Ceramic? Stainless steel? What should I get? I’m getting a lot of mixed answers and “AI” bullshit from trying to research it myself.

  • propter_hog [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
    6·
    2 months ago

    I’ve fucked up my seasoning a couple times, usually due to me being impatient. Just put it in your oven on a self cleaning cycle and that takes the pan back to raw cast iron. Then start over with your seasoning.

    • Andrzej3K [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      You don’t even need to go that far ime — if it’s just a bit damaged you can season right over the top. If it’s flakey (which is probably because you over-seasoned it in the first place) scrubbing it back with a wire scourer is enough. There are people on the internet who take it all the way back to bare metal with electrolysis, but there’s just no need imo

      • SchillMenaker [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
        7·
        2 months ago

        The flaking is usually because you didn’t clean it hard enough and you ended up building a layer of seasoning over some carbonized shit in the pan. Once you realize how tough cast iron is it gets even easier to take care of.