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How long are we going to have to wait on the Kent Rollins signature cast iron collection? Come on Lodge you know he deserves one!!!!
On numerous occasions, I have asked Lodge WHY they have not put in any of their outlet stores WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI! After years of asking, still no answer. They sorta act like we don't know what cast iron cookware is out here. I support Lodge but that spot is sure galled! Meanwhile down in Texas.
That’s right
Is Lodge still in the cast iron business? I haven't had much luck buying a new camp dutch oven these past months.
@@makeamericagratefulagain they are available on Amazon last time I checked.
@@makeamericagratefulagain in just the last month I’ve seen them in Target, Ace Hardware and Walmart
when a old timer talks about a old timer. precious info on the way!!!
So true
When my Mom and Dad's house burnt down, the only items that survived was my Grandma's cast iron skillets that was handed down to my Mom and now to me ☺ It took some time to bring them back to perfectly seasoned, but I use the all the time now 👍
Awesome story here. I am very sorry to hear about the house burning down, but love how you bring the positive out in having these proud moments when you use your grandmas cast iron now. I hope they bring you years of positive use, and tons of fried taters.
Yeah, We had a cabin in Cedar Glen, a small town on the east side of Lake Arrowhead, CA. It burned, along with 940 other homes, in the "Old fire" in October of 2003. Knowing it was a total loss, I drove up some weeks later outfitted to do some soot scrounging. Figuring, at the very least, I'd enjoy salvaging what portion of my cast iron cookware collection was stationed there. Having a cellar, what I found amounted to little more than a hole full of ash; with bricks from fireplace collapsed down in one corner. Still, I clambered down, and got all in it, until my persistence paid off. Not all could be salvage, though. In fact, all but a few were warped and/or cracked. But, given they were the only items, not made of brick or concrete, to make it through that inferno with any semblance, at all, of their original form, would have impressed me. But, to find survivors, well..; They're safe at home, now, and back in rotation. Their fallen comrades put up a good fight, but in the end the deep pit of coals, the brick cellar afforded, proofed to much for them, and are forevermore entombed where they lay, (Taps)
Brother you and Shannon are bringing anyone who watches your videos a nice break from all the worries this virus has brought the world .. thank you ..
We are all family here
IT'S A BLOWN UP FLU THAT THEY ARE USING TO TAKE AMERICA DOWN VIA GEORGE SOROS!!!!!
@@CowboyKentRollins yes we are brother .. thank you
Only the Sheep Look Up..
@@CowboyKentRollins ❤
I was watching this with my 3 year old son and he pointed at the TV and said "that's my friend!" 🥺❤️ You've got a new subscriber. Thank you for being a "friend."
We're a medically retired military family of 7 struggling since our house burned down. We just recently started wanting to get into cast iron and I truly appreciate all these videos as I'm his full-time caregiver and a mother to 5 and this is helping give me a confidence boost that I can take care of cast iron.
Thats shitty! How did that happen?
@mikehunt4797 it was a wire in the ceiling above my bedroom. Inspector said it had smoldered all night prior while we slept
@fallenangelwi25 sorry to hear that hope you guys can bounce back from that!
@Mike Hunt thank you 😊 we're strong it will take a bit but we'll be ok. The lord has pulled us through.
Hi, I just want to say thank you. Recently my Grandad passed away and it's been very hard on me. He really meant the world to me and not having him here with me and my family is making things extremely difficult. So thank you for continuing to always bring a smile to my face every time I see a video. It means a lot to me and I feel I have an obligation to let you know your essentially helping me during this time. Thank you very much
So sorry for your loss, and we thank you so much for watching and we hope when you do you feel like family
You are the first and probably the only one to tell me how a newly seasoned skillet is supposed to look like. I mean, they are all showing us the process of seasoning and at the end they cook some eggs in an annoyingly black, shiny, perfect piece of cast iron! This made me think I had a problem with my pieces, but now I know that is not the case. And it's soo true that deep frying is the thing building up that nice, shiny finish! Thank you. Stay safe!
