Solved! The Easiest Way to Fix Flaking Seasoning on Your Cast Iron

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If you use cast iron at all- you've had this problem! Is your seasoning flaking of cast iron? Not to worry we've got a quick tutorial to restore your cast iron!
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@michaelstump6933 Жыл бұрын

Clean with coarse salt, use grapeseed oil, and oven bake the seasoning as Kent says. I have never experienced flaking even once. It's bulletproof.

@CowboyKentRollins Жыл бұрын

Works well it does

@michaelstump6933 Жыл бұрын

@Cowboy Kent Rollins it certainly does! Thanks Kent! Fantastic channel!

@hawk5410 Жыл бұрын

How long do you keep it in the oven?

@michaelstump6933 Жыл бұрын

@@hawk5410 I do one hour, then turn off the oven, leaving the skillet to cool in the oven, which can take a few hours.

@lancekoller5284 Жыл бұрын

Seems like that's a lot of salt to waste.

@kevincharles3309 Жыл бұрын

Bought a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet. Got lazy and tried to season while cooking on the stove top. Always had issues with food sticking. Finally, I pulled up this video and started over. After a good scrubbing until it was clean and smooth, I put the skillet through 4 cycles of stove to oven to cool and repeat. It looks and feels much better. One tip missing from the video is how long to leave the skillet in the 400°F oven. I left it in an hour based on a 2nd video I watched. I enjoy your work, Kent. Happy to be a part of your family.

@baileyhatfield4273 Жыл бұрын

I seasoned my pan, a good few times, worked good, but then i washed it and it just lost a lot of it. I had seen controversy over soap ect, but i used just a dab...it just made the pan lose its water resisting or beading effect, eggs wouldnt cook not stick ect. Stopped that, basically have no issues. VERY new cast iron user.

@horacethecheese 6 ай бұрын

Ok thanks thats good. I have no oven so been smoking the oil on the stove for like 5 minutes. Nowhere near an hour. Lol. Then adding a wipe of oil again. Maybe I should do a campfire so I can leave it for longer. And DBE hotter I guess too. I got it second hand and removed most of the black lumps but left some ...I might have to use a sander to get it off. Should I start over and sand it right down to metal or just try to seal the lumps😂? Thanks for anyone advice.

@kevincharles3309 6 ай бұрын

@horacethecheese initially, I did sand it down smooth. But have since watched videos that suggest if you sand it too smooth the seasoning won't stick. I didn't find that to be the case.

@horacethecheese 6 ай бұрын

@kevincharles3309 ah cool. I gave mine a sanding back with my rotating brand new sander and it took the crud off and I got baking fat similar to cirdvo and kept blasting it on thw stove top till it stopped smoking which I hadn't realised I was supposed to wait that long did it about 4 times and I'll do some more tomorrow before I give it an egg to handle and see how it goes. It was actually pretty good with the black crust on it I half wish I hadn't cleaned it at all . But figured it was somone elses 40 year old dinner and it gave me a bit of a shudder.

@kevincharles3309 6 ай бұрын

@@horacethecheese the hour was in the oven. Not on the stove top. I have no idea whether an hour on the stove top will also work.

@catfishsiegel30 Жыл бұрын

A min of 8 seasoning with avocado oil. Friend of mine grandmother passed he gave me all of her cast iron pans 😊 in the late 70s still use them today ❤ I think of Mrs mills every time I use them 😊

@roberthodge2771 2 ай бұрын

I have 2 pieces that are under 40 years; griddle anda super nice skillet. The other 13 pieces are all over 100 yrs. About 4 I know3 to be from very early 1800's an d one is from mid-1700;s

@janhammekenbuch142 Ай бұрын

I saw your guide to restoring a cast iron skillet a couple of months ago, and again today. I've used what you've shown on the video to clean and season my wifes inherited french cast iron skillet. It was handed down from her grandmother, so it has a few years wear and tear. And now, it looks brand new, ready to cook for many years more. Greetings from Denmark. 🙂

@scoobtoober2975 Жыл бұрын

My two cents. Kent has said this. Bake your pan in a camp fire. Bake it down all the way to bare metal. Then coat it with beef fat, pure lard or ghee. Clarified butter. It'll never flake. Cook with those same fats and that's its. Never put a seed oil in your body or your pan. That pan will stay new and fresh like never before. We used to cook with corn and olive. It would gum up and food stuck.

