Kitchen Questions: #1 Cast Iron Skillet Seasoning

[BigBlueHen53]

I have tons of cast iron I love it! I never soak a pan in water, I always use some soap. I strip my pans in a lye bath and I season the old fashioned way with lard. I don't have a problem with using tomato based dishes in my cast iron. I do use mineral oil on my display pans (pans I don't use) to protect them from rust. Mineral oil is used as a laxative so it is edible but I doubt it would be good for seasoning a pan.

Here is a good source for all things cast iron my fellow cast iron collectors.

https://www.castironcollector.com/cleaning.php

https://www.castironcollector.com/seasoning.php

Here is a picture of some of my cast iron, I have added several pieces to my collection since this pic was taken 2.5 to 3 years ago.

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Awesome! Love your Lone Star ones!

 

[LoneStarBirds]

Awesome! Love your Lone Star ones!

Thank you! I have a 4 set of smaller Lone Star pans I think stacked on one of the shelves. They are from H.E.B. my daughter works there. I think you should be able to order them online if you aren't close to an H.E.B., I am not close to a store anymore

https://www.heb.com/product-detail/cocinaware-pre-seasoned-texas-shape-cast-iron-pan/2086945

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I miss H.E.B. And that's an envy inducing collection of cast iron.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Well, they are adorable but ... I am a resident of Missouri! Wait ... my daughter lives in TX!

 

[tripletfeb]

I never made cornbread till I moved here to MO and then not till after my MIL died. It's been a struggle. I like it sweet and fluffy but ... DH does not. Now that GC is GF I have hit on a winning formula. Best cornbread I ever made was when I made it with GF flour. And we ALL like it!

Recipe please

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Recipe please

Tomorrow, I'm in bed already. Actually it's a recipe on the corn meal box, I just substituted GF flour. But I will write it up for you tomorrow.

 

[tripletfeb]

I always use Dawn on my cast iron. After I wash it, I'll lightly rub some olive or avocado oil on it and let it sit. Keeps it shiny and good. I season it in the oven only as needed, I don't use my cast iron all too often

 

[tripletfeb]

Tomorrow, I'm in bed already. Actually it's a recipe on the corn meal box, I just substituted GF flour. But I will write it up for you tomorrow.

Ugh, guess I can wait

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Well, shoot. Give me a minute!

 

[tripletfeb]

Well, shoot. Give me a minute!

I was kidding!! Don't get up and wake hubby