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That’s the kind of re-seasoning I mean: first I dry it (paper towel), then wipe with oil (more paper towel). It’s more work than cleaning a nonstick by hand and

That’s the kind of re-seasoning I mean: first I dry it (paper towel), then wipe with oil (more paper towel). It’s more work than cleaning a nonstick by hand and produces more waste.

onli 2y ago
Oh, okay! I see it as less work, since the whole part of using soap and rubbing the fat away properly doesn't happen. Plus it's just a drop of oil and two paper towels. You can use a cotton towel to dry it and move down to one paper towel. But I just wanted to make sure you don't re-season it with the whole procedure, like oil, potato peels and salt fried for a long time. Because that would be definitely a lot of work each morning ;)
- dotancohen 2y ago
  > You can use a cotton towel to dry it and move down to one paper towel. You don't even need the entire paper towel. During the Hamas attacks last year I was unable to leave to the store for quite some time and began seriously reducing consumption in the house. Half or even a quarter paper towel is enough. And even that doesn't need to be thrown away - the paper towel is still clean for purpose of reoiling the pan the next day if you absolutely need.
  - onli 2y ago
    Nice. Also, adding oil each time after cleaning is also not necessary, especially after cooking with enough of it and if that went well (though I do it most of the time as well).
    - dotancohen 2y ago
      Yes, most of the time I don't even use water now that I'm more comfortable with the pan. Just a really good wipe.
usrnm 2y ago
You can dry your pan on the stove, this is what I do. No paper towel needed
- mattdesl 2y ago
  Good idea – but it will probably take even longer than wiping with a paper towel.
euroderf 2y ago
Cleaning cast iron is quick and (so to speak) dirty. Use a dish brush and running water to remove food waste, and scrape it with a metal spatula if there's sticky bits, then a quick wipe with paper towel to block rust. Hey, presto! Ready for the next round. No muss no fuss.
- iamacyborg 2y ago
  Even easier, put some water in the pan, boil it for a few minutes and it’ll just wipe clean. Use soap to actually clean it.

That’s the kind of re-seasoning I mean: first I dry it (paper towel), then wipe with oil (more paper towel). It’s more work than cleaning a nonstick by hand and produces more waste.

onli 2y ago

Oh, okay! I see it as less work, since the whole part of using soap and rubbing the fat away properly doesn't happen. Plus it's just a drop of oil and two paper towels. You can use a cotton towel to dry it and move down to one paper towel. But I just wanted to make sure you don't re-season it with the whole procedure, like oil, potato peels and salt fried for a long time. Because that would be definitely a lot of work each morning ;)

dotancohen 2y ago
> You can use a cotton towel to dry it and move down to one paper towel. You don't even need the entire paper towel. During the Hamas attacks last year I was unable to leave to the store for quite some time and began seriously reducing consumption in the house. Half or even a quarter paper towel is enough. And even that doesn't need to be thrown away - the paper towel is still clean for purpose of reoiling the pan the next day if you absolutely need.
- onli 2y ago
  Nice. Also, adding oil each time after cleaning is also not necessary, especially after cooking with enough of it and if that went well (though I do it most of the time as well).
  - dotancohen 2y ago
    Yes, most of the time I don't even use water now that I'm more comfortable with the pan. Just a really good wipe.

usrnm 2y ago

You can dry your pan on the stove, this is what I do. No paper towel needed

mattdesl 2y ago
Good idea – but it will probably take even longer than wiping with a paper towel.

euroderf 2y ago

Cleaning cast iron is quick and (so to speak) dirty. Use a dish brush and running water to remove food waste, and scrape it with a metal spatula if there's sticky bits, then a quick wipe with paper towel to block rust. Hey, presto! Ready for the next round. No muss no fuss.

iamacyborg 2y ago
Even easier, put some water in the pan, boil it for a few minutes and it’ll just wipe clean. Use soap to actually clean it.