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That talk with my neighbor about bacon grease hit me different
He said he just wipes his pan out and never washes it, and I laughed until I saw his 30 year old skillet in person last Tuesday. It got me thinking about whether I'm overdoing my whole soap and reseason routine, has anyone else had a similar moment where you realized you might be the one complicating things?
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clark.joel1mo ago
Hang on, the seasoning isn't the pan itself. That dark layer is polymerized oil, and soap won't strip it unless you're using lye or scrubbing with steel wool like a maniac. Wiping it out works fine for daily use, but even that neighbor probably washes it with hot water and salt occasionally. I used to think I had to blast mine with soap after every single egg, but now I just do a quick rinse, dry it on the stove, and hit it with a tiny dab of oil. The real trick is you only reseason when it actually looks dull or sticky, not on a schedule. Your routine probably isn't hurting anything, but it's a lot more work than you need.
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