Thanks for watching, it is the best thing to cook with
I come to tears every time I see you thanking us, Veterans. It is ONLY by God’s grace that I was able to serve for 20 years while being a single Mom. GLORY TO GOD!!!
Thanks for your service and God bless
I salute you ma'am! I'm a male 20 yr vet myself and wish I was still young enough to re-join. It must have been extremely hard for you serving and bringing up kids at the same time! My hats off to you! Thank you for your service!!!
Glory be to GOD amen
When I watch Kent’s videos I’m bout ready to hear him say , well neighbor that’s to long, lol, but seriously Kent you make me want to do all my cooking on cast iron now, I have a small one , probably bout 6” and a round flat iron I wanna get me a bigger skillet like a 12” , but keep up your videos I enjoy watching them, and salute to all the veterans , service men and women, and law enforcement
No question! Best channel on KZhead. And I’m not a cook, but this will get you thinking about starting to cook.
very kind of you
We NEED a sweet tea guide from you kent!
This is a perfect thing to do if you're stuck in the house because of the Corona Virus. Thank you, and stay safe!
lol, it's funny you say that. I spent the day Thursday and Friday re-seasoning 5 cast iron pieces. Also cooking a LOT of bacon in the process. I've invented a new BLT sandwich. It has: Bacon, Lots of bacon, and Tons of bacon. And now I have 3 pint jars full of rendered bacon fat to cook with and my sweat smells of bacon.
Thank you for watching and stay safe
It's not only fun, but it will keep you warm too! I'm up here near Canada, "eh"!
Stay safe from what exactly?
@@robertt251 From the virus of course. Just lost a family member to it last week. Horrible. God bless!
I absolutely adore you! Your recipes and cast iron tutorials are fantastic and spot on! I share them regularly. You teach what my grand and great-grand parents taught me. The things as simple as cast iron care that I've passed on also. BUT I also have to say that you really grab my heart when you praise the active duty military personnel and Veterans! I'm a Marine Corps Aircraft Firefighter Veteran. I'm thankful for Americans like you, those that are not only worthy of our service, but that we are proud to sign our name on THAT line for. Americans like you are why we do what we do...thank YOU.
Cary we thank you so much for your service and taking time to watch
Most truthful dude on KZhead. 1000%.
I come back to this video quite often. I love the simple to follow instructions. Reason I am back today is my neighbor gave me two old Wagner cast iron skillets that are beat up. Looking forward to giving them Justice and bringing them back to their former glory.
My nephew would have loved this. As I mentioned to you on your Big Mac video he just passed away a few days ago, he was studying to be a chef and loved him some cast iron. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you all~ Lisa
Lisa Booker; Our condolences and Prayers go out to you and your family. By any chance are you related to a Minister in California? I know one with the initials L. B. Please give your nephew's parents our Heartfelt condolences. Stan
Harrison Mantooth Thank you so very much for your kind words. I will absolutely pass them on to my sister and brother-in-law. He was only 23 and this was something that could have been managed if caught in time. In fact, he was in the hospital for a scope but sadly they simply didn’t go far enough or they’d have found the bleed. That’s per his Drs. Our hearts are truly heavy. As for the minister in CA no, I’m not related. But we’re all brothers and sisters in Christ so.... Thank you again. God Bless you and yours. Please stay well and safe during these trying times. ~Lisa
Lisa so sorry to hear that, please give them our best and we will lift them up in prayer, and thanks Stan
I love pans that you share a journey on, so happy to hear you are doing this with your nephews pans. My collection story makes my heart sing, from the 2 I inherited that no one wanted from My Gramma I never met through my Dad, one 12 Wagner from hubby's uncle that no one wanted the "rusty" mess, my 2020 Rosie the Riveter to remind me to be a strong woman /caregiver during my hubs cancer recovery, hubs walmart find a lodge wolf wildlife egg pan for me, gifts from my 3 besties, my own acquisition recently of a Matford Bourgeat and about 5 more! I love to give out simple lodge pan starter kits to friends too. I love peoples pan journey stories.
