Just realized I was drying my cast iron wrong for 5 years

I always used soap and scrubbed hard, then wondered why my seasoning kept flaking. A friend at a camping trip said "just use salt and a paper towel" and I felt like an idiot. Anyone else get basic stuff like this way off for way too long?

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jordan_webb4922d ago

You said "just use salt and a paper towel" and that's actually not quite the full picture. In my experience, salt is great for scrubbing off stuck food without hurting the seasoning, but you still need a little oil to get it clean and protected. Plain salt alone can leave tiny scratches over time if you scrub too hard, and it won't add any oil back to the pan. I've found that a splash of oil along with the salt works way better, then wipe it all out with a paper towel. Your mileage may vary, but I've had my cast iron for years and that method keeps the seasoning solid. Take this with a grain of salt though, everyone has their own way.

blair_gibson7822d ago

Agree with @jordan_webb49, salt plus oil works way better on stubborn bits.