Cast Iron - How I Clean, Season and Store my Cast Iron Pots, Pans, Skillets and Dutch Ovens.

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In this video I will be showing you how I clean and maintain my cast iron pots, pans, skillets and dutch ovens to keep them in good condition.
Cast iron cookware is by far the best for campfire cooking - the heat distribution is even and food is much less likely to burn than with thinner, lighter materials. The seasoning that builds up over time develops a natural non-stick surface and enhances the flavour of your food - just like your Grandmas old frying pan!
Cast iron does however require a bit more care to keep it in good condition and to prevent it from rusting or becoming putrid. Hopefully this video will give you some tips on how to keep that dutch oven or skillet looking great forever so you can pass it on to your kids and grandkids.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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@tinaredington1292 2 жыл бұрын

I use the core of a smashed pine cone as a scrubber with the water on my iron pot when lm camping. Wont hurt the seasoning and does a really good job.

@AncientHermit 2 жыл бұрын

This can protect people's investments in cast iron. No need to have a long video, and quicker one is arguably a better route. Thanks for imparting the knowledge for all who can benefit from having it. A good job Simon. Be well. :)

@connorshearon7121 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@Sotnek79 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone put out a good video on seasoning and the care of cast iron, until now! Thanks Simon!

@robertlee8400 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2018 my mother had some cast iron skillets down in are basement that she put way years ago & over time they all rusted . I had to go out & buy a $18.00 dollar wire brush that attached to my angle grinder & go to work on them it took me all day to get every speck of rust off of them right down to bare cast iron on all three of them . I completely wore down the $18.00 wire brush doing so ,well worth every penny .she used crisco grease to re- season all of them, did it in the oven just like this , now she takes really great care of them & food made in them taste so good now . She’s been using them ever since & I love it when she cooks breakfast out of them , just gets better every time .

@mariannefanning4281 2 жыл бұрын

I inherited my mother's and grandmother's cast iron. They are all 60- 100 years old. They are used nearly every day. Can't imagine using anything else.

@franciscoacacermeiro1788 2 жыл бұрын

Simon you are my idol, bushcraft of the highest level.

@stewartatwattinahammock1772 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌

@danawankinthewoods.5642 2 жыл бұрын

I know right?

@jacksg1809 2 жыл бұрын

Love Ur name 😂

@joelprescott9257 2 жыл бұрын

Nearly 30 years ago I bought all my cast iron cookware, no one wanted it , daftys. Still going strong and yep, the best to cook with. Great stuff Simon 👍👍

@steveroberts1422 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. I always buy old rusty cast iron pots and pans at car boot sales and when you bring them back to life it's really satisfying. And yes, I completely agree they do make food taste better over time.

@todaysworldjw 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic idea! hadn't thought of looking at car boots, but makes complete sense, cheers, will keep my eye open next time I visit one 😀👍

@lscblackwell9202 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Simon! I cherish all of my cast iron pots and pans. Unfortunately, I did not inherit any from my older generations. These are ones I have accumulated over the last 40 years. But they have been wonderful friends to me throughout the years. Hopefully my daughter & SIL will appreciate them one day, as I have! ☺ I find your videos very relaxing and I have been going back through your adventures over these last few weeks. Thank you for sharing and keep up the wonderful work! 👍

@dustybinns1351 2 жыл бұрын

nice one Simon, ive always wondered about cleaning them after cooking being afraiad to takeing seasoning off, you have inspired me mate...im gunna get one, fantastic vid, thank you...Dusty, Norfolk.😊😊

@chriscjjones8182 2 жыл бұрын

Noone really talks much about cleaning, caring for and seasoning, and even less talk about seasoning over an open fire. Probably cause it takes forever to do lol. Always good to see cast iron tips and tricks

@Sibes3 2 жыл бұрын

Our lovely cast iron collection, which we store in our basement, was submerged underwater for five days after our house flooded. What a mess. The silt from the river almost baked onto the iron, making it difficult to remove. In the end I threw them all in our self-cleaning oven and burned it off then re-seasoned them from scratch. They're once again beautiful and ready to cook! I love your potato baker by the way and am looking to source the same one in Canada!