Just pulled several pieces of old CI out of the fire yesterday along with a skillet that I felt needed a jump start. Thanks for the great tips to season these pieces. I'll post pics when I'm done. Most of all, thanks for the 'hat tip' for our military...I'm a 26+ year Navy veteran. God Bless, Kent.
Kent rollins is the reason I love cast iron as a 21yr old kid
You’re a gem! I’m touched at how you always recognize our service men & women. They certainly deserve it. 🇺🇸
I remember dad throwing the old 12 inch skillet in the wood stove to clean it. The only thing was he burn hedge and it was so hot it warped the bottom of the pan. We used it anyway. I consider it a western wok. Good stuff Ken and Shan.
Thank you Timothy for watching
Thanx, Cowboy Kent. Yesterday I did two ancient cast iron skillets that belonged to my mama. I managed to get all three layers done on both before bedtime.
Hi Kent, I just wanted to tell you I enjoy your shows You Shannon and the puppies. Your shows are entertaining and I learned a lot from watching Thank you all for a great show. Jeff from Connecticut
We can feel it you r so realistic on everything u do. Thank u for your service and to all the veterans whom served our beautiful and unique country!
Kent is my go-to guy for just about everything when it comes to outdoors cooking. I have both cookbooks and bought one for my son this Christmas for his camper. We both tip our hats to Kent and Shannon for developing recipes that reflect down-home traditional values and goodness. Hope I have the opportunity to meet Mr. Rollins some day.
Kent, I have to say that I LOVE your videos and a big thank you to Shannon for producing them! Your information on cast iron is AWESOME! Don’t stop making your videos. You have so much to teach all of us!
Thanks Margaret
Enjoy your show. I appreciate your thanks to those that serve America, past,present and those to come. MSgt. B
I really enjoyed this video. 44 years ago, my wife and children got involved in the living history hobby. We did the Revolutionary War reenactment and used cast iron over our fire 🔥. And while I still have a penchant to prefer cast iron cooking 🍳 I now live alone and in a modern senior apartment with a glass top electric stove top. So, I don't have the ability to use my cast iron cookware as I'd like to. My oldest son still does the reenactments, and I am extremely proud of him. Once, while doing a reenactment celebrating the b irthday of King George III, at Fort Niagra (many years ago), some vandals entered the Fort while everyone was asleep in their tents and egged the tents and threw our footed cast iron Calderon into the sea. I don't think they knew how expensive that huge three legged Calderon was.
Hey Kent, just want to say I enjoy your videos, you’re the reason I got into using cast iron. Started my collection and it’s coming along nicely. Thanks so much!
Best thing to cook with
I'm glad you posted this, because my cousin just inherited my favorite skillet. It was my aunt's, and nothing ever stuck to it, but my cousin doesn't know how to season it,and now she will. Thank you for sharing this.
I grew up with an aunt who only cooked in cast iron skillets and she made the best food ever. I use my cast iron skillet as much as possible.
This is a video everyone should be watching
I found a way to clean one when I was a kid, Old cast iron pot was rusty and we were on a camping trip, mix moist sand, and firewood ashes together and scrub then pack them in it for a little while, then go at it again until it is clean. The sand works as a scrub and the Ash provides a little bit of old lye that will also help to clean it. Then have fun seasoning it after washing it. May not be the best but it worked.
Yes sir !
Kent, thank you for the clear and simple video on restoring cast iron pans. I was able to completely restore a pan that was my Nanny’s. My daughter had burned something in it, and put it outside on the side of our house. I found it months later, and saw all the sticky burnt crud in it. I gave up and left it out there for 3 years. Long story short, I followed your methods and it is back, pretty much non-stick and looking good. I seasoned it 5 times. Thanks!
