Pros and Cons of lard

[bill ace 350]

getting ready to start on an old Wagner cast iron pan.

Have only seasoned with vegetable oil.

Thinking of trying something different.

Opinions on lard?

Thanks

 

[kilo charlie]

Lard is a good option.. most people fry up a ton of bacon to help season the pan.

There is another option out there from a company called Walrus Oil - they have a new Cast Iron Oil .

I'm not affiliated with the company in any way but I do use their cutting board oil and wax for the cutting boards I make.

Otherwise, the lard or bacon will work just fine

 

[bill ace 350]

Lard is a good option.. most people fry up a ton of bacon to help season the pan.

There is another option out there from a company called Walrus Oil - they have a new Cast Iron Oil .

I'm not affiliated with the company in any way but I do use their cutting board oil and wax for the cutting boards I make.

Otherwise, the lard or bacon will work just fine

Thanks!
Recommended temperature?

 

[HalfSmoked]

Lard was what I cut my teeth on; all grandmother used.

Warren

 

[kilo charlie]

Thanks!
Recommended temperature?

If you're just using lard I'd season it and put it in the oven at 450 for like 30 minutes - I tend to use my grill for reseasoning to keep the smoke out of the house - then re oil it and do it again.. 3 to 4 times should be good

 

[HalfSmoked]

Bill Thanks for the like I appreciate it.

Warren

 

[kilo charlie]

Here's a good article on seasoning if anyone wants to reference it. While they recommend using unsaturated fats (oils) the principle is the same!

https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-season-cast-iron-pans-skillets-cookware

 

[bill ace 350]

Bill Thanks for the like I appreciate it.

Warren

Appreciate your insight.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Pretty good article! And very true. Make sure to take before and after pics...I love seeing old cast being refurbished!

Ryan

 

[chilerelleno]

I'm all for "Frying several pounds of bacon." on a monthly basis but my cardiologist hates it.
And my dutch oven see lots of lard when confit'ing and searing Carnitas.

 

[kilo charlie]

I'm all for "Frying several pounds of bacon." on a monthly basis but my cardiologist hates it.
And my dutch oven see lots of lard when confit'ing and searing Carnitas.

That sounds awesome!

 

[mike243]

If you don't use it often any type of animal fat can go rancid, if used often no problem, I just use vegetable oil these days

 

[BurntWeenie]

Science of Cast Iron Cooking

Cooking with Cast Iron Skillets

www.scienceofcooking.com

The Science of Cast Iron Seasoning

Cast iron seasoning is simply oil that has been baked onto the pan through a process called polymerization. Learn how to season cast iron as you cook or in the oven.

www.lodgecastiron.com

 

[HalfSmoked]

If you don't use it often any type of animal fat can go rancid, if used often no problem, I just use vegetable oil these days

Nothing serious just joking with you it's hard to find real lard today in my area

Warren

 

[ej0rge]

should be mentioned that Camp Chef sells two cast iron seasoning products - Cast Iron Conditioner in a tube (which you should warm up by putting the whole tube in hot water for a while maybe, and then knead a bit to mix), and "premium spray-on cast iron conditioner" which i have not used.

But i can say that the regular, in a tube, that seems to have some coconut oil in it, works well for me