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! Glad you got them back and usable again!

@Sibes3 2 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Me too! Thank you so much.

@jimrogers1853 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers you inspired me to get a Dutch oven and the girls and I love cooking with it. Thanks

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, a useful short. Nice to see you. We think Maggie was a great addition, too.

@domrumble8243 2 жыл бұрын

Good shout on storing with vent hole open.We once cooked a shop bought lasagne in a foil tray in my petromax,it was up on a trivet ,but some strange galvanic reaction caused the seasoning on the pot to turn a silvery colour.Slightly annoying when you have to wire wool all the nicely built up seasoning layers,but lesson learnt.

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - that’s weird! Glad you got it back to normal again!

@mdboatbum 2 жыл бұрын

Dissimilar metals (aluminum and iron) plus acid (tomato sauce) makes for a pretty effective battery. Galvanic corrosion is really destructive!

@viewsandreviews180 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of your techniques to maintain and restore cast iron. I find your methods are similar to mine but did see one thing different that I will include in my storage (I’ve not been putting anything inside when storing). As an aside, I was given a rusted Dutch oven (I believe it was quite old even then) many years ago. I restored it, similarly to your method and have used it happily ever since.

@craiglake6091 2 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering how you do this for a long time. Thanks Simon.

@TheFLOMAN76 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my cast iron skillets and Dutch oven! Like you say Simon, food just tastes better when you cook in them.

@Seamus3051 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the useful demonstration. Cast iron has always been, and will probably remain the best, and most useful cook ware. Thanks for the maintenance video.. Cheers.

@grahamgetsabout2672 2 жыл бұрын

That was first class as usual Simon. If you tell us the way we know it’s right and a very timely reminder for me 👍

@bryanbadger6841 2 жыл бұрын

Good Nz morning Simon. Even though I do know how to season cast iron, I found this a very clear and concise tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. However as I alluded to you in a previous comment, I've turned the clock back 3000+ years and use terracotta/clay cookware. Including a Moroccan tagine. Again many thanks for taking the time to upload. Atb from down under.

@deetrvl4life875 2 жыл бұрын

You make it seem so simple! I’ve heard folks talk about it like it’s really complicated and hard. Thank you!

@jonahtwhale1779 2 жыл бұрын

150k subscribers! What an achievement! Well deserved. Great content as always Simon!

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@danawankinthewoods.5642 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate these snippets of info here. You're doing good work mate.

@WindinyourSails 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Simon. Thanks for posting.

@stuartlockwood9645 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks for these tips I wondered how was the best way to service cast iron cookwear, this has been very helpful as I inherited a couple of pans from my mum, I shall hopefully put them into use again, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

@carpenterpilot487 2 жыл бұрын

I wounded use a paper towel why, it leaves a paper partials in cast iron you can't see the paper in the cast iron, remember flavors the food. Use a paper towel to wipe out and get food partials out.Then I use a microfiber towel after paper towel wipe to spread the oil. Microfiber pulls the paper up and out in the cast-iron. I hope this will help too. Simon good job I always enjoy your videos keep them coming! THANKS!

@markcummings6856 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, Simon. Thanks a bunch.

@Kenbur 2 жыл бұрын

as always - great show and tell advice. thanks for posting and ATB to you and Mags

@chucksmith5002 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me I need to look at mine. Thanks Simon enjoyed it

@dianejacklin4338 2 жыл бұрын

Useful info Simon. Thank you

@Defender110SLO 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Cheers Simon. 🍻

@paavomihalakinen346 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It was very helpful! Thank You Simon 😀

@Brijoolz 2 жыл бұрын

My dutch oven has been laying in my shed for a wee while. Needs a little TLC. Thanks for taking the time to explain what needs done. Always worth a watch.

