you plan on using the kettle for boiling cooking water, I would suggest not seasoning the inside as you might have “greasy” bacon tasting water or other hot drink. If you are just going to boil water for the humidity, I don’t see any reason not to season it inside and out. For which ever you choose, clean and season the outside and lid as shown.

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:50:14 +0000

Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:43:22 +0000

I’m sorry I come from the old country of Missouri and my mama would have slapped my face if I put bacon grease on her Iron skillet to season it. You should never put any grease on it to season that has salt in it. It will eventually make it pit…..The lard is a good choice not bacon grease.