cleaning cast iron.

[Weldor]

What's your go to method for a good thorough cleaning. I'm in the process of moving and paper wrapped all my cast iron but it still gets pretty dusty and I would like to start with a clean and fresh set in the new place.

 

[Macintosh]

Follow “cast iron chris” on instagram.

I use (GASP) soap and water and a steel scrubbie to clean cast iron. Then I season with a light coat of oil. Mostly I just use a couple of them frequently without cleaning at all until I dont want a flavor exchange ie until I dont want my grilled cheese sammich to taste like onions, etc. This keeps them non-stick ime.

 

[S-3 ranch]

YouTube cowboy Kent

 

[DangerRanger]

Dawn.

No lye in modern dawn, least not my bottle

 

[MT_Fin]

Dawn dish soap and a scrub daddy (or whatever sponge you use). Heat up once rinsed and then thin coat of oil and back on the shelf for next time.

 

[menhaden_man]

If it’s oiled well I just wipe it with a rag and call it good.

 

[elkguide]

Salt or a stainless steel scrubby.

 

[TxxAgg]

Coarse salt works really well

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Whatever Cast Iron Chris says to do.

Even bought a cheap pack of handkerchiefs like he uses. Doesn’t leave particles like paper towels, very inexpensive.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Lodge makes a chain mail scrubby with a rubber structure in it. I just use that and water. Then heat it to evaporate off the water and give it an oil wipe (often bacon grease) if it needs some.

 

[bcv]

I never use any type soap.
Mine are seasoned slick.
Chainmail scrubber under the water coming out of the sink, heat pan to evaporate water, then coat with rendered tallow.