Kent, I have a few old pieces of cast iron. Most I bought at garage or estate sales. I coat my newly bought pan with Easy Off oven cleaner then put it in a plastic garbage bag and put the bag outside in the sun. Leave it there for a day or two. After that take the pan out and rinse it with hot water. This may need to be done a couple times. I never use soap or detergent on cast iron but scrap them and brush them clean with tools that are not used when washing dishes so I don’t get detergent on my pans. I do not have a seasoning process. I warm up the clean pan then with a paper towel I coat the pan with a little oil, whatever oil is handy. I then warm the pan again and wipe it down. I keep three pans on the stove: A griddle and two skillets. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a ton for making this video! The pan I have been using for years was so rusty under the seasoning. Completely stripped it down and am following your advice.
Thank you Cowboy Kent! This worked great for my SMART vintage cast iron pan. It had been one of my grandmother's wedding presents. When she passed, everyone was after the jewelry and I wanted that pan! It barely had any rust, but had been in an oven drawer for 3 years so the exterior of the pan was all cracked and crusty with a little of the same up the inside walls. I did the self-clean in the oven for 3.5 hours and then your flaxseed oil method to season x3. I'll never get it to the 83 years of seasoning it had previously, but I'll try starting today and fry me up some taters!
You're the best Kent! Love your videos and you've taught me to absolutely obsess over my cast iron. I also enjoy the way you honor our country after each video. Keep up the great work.
This video is very timely! I have a few cast iron pans/skillets and such, that I inherited and also need a refresh. I'm home waiting the bug problem to settle so this is the perfect time with your instructions, to season those pieces! Thanks!
Mr. Rollins, thank you for all these videos. I am new to your channel, but all the tips, tricks, and friendly attitude has made me dig my 40 year old cast iron skillet out of the camping gear in the garage and (hopefully) back into service! This promises to be fun!
So glad I learned these techniques early on. Helped me keep my interest in cast iron. Just love it now!
Best thing to cook with
Your "self-cleaning oven system" worked perfectly on my 30 year old Lodge pan and I'm very grateful to learn about it. Grape seed oil is being used to season the pan - on my 3rd round at the moment. What surprised me was how quickly the oil was soaked up by the now-clean pan. Who would have thought cast iron was so porous? Anyway, thank you.
There is only two KZhead channels I cannot just scroll by. Hikok 45, and Cowboy Kent Rollins. Thanks from Texas for the effort you put into your videos.
You must of known I was going to find some old cast iron yesterday. I was super happy when looking for a video to help me restore it and I saw my favorite cook also teaches me to season my (new to me) cast iron!
I'm so glad i found your channel. You guys are such a calming, happy, joy to watch. God bless!!
Thanks for watching and have a great day
I inherited a Wagner and a couple of Vollrath skillets, very smooth inside. There was a lot of porous carbon buildup outside and on the sides. The self cleaning oven made short work of that and the re-seasoning worked great.
So my new Faith, Family & the Feast arrived yesterday. Generally, I do not read the introduction or stories in a cookbook. I find them dull. But, with a new puppy running around the backyard, I grabbed a cup of coffee and grabbed my new cookbook and sat on the porch. Without doubt, the introduction and the stories kept me entertained. More than that (and having been a long-time subscriber of the Rollins's), I can hear Kent's voice and his Oklahoma dialect in the words: It's like sitting down and having a conversation. I much appreciate the history and love that has gone into the writing. And as a documentary photographer, I got into the photos taken by Shannon. Now it's time to start making some of these recipes. Thank you!!!!!
that sure means a lot my friend thank you so much
Awesome! Our best pieces were found in the weeds in the yard of a house we were rehabbing! Beautifully restored.
always learn new things with you guys :) most of this i knew about (from yer previous videos) but never knew bout the deep fryin .... thanks! keep 'em comin :)
Thank you so much!!!! My husband accidentally ruined my late grandmother’s cast iron skillet and I was able to restore it using this method. Cornbread turns out perfect every time 😊
What did he do? Want to avoid doing it myself, haha.
