so i was using a non-stick pan to cook but i fucked it up and it started flaking so i switched to an unseasoned cast iron pan. which is working fine but then i have to clean a lot of stuff off the bottom every time. should i season it? anyone have strong opinions about how?
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actually i might be being mega dumb so just to double check: is this even cast iron? it’s not a cast iron skillet i guess. is it a cast iron wok???
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this was a nice tip, looked it up and this is a carbon steel wok
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also there might be a trademark + manufacturer name stamped into the bottom, that might tell you the material
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Yes, season it. Wipe it down with vegetable oil, cook in a 375 oven for an hour.
Cook with oil or fats to keep it seasoned.
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this article is my go to for cast iron seasoning
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yeah you should season it, i'm surprised it's at all usable. maybe preseasoned?
seriouseats.com/how-to-buy-sea is a good guide
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Can’t speak on how best to do it but I can assure someone has a strong opinion on it lol
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that’s what i comes here for
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yeah season it! & then always make sure it's properly heated before adding food to the pan, that helps with sticking.
cast iron rules, nonstick is poison👍👍
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Let it preheat slowly, for a long time (15-20 mins) before you cook in it. This will make it more non-sticky.
When you’re done, clean with a bunch of salt and hot water, no soap.
Light coating of veggie oil when you’re done cleaning.
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ah didn’t know about preheating, thx. with or without oil?
i clean it by putting in water with no soap then heating it back up on the stove. can’t remember where i picked this up from but it works p good
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