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thanks so much for the tip., mine are not bad looking, but son's are awful.... hmmmmm them sons huh?

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Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 6924144)

cooking oil counter acts and gives a sticky coating. Shortening like Crisco is best. New Year's day id the day I reseason mine. I have an old cookie sheet and turn the pans upside down so the seasoning doesn't pool. I never use soap, either.

I've also read that coconut oil does a good job for seasoning.

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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom (Post 6923832)

I'm waiting for an answer on this one. I bought a new stove last year and it is the first self-cleaning one I've had. I'm terrified to use it. :D
My mother made my dad's bacon and eggs in a cast iron skillet every day for 35 years. That skillet was better than any modern non-stick I've ever seen or used. Sadly, I struggle with them. They get icky and sticky and just glare back at me from the cupboard. :(

BE CAREFUL when using self cleaning cycles on ovens where you have glass doors. I used the self cleaning cycle on a two year old KitchenAid oven for the first time, and it blew out the glass - everywhere. Thank goodness no one was standing nearby. It was VERY scary!