I got kinfolk over at Roosevelt, we used to have a catfish fry every year before all the older generation passed on. One side of the family had a huge 16" cast iron skillet they brought, that later got passed down to a grandson. When he passed on early, his sister gave my that skillet because I liked to cook and otherwise it would have ended up in a thrift store. He was using it as a dog food bowl, but I scrubbed and shined that skillet and put it back to good use. I since passed it along to my brother, it's a sight too big for just me but he's got a passel of kids and a powerful appetite for fried potatoes. Howdy from the top of the Caprock!
I seasoned mine with Crisco about 13 years ago. Made a giant cornbread, slathering the sides with Crisco before pouring in the wet cornbread, and baked at 350 for an hour. Bam! Use it almost daily and clean it with soap and water. Dry it on the cooktop burner and rub it with avocado oil after ever washing. It lives in the oven and gets heated every time my wife bakes, regardless if it's getting used. Deep fry in it during Spring and Fall when the weather is right for a fish fry. Best thing ever!
Thank you Kent, from Canada. You have helped me out of more than a couple of jams with my cast iron. Not to mention great recipes. Can't wait for freezing temperatures to end so I can get back outdoors to cook!
sure glad my friend
Good tips guy! I've got a couple of homemade camp skillets made from cold rolled steel. Gonna try this on them to bring them back. Thanks!
It will work
👍👍 Great video. Thanks for cast iron restoration tips Kent! Hope you, Shan and the pups are staying happy and healthy!
This man is truly a blessing to watch
We are Honored you watch
It took me a week to get my grandmother's dutch oven ready for food. I didn't know about the self-clean cycle for the oven. My grandfather, who was a blacksmith, was use his forge to clean cast iron.
Ive always just through mine in a fire.. for seasoning i do the same except the oven part.. i take some of that good lump hardwood get the grill hot and let it sit untill it cools it self.. its worked great.. appreciate you sharing this.. hope you and yours stay safe🇺🇸🤠
GUNSLINGER OUTDOORS I agree! That’s how I do it. Key is just letting it cool on it’s on. Gets down to bare metal
@@perrymalcolm3802 thats the great thing about cast iron.. many ways to do it and none of them are really wrong..
Thank you! It's really been a life saver. All the tips and tricks to clean out and start afresh.
Kent, you are the BEST! Thank you so much, may you be blessed with a year of Blessings.
There are so many cast iron pieces at the local antique store. Even a stew pot with the three legs like you'd have on a Dutch oven. I'm hoping to get a better look at them and restart the family collection.
I call that a "spider skillet"!
This Makes me want to get out and find some old cast iron and restore it!
If you want to restore vintage cast iron, these methods are too risky. Kent said so himself. You will want to restore vintage cast iron using an etank or lye soak. Do not put vintage cast iron in a fire or on the self clean cycle. You may regret it.
I like to soak them in a vinegar bath
@@CowboyKentRollins APPLE cider vinegar works better than regular vinegar. Love you and S. Also,,appreciate the flag and your mention of military and vets. Thankful to be able to come back to family ! oorah
@@chocolips6345 I did the oven self clean method with wonderful results.
Do it!
Thank you Sir! Love the message, love the delivery, love the sincerity. Love the spiral ending
Just recently got my first cast iron skillet. Got it at an auction for $9. I think I did pretty good. Can't wait to get her all cleaned up and seasoned. Then time to fry so chicken! Thank ya CKR for all you do. Happy trails.
Love seeing this kind of information again. Restoring cast iron is what brought me to this channel years ago. When I got married my grandma gave us a deep skillet and lid that belonged to Grandpa's uncle. I use that thing probably every other day, at least. Keep up the good work and all the love, Kent and Shan!
Thanks for watching
I literally just bought a couple cast iron bread pans yesterday. This is perfect timing. Thanks Kent and Shannon!
And Duke and The Beag.
