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Alright guys, what kind of oil do you use when using these things?
How do you get a good steak crust without overcooking it? Sous Vide works for me but takes time/ you have to sear the fat cap and that gets smoky as fuuuuuuuuck.
How do you use these without getting an INSANE housefull of smoke? I live somewhere very hot and opening windows is a real pain, and even then visibility is absolute shit.
>t. somehow got gifted an 8",a 10.5", AND a 12" for the same occasion. Some stuff has turned out alright, but I really don't want these pans to go to waste.
>seasoning with canola oil currently

>> No.12808287

>>12808281
>Cast Iron
should have gotten a nonstick

>> No.12808288

>>12808281
turn the heat down if its smoking that much

>> No.12808316

>>12808281
I know everyone uses olive oil to cook with, but people are brainlets and thinks that just means extra virgin
DO NOT use extra virgin olive oil on your cast iron it will smoke like a lung cancer patient who was told to stop smoking
Look for just plain olive oil, it has a higher smoke point and wont catch on fire unless you turn your heat up to high

>> No.12808360

>>12808281
unsalted butter

>> No.12808385

>>12808281
Grapeseed.

To season and to sear.
Now, if you're gonna cook a steak, its gonna smoke. Shouldn't smoke in most other applications, which aside from searing aint many.
I basically use it for frying, searing and baking. Wouldn't cook a chicken breast in it though.

>> No.12808392

>>12808287
It was a gift.
>>12808288
I do, but it is affecting the crust that I develop.
>>12808316
I'm not dumb enough to use EVOO, hah. But I hear you loud and clear, I will look for some regular.
>>12808360
Won't that burn up like fuck?

>> No.12808402

>>12808385
I think I actually have either grapeseed or rapeseed oil somewhere. I'll take a look.
I've been making chicken pretty routinely and it isn't bad at all since poultry has to get up to such a high temp.
It's really nailing a 122-125 degree steak that I care about.

>> No.12808407

>>12808385
>wouldnt cook a chicken breast in it
Why not?
It's perfect for it
>sear chicken breast
>throw it in oven to cook through all the way

>> No.12808410

>>12808392
>Won't that burn up like fuck?
no. cook tops have adjustable knobs for a reason

>> No.12808430

>>12808281
Canola. I don't care if it smokes. The only time that ever happens is when I make a steak anyway and the high heat causes a strong smell regardless.

>> No.12809051

canadian guy????

>> No.12809077

>>12808281
>Alright guys, what kind of oil do you use when using these things?
I seasoned with peanut or canola oil or something and give it a quick wipe with whatever I have on hand after washing, usually EVOO.

>How do you use these without getting an INSANE housefull of smoke?
Mine never smokes. What are you doing wrong?