@zaizen4359 4 ай бұрын

I did not hear this mentioned in the video, so I’m posting this here if you’re like me and forget to check the video description every once in awhile: He recommends baking the cast iron in the oven for 1HR at a time before cooling.

@thatpointinlife Жыл бұрын

I'd like to propose a challenge, Kent; 100 layers of oven-baked seasoning on a basic, un-refinished, brand new Lodge skillet. It should only take about 2 months if doing 2 coats a day with some breaks in between. You can do it, Cowboy!!! 😅

@olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

Great job Kent and Shannon, always nice to see you reminding folks about the lint free cloths to season things with. Stay safe and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.

@thomespinos4148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! Keep the videos coming! Love them all!

@mattmonaghan5502 Жыл бұрын

You taught a Yankee well. My skillets are now better than Teflon. Have a few very old Lodge skillets from the 60's. They spent decades in storage. The grape seed oil made the difference. But hey, my son is a cowboy. Thanks to the Semper Fie fund. They saved his life. They take combat vets and train em to run/rope cattle, black smithing, etc. He and a group ran 2000 head 75 miles from Montana to Idaho in 3 days. That's good time. Today he makes cowboy boots and many other tannery items. He hand carves leather. The twin 6 iron gun belt He made was incredible. He always was and is artist/ bad ass.

@mattmonaghan5502 Жыл бұрын

If you wanted to donate to a veteran fund that has no corporate interest with ceos of said funds draining millions in donations and puts everything towards its cause with real results, SEMPER FIE FUND. It's an older couple with big hearts for our vets. They saved my sons life. I'm a real vet father,no bullshit. My son went through hell at 18-22. Picking up parts of his friends so nothing is left behind for the enemy. That will alter you. I thank God he came home. Yet, thank God even more for the couple that started the Semper Fie ranch. Look it up. It's not just corporations taking 90%. It's an actual physical ranch. And they fly these vets all over the west to run cattle. God bless them. Gives them a new sense of purpose, life. A vet donation goes the farthest direct to the vet with them... look it up yourself.

@fmfdocbotl4358 9 ай бұрын

@@mattmonaghan5502Semper Fi devil

@cs4201 7 ай бұрын

So happy I found this channel. ❤

@williamstringer2846 Жыл бұрын

Great information and thank you for what you do.

@KateMoriah 9 ай бұрын

This was super helpful, sir! Thank you, Kent!! 🫶

@billdillard885 Жыл бұрын

That… was awesome! Thanks for sharing Kent!!

@jimherron5540 Жыл бұрын

Thank for all your tips 🙏🏼

@harbec4941 Жыл бұрын

This helped me so much. Thank you Mr. Rollins.

@StoneyRidgeFarmer Жыл бұрын

Another great video Kent! Our outdoor kitchen is being built next month...can't wait!

@RedProg Жыл бұрын

As always thank you for sharing. Wishing you folks the very best

@davidcason3915 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your content and teaching moments

@zachaument Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you using that Stargazer!!!

@rogertemple7193 Жыл бұрын

Kent is either cooking up something good to eat and showing you tips on keeping your kitchen accessories clean and working, Thank You. 🤠🌅🌄

@BrisketMedic Жыл бұрын

Great tips, as always

@matthewfarmer2520 Жыл бұрын

That was so easy to learn and see. I appreciate the lesson on the flaky skillet to get it back looking good. 🤠

@igorkrymsky884 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr. Rollins! Very helpful knowledge here.

@centraltexashomestead-mike4956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent & Shan, I needed this for a couple of our pans. I'll be working on ours over the next few days.

@jordan.couch_wtp 4 ай бұрын

I love your channel!! Thanks for the great information!

@melindagordonbeck8958 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wit and wisdom!!!

@brucecampbell4528 Жыл бұрын

It was a joy getting to meet you in Charleston. Thank you so much for being so genuine and kind!

@pilotlang1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Kent!

@jackbquick123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for all the years of what you do from the kindness of your heart. You and Shan are genuine and I thank you. I have cast iron I cook with and I also have some old cast iron I picked up at yard sales that need a lot of TLC, rust and other stuff. You have motivated me to go back, I have a lot of your vids saved and restore them all because I enjoy cooking in them when I feel like cooking. God bless y'all and I think I will check out your cookbooks.

@_OpFor Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family Kent!

@matthewchamplain4232 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Papa Kent!! You are my go to for cast iron/BBQ anything!

