Diaper Swappers

Rdesonia · 11-16-2012, 09:38 PM

I use water to clean mine. After I clean it (err... well DH does it LOL), it is dried. Then put on the stove ... heated up and oiled. After it cools, it is put away. (Often we have a few pans or a griddle just sitting on the stove ... oiled and ready to go.

Resellmybelle · 11-17-2012, 02:13 AM

These are all good ideas!

I up grew up using cast iron pans, griddles and muffin pans, so everything I know is passed down.

Did you get it good and seasoned yet? I LOVE my griddle, use it daily, great for burritos, quesadillas, grilled cheeses, paninis, pancakes yes yes!

For cleaning the griddle, I simply wash it off with water after it cools off then pop it back on a warm burner until dry, apply oil if needed. Sometimes if I forget to wash it after cooking, I just heat it up next time I'm ready to cook and when it's hot take a wet paper towel and run it all over the griddle with a spatula. Then it's super clean.

For pans, if they need serious scraping, like you cooked eggs and they are stuck on, put an inch of water in the pan and heat up on the stove until it softens. Then take to the sink and should scrub right out with nylon scrubbie, cloth or brush. Oil it and place back on the hot burner til dry.

Rust is the enemy, not water per se, we have ALWAYS cleaned with water, the key is heating is back up again when it's clean so it dries. I have pans that are 20+ years old. I use soap too when needed, but rarely, I just oil afterwards and heat for sure, in case of any stripping.

And if you ever get gnarly build up, pop it in a hot oven a few hours or throw it in your backyard fire pit or BBQ grill to bake off some of the build up. Beware of baking off all the good bits though.

coffeemama · 11-17-2012, 03:05 AM

Thanks maybe now I can build up the courage to try it

pumkinsmommy · 11-17-2012, 06:09 AM

Do you get the flax seed oil in the reg. cooking oil aisle?

MDever · 11-17-2012, 06:13 AM

just wanted to mention that I always season cast iron using the grill outside. It gets very hot, doesn't make a mess in your oven, and keeps the smell outside. I use crisco to season. Then as pp have mentioned use oil when you cook. Like a skillet I use to bake pineapple upside down cakes in is non stick now

danner · 01-12-2013, 09:30 AM

This is so embarrassing but I just came back to this thread because my husband and I dragged our feet on this all the way until now. At first he agreed on bacon but then he thought no. So I ordered the flax oil from Frontier and today is the day. It's gonna happen. Now I just need to find the griddle!

danner · 01-22-2013, 07:53 PM

We did the flax method and it works great. I highly recommend it.

11-16-2012, 09:38 PM	#31
Rdesonia Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,712 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How to season cast iron? I use water to clean mine. After I clean it (err... well DH does it LOL), it is dried. Then put on the stove ... heated up and oiled. After it cools, it is put away. (Often we have a few pans or a griddle just sitting on the stove ... oiled and ready to go. __________________ Sahm married to a wonderful man who does the dishes with DS 11/18/02 and DD 7/11/11 My Come Swag with me! http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/rdesonia

11-17-2012, 02:13 AM	#32
Resellmybelle Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 If I owe you feedback, please PM me a reminder! Posts: 2,336 Ratings: 105 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How to season cast iron? These are all good ideas! I up grew up using cast iron pans, griddles and muffin pans, so everything I know is passed down. Did you get it good and seasoned yet? I LOVE my griddle, use it daily, great for burritos, quesadillas, grilled cheeses, paninis, pancakes yes yes! For cleaning the griddle, I simply wash it off with water after it cools off then pop it back on a warm burner until dry, apply oil if needed. Sometimes if I forget to wash it after cooking, I just heat it up next time I'm ready to cook and when it's hot take a wet paper towel and run it all over the griddle with a spatula. Then it's super clean. For pans, if they need serious scraping, like you cooked eggs and they are stuck on, put an inch of water in the pan and heat up on the stove until it softens. Then take to the sink and should scrub right out with nylon scrubbie, cloth or brush. Oil it and place back on the hot burner til dry. Rust is the enemy, not water per se, we have ALWAYS cleaned with water, the key is heating is back up again when it's clean so it dries. I have pans that are 20+ years old. I use soap too when needed, but rarely, I just oil afterwards and heat for sure, in case of any stripping. And if you ever get gnarly build up, pop it in a hot oven a few hours or throw it in your backyard fire pit or BBQ grill to bake off some of the build up. Beware of baking off all the good bits though. __________________ michelle, mama to ariana (13) my trade postmegaroo'sbrighton white leather tote Last edited by Resellmybelle; 11-17-2012 at 02:41 AM.

11-17-2012, 03:05 AM	#33
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11-17-2012, 06:13 AM	#35
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,312 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How to season cast iron? just wanted to mention that I always season cast iron using the grill outside. It gets very hot, doesn't make a mess in your oven, and keeps the smell outside. I use crisco to season. Then as pp have mentioned use oil when you cook. Like a skillet I use to bake pineapple upside down cakes in is non stick now __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.