Why is My Cast Iron Sticky? And How to Fix It!

If you've got problems with you cast iron sticking or there is a residue that builds up- we've got the answers of why that's happening and how to fix it! There are two main reasons - the cast iron isn't hot enough when seasoning and too much oil is being used.

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Kent Rollins
Chuck Wagon Cook, Grilling, Dutch Oven Cooking, Cowboy, Cast Iron

[koza]

I’ve only seen the first 10 seconds and I would already trust this man with my life

[ChefClary]

I’ve been cooking professionally since 1974 and have owned a half a dozen restaurants. One thing I learned long ago. Listen to people older than you with more wisdom. This guy’s spot on. Thank you sir!

[thesuperzfamilyvlog]

I hated my cast iron, but since this I watched this video 2 years ago I haven't had any issues and love my skillet.

[markszostak]

A good friend of mine passed away yesterday morning. May God rest his soul! He and I would discuss things from your channel occasionally. One thing I always admired was the condition of his cast iron skillets. Always seasoned. Always nice and slick. I hope they don't go to waste now. They have decades of a cooking history.

[tkf]

I was only 10 seconds into this video and I instinctively knew he was going to get my problem solved and teach me the right way. Thank you! Working on my cast irons right now!

[dbryceman]

Great advice! I buy bacon ends (basically bacon fat) really cheap from the local butcher and I use that to season my iron cookware. I render the fat and pour it out of the pan/pot/Dutch oven/griddle. Then I wipe the fat residue all over the iron, even on the outside, and bake that sucker at about 350F until it is not sticky at all. Once it cools, it provides a very hard non-stick film. I use the left over fat to repeat this three or four times and the result is cast iron joy. I prefer to do this in the spring and fall so I can open all the windows, because it does smoke a little. The whole neighborhood smells like breakfast for a few hours, but I've never had a complaint. As you suggested, the best way to clean cast iron is with hot water and a good stiff brush. I use a nylon brush with just extremely hot water, and no soap or cleaners whatsoever, because that will end up in your food. My inherited and yard-sale-rust-recovered cast iron is my daily go-to for cooking on the stove and even a camp fire. There's just nothing that compares to it. Say goodbye to Teflon and all that fake copper/ceramic coated aluminum poison! Thank you for helping people understand cast iron!

[introzen]

"Does your cast iron look like the inside of an old carborator?" - earned my subscription

[tomhalverson]

Before I started watching your videos I use to apply oil to cold cast iron and it would always get sticky. Now, I am happy to tell you ALL my cast iron is slick and that makes the cast iron and me happy. Thanks for all you do!

[kidzbopisstraightfire]

I was in the middle of watching this video when the doorbell rang from my Lodge 12" being delivered!! That's gotta be a sign!

[mohrless]

“Let’s walk down this road together...”

I knew I was in good hands when he said that.

[bmonty]

When it comes to Cast Iron listen to Ken. He knows way more than supposed experts. Everything I have ever learned about cast iron is because of this man

[rickmcmullan]

I know this was for cast iron but it works exactly the same as for carbon steel. If you love cast iron, you'll find carbon steel pretty lovable as well. But I had a problem with sticking until Kent Rollins set me right. Now, it's better than a teflon pan. And teflon wears off in a year or two, cast iron and carbon steel lasts a lifetime. Thanks for the excellent video, your advice is right on!

[lpul]

Ours is now perfect after years of trying, thank you so much! I have fallen back in love with our cast.

[MultiSoulcollector]

Kent ... I have watched a ton of videos on caring for cast iron... but I always come back to your videos....I am from Texas, , , you speak a dialect an language I understand. Best information on the internet thank you sir. Every year they recreate the cattle run in the stockyard in downtown Ft.wort an recreant the old-gun fights, You would be perfect for the rough an rugged cowboys used to recreate this. thank you again for the great videos,

[straydogthagawd]

As a newer cast iron fan, this has baffled me for a while, and I enjoyed this hilarious video. Subscribed.

[j.t.b]

Kent I love your videos you have taught me a lot. 7 years ago I broke my back in a construction accident. So my wife works and I have taken over the cooking and cleaning. You have shown me patience in cooking and my cooking tastes better. And your advice for cast iron is the best on YouTube. Thank you. And God Bless.

[Justin_]

Wife: Why is my crochet potholder soaked with oil?!

[scottburkhart]

Well, Cowboy Kent, my skillet was just not in shape it wanted it. I popped it in the oven for about an hour at 400 degrees. I took it out and went right to the sink and hit it with the faucet sprayer and hot water. Then I took a plain scouring pad and gave 'er a good rub down. I dried it off but it back on the burner and followed your instructions to reseason it. I just cooked a big skillet of refried beans and all I had to do was rinse it out when done! Thank you sir!! Love your cooking too, haha. Best regards from your neighbor to the north in Kansas.

[Senihmo]

Hello sir I want to thank you for your voice and your impact on this community. You are the beacon in my life that I never knew I needed

[oliviadesilets]

you’re a game changer. thank you for this. this is the cast iron skillet guidance i’ve longed for and needed, you’ve changed my life in unimaginable ways.