@antg208 Жыл бұрын

Even if i never do anything in these videos, you always make them worth watching Kent!! Thank you!

@MichaelR58 Жыл бұрын

Good video and tips Kent , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@winniethepoohandeeyore2 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I've seen people find 150 plus year old rusted cast iron and totally restored them. Couldn't give me any other type of cookware..Cast iron is what I prefer.

@tedburton8490 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. I love my Stargazer it's my go to skillet!

@pierre6625 Жыл бұрын

I love my cast iron cooking utensils. As always this is very good advice. Thank you for the well-described direction on how to repair flaking on cast iron. I have listened to your advice for a long time but this was new for me as to how to use the right lard or oil to properly season my cookware. God Bless you and Shannon and the dogs. Best Regards..

@alabasterscarf612 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Kent. My mom's big Lodge skillet is flaking just like the one in this video. She's out for the day, so I'm hoping to surprise her when she gets back.

@robertsvihorik9033 7 ай бұрын

You are helping a lot, you doesn't even know that. Your videos are not just about new skills, I can learn, but I like that mood glaring out from them. Thank you cowboy Kent - your fans from Slovakia :)

@rdg8221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! We appreciate you, god bless!

@vr6410 Жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday to all. God bless you and Shannon. Thanks you you sharing your wonderful knowledge

@bluecollarcook Жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching me so much.

@l.o.2005 Жыл бұрын

Gracias! I needed that hug in the worst way! 🙏🏽

@markridley-vw9xh Жыл бұрын

Love watching this channel. I have learned a lot about cast iron. We have a cast iron Bundt pan. We have some sticking issues.

@bgebbq314 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kent, for looking at my (over-seasoned) Wagner cast iron skillet at the El Segundo Yeti store. We love your cook book!

@kymburriss4260 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson in fixing the seasoning. I have a pan that is a family heirloom, over 100 years old, and I have to do this.

@Derbyboy13 Жыл бұрын

Love the video Kent.. finally someone with a video that did a close up and showed what the seasoning looks like as it's going.. the first time I did it I thought I messed something up or didn't use enough oil.. now that I've seasoned a few I know that's just normal

@Jon-O. Жыл бұрын

Thankya Bro Kent! Got to bake that!

@Griz79 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kent. I’ve tried some similar methods, but this one worked perfectly for me. You are much appreciated.

@misottovoce Жыл бұрын

You are the master! I learn so much from you....and I love your accent. So charming!

@SamhainBe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice Brother Kent - useful and appreciated!

@CowboyKentRollins Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@jennwatson74 Жыл бұрын

I have a really old Isaac A. Sheppard pan that is my absolute favorite to cook in but boy does this need done. Thanks for the great video!

@stevenxtylerxxx Жыл бұрын

Kent you are a mind reader! I’m new to cast iron, my friend just gifted me a nice Finex pan and after seasoning it once I used a couple acidic ingredients and I was worried I ruined it already! Then I just happen to refresh my subscriptions today and boom here you are saving my life. Thanks cowboy!

@samtx5518 Жыл бұрын

Well my dear departed Grandma from Abilene TX appreciate’s you taking that hat off in the kitchen…! Thank you

@monawoka97 7 ай бұрын

"It's not because you're a bad person". Thank you, I really needed that reassurance

@reneekh3599 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@BigboiiTone Жыл бұрын

I'm an old hand at seasonin my skillets and other cast irons but I got to tell you i do that I didn't know you could over-season. Also loving the ball cap!

@johnnytest6232 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kent your the best cowboy ever you have taught me alit of things I didn't know before we love you both God bless the USA the military the veterans one veteran which is here with us were very proud of grandson active military proud to be Americans

@LillyR539 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent one of mine have done this I needed the info.

@chicagorandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks to your tips I've reclaimed cast iron as a favorite cooking vessel. I even began with the palm sander method you've demonstrated to restore a skillet. Nuthin' better for frying either.

@virgilromero3252 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed and learned ao much. I will be fixing my cast irons this weekend

@terryschiller2625 Жыл бұрын

Kent watched your video and after I went and checked my iron. Glad to say everyone was good that's because I do exactly as you say to clean. Never use any metal utensils when cooking and always reseason after drying on the stove. I hope you gave Maj and beag a treat your pup's are so cute.

