How To Properly Clean Carbon Steel Pans | Made In Cookware

How To Properly Clean Carbon Steel Pans | Made In Cookware
Carbon Steel Cookware is one of our favorite materials to cook with. Like cast iron pans and cast iron skillets, the more you cook with them, the more nonstick qualities they acquire. While seasoning is essential to using your Carbon Steel Cookware properly, it is important to know how to clean each piece without damaging that all-important seasoning. But don’t worry. If you follow our proper guidance and techniques it’s really not all that difficult to do.
In this video, Steve Barnett demonstrates three ways to properly and effectively clean your seasoned Carbon Steel Pans. And take note, when you go to clean your Carbon Steel Pan, we do not recommend ever putting it in the dishwasher, or using soap and water to wash it.

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What You’ll Need:
Carbon Steel Pans
Coarse Salt
Oil
Paper Towels

Video Breakdown:
0:00 Start
0:34 How To Properly Clean Carbon Steel Pans
1:01 Level One Cleaning
1:34 Level Two Cleaning
3:25 Level Three Cleaning
5:10 Recap to Cleaning Carbon Steel Cookware

[MadeInCookware]

"If you remember anything I say, Don't use a dishwasher!" - Steve <3
Let us know if you have any questions below. See you next week!

[linsjack]

I was so intimidated by carbon steel cleaning but now that it’s seasoned it’s the easiest pan in my kitchen to take care of!

[JustJoe]

I just watched a ton of your cleaning videos. You have a knack for this. Made In should give you a raise.

[paulsc]

I luv this guy, he knows what he’s talking about & knows how to fix or get pans in cooking order very knowledgeable

[mattgunderson]

I never would’ve thought to use salt as an abrasive agent. The just unlocked a new world for my carbon steel. Thanks professor Steve!

[kylesala]

Modern dishwashing soaps are fine to use. They help prevent build up of carbon layer. If your pan can’t survive being washed with a dish soap, then it wasn’t seasoned properly. I wash all my carbon steel and cast iron regularly with soap and have never had to reapply seasoning and they still work perfectly.

[ndc]

This is a game-changer for cleaning my pans! Steve does it again!

[sarahleboeuf]

The salt scrub blew my mind, but it makes so much sense! Good stuff.

[naeemabarnett]

Another helpful demonstration! I learn so much from watching Steve! Thank you Made In!

[mintymax]

I love this guy, he makes me feel so confident

[ivorybow]

I was relieved when you mentioned seasoning "chipping." I used your seasoning in the oven method, and even fried potato peels as you suggested. I have only used my pan 4 times, and the seasoning is chipped in a few areas. Scared me, but now I know to just keep using and cleaning it properly.

[hubriswonk]

I recently purchased a Made In steel wok and it has seasoned so nicely! I am cooking everything in it and the heat radiates so well. Best fried rice I have ever made was yesterday :)

[MikeHK]

I Put water in MY pan, boil it then take a scrub brush( plastic). His technique on the third pan is perfect. I season with lard 150 in the oven for 15 minutes, wipe it out then 300 for 30 minutes. Perfection!!!

[donsmolik]

Another set of hot tips for Carbon Steel! Thanks Steve!

[oshkoshbjosh]

Those are some beautifully seasoned pans. Very nice!

[chip_malt]

Super super helpful. Thanks Steve and Made In

[vcross]

Thank you, Steve! These tips are very helpful.

[namvetsgtify]

Just used my new Made In 12” carbon steel pan to cook bacon. This helps me a lot with cleaning up and upkeep. Thanks Steve

[palatefilms]

Just tried the boiling water method last night and it worked great!

[CynicalTimes]

I use a wok brush to clean my carbon steel pan. These are safe enough for non-stick pans. I do rinse with water and wipe with a paper towel.