Hoosierdood
Grandmaster
I got a 12" cast iron skillet about 4 years ago, and I cant seem to get it seasoned properly. It was a new skillet that was supposedly preseasoned. I went ahead and followed the seasoning guidelines that I found online using flax seed oil, heating the oven to 500 degrees and letting it bake for an hour. I did this for 3 cycles to get a good seasoning on it. However, I still have serious problems with everything sticking to it. I cook bacon, ham, fried potatoes, eggs, and various other foods, and everything sticks to it. I try to use plenty of canola oil when cooking, but it still sticks. I clean it with hot water and a stiff bristled brush, no soap. Occasionally I will use some salt as well to clean it. I always use a thin coat of oil after cleaning it.
I have used this skillet for 4 years, and waiting for it to get seasoned to the point that it is non-stick, but nothing yet. Am I doing something wrong? Are my expectations too high? Should I strip it with oven cleaner and start over?
I have used this skillet for 4 years, and waiting for it to get seasoned to the point that it is non-stick, but nothing yet. Am I doing something wrong? Are my expectations too high? Should I strip it with oven cleaner and start over?