@cdanielh128 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in a house where my momma cooked soapy water in her pan every time she cleaned it. I hated cooking in cast iron. Once I moved out I did the seasoning method but had one pan that never would hold its seasoning. Had a tip come my way that said after you finish cooking use hot water as hot as you can get it to clean your pan, (no soap), and then heat it up on the stove until you get it too hot to touch the rim and then wipe it down with fresh oil. After that I have never had a pan loose seasoning and my wife was happy that no soap but high heat made it safe to use in her mind. Ima try the Grape Seed as I use peanut currently. Early on I used olive oil and I would get flaking after a few weeks. Keep up the great work Rollins Family! Edit: grammar

@drb4074 Жыл бұрын

The hot water works on these cast iron griddle tops. It's the best way to handle cleaning. After cooking, you keep the burners up and you squirt water on, and then scrape away. Let the moisture evaporate, and then spread a thin layer of oil on it to smoke off. Turn it off and wipe down. It's ready for tomorrow, and the seasoning just gets better.

@louc4961 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great info!

@ahjotco906 Жыл бұрын

Love this cowboy's life lessons. Cheers from China💕💕💖🇨🇳🇺🇸🇨🇳🇺🇸🇨🇳🇺🇸

@Formerlywarmer Жыл бұрын

Man U must have known I’m dealing with this on a 12” lodge right now 😂. I did as u did being I’ve seen other videos on the subject u have posted here before . I’ll get busy on 3 more times now. Thanks Cowboy!

@PopsAllgood6967 Жыл бұрын

Kent, this video was very informative. I only have Stargazer cast iron skillets, and I am beginning to see some flaking. Now I know how to fix it. Thank you, neighbor. Pops Allgood

@chrisbingham2244 Жыл бұрын

I have used cast iron for years; I have been fortunate to have gotten older already seasoned pieces, so I have never really known how to properly season a piece properly. Thank you for this very informative video, I know I will need this info eventually..

@SonGoku5363 3 ай бұрын

Got my first cast iron and had some trouble getting the seasoning started, washed out the old seasoning i tried and followed kents advice and now my fried eggs are SLIDING gracefully across the pan. Thanks kent

@chumdinger8320 3 ай бұрын

Edit: Just finished 5 rounds over 2 days.. not sure if I wanna cook or hang ‘em up on the wall for display. 👍👍 Until now, I’ve yet to find a video that clearly states how this is a repeat process and shows the TRUE results after one round of seasoning. Most throw a coat of oil on for shine and take a thumbnail photo! This is the best tutorial. (Heading back in for round two)

@Juror63 Жыл бұрын

Right on time! Off to fix my cast-iron! 😁👍

@csmats5374 Жыл бұрын

Just cook through it. It still cooks just fine. It's not over-seasoning or acidic foods, it's just hard cooking. My cookware is there to serve me, not the other way around.

@Shauma_llama Жыл бұрын

Kent, I've slowly recovering from one ot the worst colds I've ever had. I've been sick for nearly two weeks. When I'm laying down, I've been binge-watching your videos because of your positivity, the "good vibes" are bringing me some joy when I feel yucky and weak as a kitten. 💚 Now if I could just decide which brand of cast iron skillet I want to order. 😄

@childcrone Жыл бұрын

Wishing you well, Shauma, and that you feel lots better soonest. Two weeks is a long time for a cold. Did you test for covid? Also he does have a good video comparing several brands :~)

@bluecollarcook Жыл бұрын

There are lots to watch. 😊

@JenniferMFink Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am preheating my oven right now and prepping my flakey pan!

@beedonn9260 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much salmon, for setting up the tips on how to take care of my cast iron cookware. But we all know that Shannon is the brains behind this operation. I think that's a given. So thank you so Shannon. To be honest the entire world wants to see more of beautiful cute your face in front of your camera

@Antarius Жыл бұрын

After about 2 years I did notice my seasoning was kinda getting flakey/thick in parts, this was a good video for me.

@patrickrudolph7167 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I love cast iron but I’m terrible at keeping it right

@richmiller2804 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't get a decent seasoning in my new cast iron cookware until I did this. I had some oil from deep frying that I was going to replace. I filled the frying pan with the oil and heated it until just short of smoke. Let it cool and repeat when it cools off five or six times. It worked better than I expected by far.