@TheNon-DigArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, some very useful tips!

@oddmanout98 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. Good advice as always. Thank you.

@brindle2009 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking video again Simon full of top class practical advice 👏 👌 👍

@lonewolf352 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how to clean and preserve cast iron pots m8 really good.

@mistastabs5840 2 жыл бұрын

That was really good info thanks much.

@glennfyfe1357 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks.

@hughsmith9401 2 жыл бұрын

EVERY DAY IS A SCHOOL DAY LUV THE CHANNEL

@jacksg1809 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon thought I hadn't seen u for a while on KZfaq ,thanks for the info 🙂 now I'm Hank Marvin 😂😂

@lisap3657 2 жыл бұрын

This was so so very helpful Simon, thank YOU!! 🤩

@troymadison7082 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and enjoyable Simon!

@kingrafa3938 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips Simon.

@mixschrecks3839 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful as usual. Many thanks.

@markcole377 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual Si keep up the good work

@johnrudy9404 2 жыл бұрын

Simon and Maggie! First time comment. Yes, CI pots/pans are great, so many uses. Yep, just keep seasoning each time and it's fine. Plus, you get a small amount of iron from scraping, in your diet. Cracked up when you brought out the chain mail.😁😂 All I could think of was "NONE SHALL PASS". But yes, good abrasive. Lots of good wishes to you and yours. Especially good to see Maggie supervising.😎 Regards from New Jersey.

@edpikestone6800 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful advice. Thanks for this..

@thesteakdetective 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Old Chap! 🙌♨️ Thanks!

@jackiemorrissey8250 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Well done.

@llorylloyd 2 жыл бұрын

It's always good getting your perspective. Take care 💕

@treksntarps 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips there . Got a dutch oven on the way next payday . Thank you Simon 👍. Very useful .

@dukehanwell 2 жыл бұрын

No nonsense video! short & simple and to the point! 👍👍👍

@WildCampingIreland 9 ай бұрын

Great video dude 👊 my new Dutch oven is going through its first season at the moment 😁 I’m all excited and can’t wait to get out and cook in it . Thanks for sharing 👍🍀

@rogerbartley3684 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon. Congrats on hitting 150K 😊😊 Your one of the best Channels on KZfaq and definitely one of favorite. Keep up the great vids.

@maxpower3050 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up the chain-mail brush, thanks!

@gerdienplomp357 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your advise! i Will store my Cast Iron now a lot better!

@user-pw5ko8le9z 5 ай бұрын

Very usefully I’m new to cast iron!! Thanks!!

@olejacobstalesen6558 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more - cast iron is the best! I do the exact same thing with my gear, but not before scrubbing them way too hard. Then had to learn how to season... Hot water, wood or a stiff brush to clean, then on the heat to dry and add a thin layer of oil. Works like a charm!

@JohnSmith-cs7jg 9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, perfect 👌🏻

@JasonLee-si1yj 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and your video

@dwaynef5410 Жыл бұрын

Well done as always Simon! Good basic cast iron cookware information! I always enjoy your videos! Cheers!

@anaranjadisimo 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding, very helpful 👍

@chrisponsano4378 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon! I'm off to season my pots!

@janvaartjes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx man. Just what I need for my dutch oven. Tlc.

@krod1180 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@MrDmjay 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Simon.

@davebetker8788 2 жыл бұрын

Best to use wooden and not metal utensils when cooking with cast iron, won't damage the seasoning, dish soap is fine, just rinse well and dry over heat to prevent flash rusting.

@ganja4u 9 ай бұрын

Rice, that's a good 1. Thanks

@dave1secondago 2 жыл бұрын

what a brilliant vid and info cheers thumbs up

@michaelnowak2340 2 жыл бұрын

SIMON, GREAT VIDEO!!!! The food looks GREAT!!!!!

@MarriedToTheKGB 7 ай бұрын

Very good advice

@konstantinosantoniou1019 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Simon,, very useful information.. Thanks

@horndog7357 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon

@wendyparker54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really helpful.

