25 "Illegal" Cast Iron Tricks Old Diner Cooks Used That Still Work Today
7.6K views · Sep 27, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 7
@bobadams179 · 1 day ago
I am a relatively new convert to cast iron. I do some of these things instinctively. Others not so much. I'm going to have to watch this vide at least 30 more times to remember them all. Thanks for the information
@dankanera1240 · 3 days ago
I use some of these on my blackstone. I’ve never been able to get it perfectly level on my deck. Pretty level but oil eventually pools in a back corner. I didn’t know how much that was helping my cook. Great video. I learned a lot. Just bought my first cheap cast iron pan. I’m looking forward to making friends with it and adding another quality pan in a few months. $20 for a 15inch smith Clark at Costco
@Ethan12-o2g · 3 days ago
great video
@Share721 · 3 days ago
Interesting
@trackie1957 · 1 day ago (edited)
use oil that will polymerize to season the pan. Olive oil will just turn gummy. Canola is good, lard from grass fed beef is better, flaxseed is great.
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