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Animal fats are better than vegetable oils. Vegetable oils polymerize into a sticky substance. You don't really need to season a cast iron pan. Just keep it
by tastyfreeze 5y ago
Animal fats are better than vegetable oils. Vegetable oils polymerize into a sticky substance. You don't really need to season a cast iron pan. Just keep it oiled, use a metal spatula, and wash after use(deglaze if needed). The metal spatula helps keep the cook surface smooth.
- dmt0 5y agoFlax seed oil works great for seasoning. http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-technique-for-seasoning-cast-iron/ http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-te...
- Zarel 5y agoThere's unfortunately no published scientific research on what oil should be used for seasoning, but this source is pretty convincing to me that flaxseed is bad: https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/5owtnm/why_i_dont_recommend_flax_seed_oil/ https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/5owtnm/why_i_dont...