@squirrelcovers6340 2 жыл бұрын

Many different ways to properly care and clean. I use Brillo pads to clean, coconut oil to season and coffee filters for storage. I'm using 4 th generation CI, it was my great grandmothers. No branding.

@Anndyinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

I love my cast iron! Great video! I was already doing most of these things but I didn't know I should keep the lid open. Thanks!!👍👍

@WanderingHaggis 2 жыл бұрын

cheers buddy, just got my 1st cast iron skillet, was wondering how to season and maintain, then as if by magic, you come along with this wee belter of a video

@16vcrx 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video as always, Simon. I'm still using my cast iron skillet. It does make food taste that much better.

@markjlewis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, I don't recommend using paper towel to wipe cast iron. I use lint free cloths as paper towels leave fibres stuck to the pan. At home I dry off my cast iron with a linen tea towel (after washing in soap free water) then use a lint free cloth with some Buzzy Wax (I'm just a UK based guy that buys the product) once I have warmed the cast iron over a heat source. Every now and again I do a re-season with a gentle warm of a pan, rub over with some wax/oil then pop in the oven at 260c for 3 hours then switch off and leave until cool. I do very much enjoy your videos and always pleased to see a new one posted.

@mikedelacruz3135 2 жыл бұрын

Super Dope Episode Sir Simon ✊🏼🧐! Thank you for tips of properly maintaining cast iron. Cheers, from across the pond California 🇺🇸

@pobo6113 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video thank you 👍

@jeffreyedmudson8577 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Simon great video thanks ..I switched to olive oil on my cast iron it to me seems to work better.. Have a great week and thank you

@-UrbanSurvivor Жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank you

@thomascraig7230 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff sir. Very Helpful, I have to make some changes to how I treat my cast iron pots and pans.

@drfrancel950 Жыл бұрын

fantastic simple explanation, many other videos over complicate this process, well made!

@ivandavidson5694 2 жыл бұрын

nice video simon👍👍👍👍👍

@jasonj9111 2 жыл бұрын

Paper towel… suggest a 100% cotton rag or or T shirt cut out. The paper towel, for me, leaves little pieces and it seals into the seasoning coat. Best oil I found is avocado for cast oil due to high smoke point. Thanks for the video.

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon. 👍🙂

@papajeff5486 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, exactly the way I clean my cast iron when mine gets properly, “wanky”. Love cast iron. Thanks for the instructions and demonstration. Good to see you again, always great. Kentucky

@peterstrafer3329 2 жыл бұрын

Manky not wanky!

@troybranaman316 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I never thought of using rice and a paper Towel before! That makes alot of sence to me now lol . Great video as always Simon! Take care and stay safe my friend !!!

@tinaredington1292 2 жыл бұрын

Ive always used a paper towel and a tooth pick. My old iron doesnt have the wee vent holes but the toothpick works great. Im 70 and lve been using iron since l was old enough to cook. I still have some of my mothers and grandmothers iron that gets used every day. I did give some to my nephews who take good care of it too. The seasoning is like glass!

@Hodad3000 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I just picked up a 6 qt Oven.

@cynthiawesley8470 2 жыл бұрын

This I LOVE!!! NOT OVER RATED, STRAIGHT TO DA POINT!!!! Now teach us how to cook in a CAMP oven over an open fire. Boy I wish I could learn. Looks fun. Luv da video.

@cynthiawesley8470 2 жыл бұрын

& where you find that silver rack you sitting the iron on???

@jenandjim149 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info Bro

@johng9562 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on reaching 150k subs ~ now on to 200k!

@todaysworldjw 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly informative 😀 I have opted for the cheaper, supermarket cast iron 'German ovens' (Aldi's own) recently, with the porcelain texture, enamel coating on the inside, I have so far found them very easy to keep clean, although they also require care and attention. Another great video Simon, cheers 😀👍