Can we talk about the time it took me to properly season my new cast iron skillet over a campfire?

I thought it would be a quick 30-minute job, but getting the oil layer perfect without burning it off took me almost three hours and two failed attempts last weekend at Lake Tahoe.

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ninas703mo ago

That campfire seasoning struggle is real. My trick is using a very thin layer of avocado oil and letting the pan cool down a bit before wiping it on. The residual heat does the work without burning the oil. It still takes patience, but it beats starting over multiple times.

mila_mitchell1mo ago

Oh man, right? It's like cast iron pan seasoning is this secret art that requires a PhD and a prayer. I just want to cook my eggs without them pretending they're on a slip n slide. Do you think it's actually possible to get it right, or are we all just lying to ourselves?

wendy6743mo ago

I switched to grapeseed oil and a 400 degree oven for an hour. That finally gave me an even coat that stuck.