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2002_HR_Endeavo

Explorer

Aug 12, 2020

Cast Iron pan seasoning Question

I have a new in box Lodge skillet that was sent from Lodge as a replacement to one I previously bought and had problems with.

I had done exactly as the Lodge instructions said .. never used soap or scrubber .. purchased the Lodge brush .. and still food stuck...
Scrubbed with steel wool no soap and re-seasoned in oven 3 times but still food stuck. Lodge customer service simply sent a replacement.

Now am wondering if there is a 'foolproof' way to season that you personally suggest ?

Thank you in advance .. Very much

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MitchF150
Explorer III
Aug 12, 2020
I don't have the Lodge brand of cast iron pans, but I use others (got them at thrift stores and some rusty as heck!).. Can cook eggs in them with just some butter or bacon grease or even some none stick spray. Fried or scrambled. Sure you have to clean the pan afterward, but I just scrape it and then wipe with a paper towel. It ain't like using a non stick pan by any means.

Hash browns and other such things seem to work well too. Love my cast iron and yes, they are heavy, but I still pack them in the trailer (in the oven) and very happy.

Good luck! Mitch
jdc1
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2020
Your heat is too high if everything is sticking. That's what my wife tells me.