@carrieferguson1493 Жыл бұрын

I have one cast iron fry pan, my dad taught me how to look after it & I just love it for some things. Got it back in the '80's a a 2nd hand store. Dad said the best cast to buy is made in the US of A or Canada. I'm from Ontario, Can & I love cooking outside, you have a great set up. I'm moving from southern Ontario, Lindsay up north approx 5 1/2 hours to the north, so my summers won't be as long I'd imagine. We still BBQ in the winter & got a new one to go, with a burner, so weather shouldn't stop us! I still love broiling my pk chops & chicken pcs but BBQ taste so much better. Love you videos!

@mistyduncan8029 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I really needed this tutorial. I have a couple of cast iron skillets that need this treatment.

@CowboyKentRollins Жыл бұрын

It works well

@jimcorman3172 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! I was having some problems with flaking with one of my 10"pans. I'll try the grapseed oil. I was using olive oil that kept flaking.

@tysobol 4 ай бұрын

"It's not because you're a bad person..." That had me cracking up! Thanks for the amazing content!

@karenfaries5056 Жыл бұрын

Thanksl for sharing this video I've got to try this. God Bless y'all 🙏

@allenelam6135 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks

@amrsdn 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Exactly what i was wondering that even after removing rust how come my pan had iron finish instead of black, like everyone else. This explains so well. Great.

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in cooking

@CowboyKentRollins Жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl for always watching

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

I try not to miss your videos my friend

@Dead-Pool3_II_Sij6 Жыл бұрын

OH thanks, I'm still a bit new to cast iron cooking so this saves me a search should it begins to flake *hug*

@Ian.. Жыл бұрын

This is good stuff. Thank you sir 🙏

@johnthompson4162 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for each seasoning of my cast iron pans. Thank you for the fourth seasoning too. I thought once was enough. John T.

@garryhammond3117 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! - This should also work for any flat top griddle (like a Blackstone, or Camp Chef). - Cheers!.

@kdranchaz3240 Жыл бұрын

Great information here!! 🤠

@thatpointinlife Жыл бұрын

I have one skillet that is pretty much dedicated to cooking bacon. I leave the bacon grease in it after every batch, and eventually it gets to the point where I'm literally deep frying bacon in bacon fat, until it gets so full that I have to start over, at which point I strain the fat, store it in the fridge for other uses, clean out the skillet, and re-season with grapeseed oil in the oven just as you recommend.

@TimfromAlabama Жыл бұрын

I like to reseason mine every 6 to 8 cooks to make sure the seasoning stays best as I can. In a few years, maybe 3 or 4 if it starts flaking or looking bad I like to put cast into a fire pot filled with hot, red coals and rake them around and on top of it and let it stay until the next day. It will remove all the seasoning, and I'll start over from scratch. Lately, since watching your methods, though I have found my cast stays right and perfect following your method. Cooking in oil every so often helps, too, and leaving clean oil in there for the rest of the day, then pouring the oil out and wiping it down, heating it up until it smokes a little, and wiping it around to make sure there's no pools of oil left. My wife hates dealing with cast but I LOVE my cast. And loving it the right way will keep it lasting for a lifetime, as you said. Some family member will get mine when I'm gone and I hope they get it in perfect shape and keep it that way. Take care, brother. Love your vids...especially the ones you cook GREAT food in.

@fastst1 Жыл бұрын

Oh Man, Kent would beat me with a spoon, I started with a 4 inch right angle grinder and a knotted wire cup wheel, 6 or 7 seasonings and its still working great! Had a 50's aluminum gas stove griddle that lost its nonstick coating, with some careful work I was able to make it look just like a well seasoned cast iron slab and lasted another 12 years.

@withlittleman Жыл бұрын

Be blessed!! Good video!!

@StogieHoller Жыл бұрын

Great video once again, thank you. I do much of my seasoning a tad differently because I've been gifted with an old school education. I'm apt to render a bit of fat back or leaf lard in my iron on a wood stove in any and all of my iron ant given time of need and continue that through the year as best I can. Granted, July ain;t a good wood stove month so I have to hoof it a bit. As a side note, I don't get the winter dry skin plague when using my high end hog fat over most commercial oils for cooking. Y'all results may differ. Best to you, Shan and the crew as always.

@IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

Nice and easy 👍 I remember finding your channel years ago while doing some restoration on a few old pieces of cast iron. Helped a lot. It's been awesome to see how far your channel's come since then. Wishing you continued success brother!

@CowboyKentRollins Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

@@CowboyKentRollins You're very welcome 👍