@@georgeblair3894 I got a little misty eyed the other day while watching Kent and Shannon talk about their new Cook book when they Live streamed. Kent shared a pic of "Frank The Wonder Dog". I believe I felt almost as bad as Kent and Shannon when Frank chased that Rabbit over the Divide. You see, I've had four very dear pet dogs that went over that same Divide and I know the pain of losing them. Yes, I can still visualize him standing on point. May God Bless everyone that calls the Rollins family kin. He's been a great friend over the years to me. Stan
@@harrisonmantooth3647 Only another pet owner understands your loss. And I understand. Only too well. bless.
Cowboy Kent-The Cast Iron Whisperer!! You know I look forward to these cast iron tutorials!
Thank you Kent, I appreciate your content. Planning on fixing my grandpa’s old cast iron skillet soon.
Wishing you both good health
Thanks Bobby
I’ll be the first to camp outside of the store and wait for the Kent Rollins Cast Iron Skillets debut release!
This is good advice from Mr. Rollins. All of my cast iron came to me from places like thrift stores in bad shape and I did this exact same method.
Saw this video you when you did it, 2-1/2 years ago, but didn't need it at that time...Well..time and circumstances has been hard on a couple of my cast iron items and this was the first place I came back to, to re-watch this on how to re-season a cast iron item if it has gotten rusty because I knew that the information on the bottom of the cast iron griddle wasn't going to do it. Thanks again, Kent..I appreciate and am grateful for your years of working with cast iron and thus the knowledge you have gained!
I had recently restored a huge 21" skillet, that thing is so big I had to put it on the outdoor propane cooker. I just about had enough room for two full size chickens, couldn't believe all the room.
Heck yeah and I bet you made some good gravy .
Saw the mustache and said "this man knows what he's talking about"
Sure do appreciate you & your time Cowboy Kent . . .to create outstanding info (what & how to properly care for) about cast iron cookware. ☆☆☆☆☆
I just got an old lump of rust I was told used tho be a cast iron skillet from my grandma! This is just what I needed.
Self cleaning “can” discolor the regular oven racks, all the instructions say remove the racks... i keep one old rack just for rehabbing cast iron, it’s mostly ”blue colored” now.
It also takes off the 'shine', making it so things don't easily slide in and out off the rack. The slick finish will come back, but probably not after you do it a number of times. Fortunately, my mom's old cast iron is quite well seasoned.
Cooking up a mess of bacon is a great first cook in a cast iron skillet :)
Slow fry some fatback to really get it good and seasoned .
yup and if you are going to season a Dutch Oven first meal should be scalloped potatoes and beans the bacon will lube the Dutch as the meal is cooked. There are several oils out there you can use bacon grease and bear fat are the traditional ones they go all the way back to Mountain Man days. What not to use non food grade oils, mineral oil, butter, and canola oil that stuff taste nasty and after a few months it will stink and you have to reseason olive oil and bacon grease are the way to go.
Because of your channel and this post I was able to bring back some BADLY rusted cast iron that were handed down to me from my great grandma before she passed. They have been sitting down in our basement for the past 7 years unused and were full of rust. I now have them back to a beautiful slick surface and am building up the seasoning. Thank you for all your wonderful posts!
Came across some old wagner skillets given to me from my old hunting partner. Best Christmas gift ever. After cleaning and reseasoning, these pans make the best food ever. Just made swiss elk steaks with sauted oinons and asparagus. I am definitely sharing your information with everyone I hunt with.
God bless ya'll and everyone. Stay safe and healthy to. 🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖
Thanks Evan and God bless you
Brought a bunch of it to a body shop and they blasted it with walnut shells and baking soda. Took only a couple of hours to do 20 pieces and was only $70 bucks.
Sounds like a good deal to me
Amen to the service men and women
I live in the woods in Oklahoma City ok and have no oven thanks for your support of the vets ty and God bless you
Kent the self clean cycle surpasses temperatures of over 900 degrees.I am an old appliance repair man you can trust me on that..😉
I can get that cycle on a natural fire, while using the fire for some other things
Gail Stone that doesn’t really pertain to my comment but it’s good to know.
@@MikeR65 oh dang- my bad, Brother, I meant for it to be on comment section-- was reading yours and made the mistake.
