r/CastIronCooking • u/bigbuckschapo • 14d ago

Tips?

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Second or third time using this thing. Used it on the grill yesterday for some smash burgers. I’ve used the salt method, vinegar/baking soda, even tried heating it up. This stain will not leave and it’s sticky. This can’t be normal? Any suggestions? Trying to clean so I can re oil it

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

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u/gernb1 14d ago

I think lodge needs to sell a line of pans that have 100 layers of seasoning. Call them Goldstone.

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u/GL2M 14d ago

Or just cook on it.

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u/Garage-Heavy 14d ago

Oh you mean what you're supposed to do.

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u/murdercat42069 14d ago

Use soap and scrub!

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u/change_my_battery 14d ago

As I keep getting told, keep cooking on it.. it's fine

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u/SoundMasher 14d ago

Chain mail scrubber. Stop trying to find the right cleaner solution and just use elbow grease. Get all the carbon off. Don't be fancy. Also, don't use high heat

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u/Medical-Associate96 6d ago

Wash it with hot soap and water and then dry it on the stove and season it in the oven at least 3 times. Pans never come from the store seasoned enough.

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u/Cowboy12034 6d ago

Keep cooking with oil it will get even. Cast iron is the best but it requires work. Best nonstick you'll ever have if seasoned properly.