Seasoning Our Cast Iron Dutch Oven

We walk you through a quick method of removing rust and seasoning a cast iron dutch oven.

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[bigwhisky]

I have the exact same dutch oven. When I store it for more than a month, I'll put some rice in the bottom and a couple folded paper towels half way in so air can get in. If you do that, you shouldn't have any rust problems. Thanks for the video!

[jdp]

We use salt and half a potato to scrub ours. It’s a great abrasive😎

[AlmostHomestead]

Nice tip using the tinfoil. We love cast iron. We are getting quite a nice collection. We have a few Wagner skillets that were Gin's Grandmothers. Those are pretty special.

[steve-in-georgia]

Called a self-basting lid as it allows the moisture to drip back on whatever is cooking. Ideal for roasts and such. Can see how it could serve the purpose of holding charcoal, although it seems that would burn the finish off, but more seasoning could be applied afterwards and probably no biggie since it is just the lid anyways. Recently started watching from the time of the move. Enjoying the videos very much. Y'all living the good life. Best Wishes.

[miss_mish]

Just rewatching videos. Cannot believe how much weight you've lost. Looking great.

[ChefAsher]

thank you.. I am so glad to see this. my mother game me a dutch oven she found at a thrift stores years ago. Grease as thick as honey is in the bottom. I can finally clean it. I thought about just putting on the stove until it burns clean but the grease will not burn off. sooo... here we go!😄

[mccrackenshuskies]

I’m thrilled to catch this one! I’ve got two smaller skillets of my father-in-law’s that we inherited and I need to clean them up and start using them. Thank you!

[kprairiesun]

I love your cast iron care videos. I notice baking pan pizza in my cast iron skillets seems to season them really beautifully! Better than anything else

[dorothyculbertson]

Love my cast iron, always looking to add to my collection, just isn't anything better to cook on in my opinion, you guys take care, God Bless ❤️

[carolynsinyard]

Cast iron is the best way to fry foods. Thank you for sharing this video with us.

[blessmygypsysoul_]

Old dutch ovens were sanded longer before being sold. See how rough texture it seems in the bottom? Mine is like that too. If you get some fine grit sandpaper and sand the bottom for a bit and get them smoother before seasoning it will help tons. Just another little tip there.

[EvieVermont]

Great demonstration. My Dutch oven has been rusty for years!

[pattyarpaia]

Btw, you can put it on campfire and the crusties will fall off/burn off, can turn back silver color, do that every couple years. After each use you dry it on the stove. You don't have to add oil each time you wash it. But it's you best pan

[May-zknk]

Thank you! I'm about to get my first skillet I'm so excited

[crystaln]

my grandmother always used cast iron skillets. she still has them. but being 90, she rarely cooks anymore.

[BakerBaker-]

I so thoroughly enjoyed this, as my dutch oven needs re

[RevolutionaryPrepper-rgkb]

You can also put your dutch oven and cast iron skillet in a regular oven. Season the pan or dutch oven with your favorite oil first. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Then put the skillet or dutch oven in the regular oven and let it season for an hour or so. Take it out of the oven and put it on top of the stove to cool off. Then your iron pan or dutch oven is ready to go for its next meal! You can do the same thing with the lid! Happy cooking! Bye! 👋

[tnsoftailrider]

I live about 25 miles from the Lodge Manufacturing Plant in South Pittsburg, TN, and they say any oils or fats can be used to season their cast iron, they don't recommend all of them. Typically, vegetable oils, corn, canola, or shorting tend to be best, because they have a higher smoke point and they are flavor neutral. Animal fats are not as good because they do have a flavor and they can go rancid. However, whatever is available and has a high smoke point is okay.

[MisterTee]

You are right about a few things Erick. Always dry your cast iron with a clean cloth while the pot or pan is still warm.and never use soap and water.

[OpenSesame]

Salt & Pepper!..Bahaha..Love your sense of humor...