Gail Stone😂
Self-Cleaning ; read as : Self-Destroying / Self-Fumigating. You won't have a working oven or livable house afterward in most cases.
32 years old and don't mind saying I want to be Cowboy Kent Rollins when I grow up.
Thanks for watching
I,m smelling what your stepping in! Great info! Love this stuff, simple living ain’t easy living.
Thank you. I’ve a cast iron pan I use for making tortillas and i had some baked on burn spots. Your videos helped clean those out and reseason my pan.
What about testing for lead? I've heard people melted it down in them sometimes. Have a great weekend guys.
You can get a lead checker from Amazon pretty cheap, Stay safe my friend
May I ask why would there be lead in it?
Sterling Slayden Many people who have black powder muzzle loader firearms will melt their own lead and cast their bullets in their own bullet mold, another possibility is some fishermen will melt plumbers lead to make sinkers for their fishing gear. Myself, I have made a mold to cast my own lead hammers. I don’t use my cast iron for melting lead, I use an old tin can, but there others who may have a piece of cast that *they* may have dedicated to their task, but at some future time may eventually find it’s way onto the marketplace.
When someone is dressed like that and looks the way he does and is telling you what to do with a your cat iron, you listen to him!
Love your no-nonsense approach; when I need to get down to the nitty-gritty I look to your channel. Thanks!
Thank you so much, you just saved 3 cast iron skillets from being replaced. I will take the time to take the crud off and rebuilding that foundation. And then we're going to get to making some fried chicken, my husband will be so happy.
Electrolysis, removes everything, rust, old seasoning, anyone can set up a tank, battery charger, water and washing soda, and a scrap piece of metal, open fire you risk warping the iron because you can't control the temp, coals work better, seen hundreds of pieces of iron ruined from fire cleaning, sure the old timers did it, but they could also go buy new pieces of what's now collectable, vintage pieces. I have hundreds of vintage, and newer pieces, a pile of ruined ones that were fire cleaned, everyone has their own way of cleaning iron, some use the oven, e-tank, salt, oven cleaner, even fire, same with seasoning, I've tried flax seed, with in a few uses, it flaked off,went to lard or Crisco, no more problems. Good info Kent don't get me wrong, love your videos, but just like iron, there's lots of ways to clean and season. What works for one, may not work for others.
I media blast mine
You are totally right! I hate finding old peices of cast iron that have been fire burned and wire wheeled, when you wire wheel a skillet it rubs the metal from the wire wheel on the skillet and you will be cooking with some foreign metal on your skillet!
I use straight up lard to season my iron.
Same here. No need to do a song and dance with expensive oils. Even new Lodge skillets I bought recently have fried eggs sliding across the skillet without nudging with a spatula. Now I have time to practice flipping my eggs in the skillet.
I think it's important to mention that if you're seasoning with lard, bacon grease etc it's important to cook with it on the regular or else it will turn rancid. Cheers y'all,
@@willygonwildincanada9024 I guess I don't have to worry about rancid. I don't collect cast iron. I buy what I use and don't store with a thick and shiny coat of oil or lard for display.
@Chris leyva I've been using grapeseed oil to season all my pans for years and never had a problem. I just use a couple of drops after each use with a lint free rag and good to go. Canola oil is perfectly fine eh. Cheers
Thank you. I have had and wanted to cook with cast iron for a long time, didn't have a great amount of success, but I sanded the Lodge cookware I have and seasoned it 3 times in the oven, it works awesome, the difference is amazing.
Hey Turbo, we just followed these instructions and our cast iron turned out like new. That flax seed put the stank back on it. Thanks Kent!
3 ways to get things all IRONED out! Now this is panhandling we can all enjoy! 😉
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I would Rather have a gas oven cause electric is slow.
Hey! Very useful! The salt way to recover is great! Thanks and be safe and in good health out there
My sisters and I are "thrift shop haunts." Over the years we have found a little bit of everything, including cast iron pots. I/we have cooked some flavorful meals in those pots too. This video was VERY helpful to us!