How to Season Cast Iron the Right Way | Serious Eats

We here at Serious Eats use our cast iron cookware to death. After testing countless methods, we've found that most of the complex rules of cast iron are nothing more than superstition. Indeed, we don't do anything complicated to keep our pans in tip-top nonstick shape. Here's the short version of what you need to know: When you get a new cast iron pan, put it through one basic round of seasoning, then just...use your pan. Yeah, it really is that simple. Daniel Gritzer will show you how. Read the full story here: https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/09/how-to-season-cast-iron-pans-skillets-cookware.html Our favorite affordable cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/2H6OuQk See More Like This! How to Season A Wok: https://youtu.be/ndv-uT94BGM The Best Mortar and Pestles: https://bit.ly/2tQCACx How to Finish Pasta the Right Way: https://bit.ly/2TsVVs6 Subscribe to Serious Eats! https://bit.ly/2BIlM59 Follow Us Elsewhere: https://facebook.com/seriouseats https://twitter.com/seriouseats https://instagram.com/seriouseats https://reddit.com/r/seriouseats Serious Eats is a leading resource for all things food and drink: meticulously tested recipes that really work; in-depth, science-based explanations of cooking techniques; detailed reviews of cooking equipment; and guides to ingredients, dishes, and cuisines. We bring a democratic yet scientific approach to cooking the best dishes, busting food myths, and delivering strong opinions on what you should eat next, where, when, and why.