The 5 Cast Iron Tips I Wish I Knew 50 Years Ago

After 50 years of cast iron cooking, I've made every mistake there is — wrong heat, wrong cleaning, over-seasoning, the whole works. These 5 tips are what I wish someone had told me at the start. Master these and your cast iron skillet will outlast everyone in your family. Want to go even deeper? I've got a full 10-Part Cast Iron Master Class right here on the channel — everything from first seasoning to advanced cast iron techniques. Check it out here:    • Master Class - Cast Iron Cooking - 10 Part...   🍳 Keep Cookin' — New videos every week! Subscribe & hit the 🔔 so you never miss one:    / @whatsbobupto   #castironcooking #castironskillet #castironseasoning #cookinwithbob #castironpan #castironcleaning #howtousecastiron #castironrecipes #castironcookware #cookingwithcastiron 🔔 Subscribe for more easy cooking tips every week! #cookinwithbob ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: ⏱️ 0:00 – Introduction & what's coming ⏱️ 1:04 – Tip #1: Always pre-heat your cast iron pan ⏱️ 1:35 – Tip #2: Lower heat than you think (this is the big one) ⏱️ 2:17 – Tip #3: Patience & the self-release — if it won't let go, it ain't ready ⏱️ 3:04 – Tip #4: Dish soap — yes, really (here's why the old rule is wrong) ⏱️ 4:24 – Tip #5: Season it once, then just cook on it ⏱️ 4:59 – Bonus Tip: Metal utensils — you CAN use them See my affiliate links below for items I use while cooking. 🔥 My Favorite Cast Iron Skillets Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set (great starter set) https://amzn.to/4c31vcf Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder (great daily user) https://amzn.to/49VOFeM Lodge Cast Iron 10.5-inch Square Grill Pan (great for steaks) https://amzn.to/4qYwX04 🍳 Cast Iron Tools I Use Daily Scott Shop Rags In A Box (lint free) https://amzn.to/3O17UL8 Lodge Care Scrub Brush https://amzn.to/3NPheBT MR.SIGA Pot and Pan Cleaning Brush - Pack of 2 https://amzn.to/4tdGJwI 2 Pack Fish Spatula Stainless Steel https://amzn.to/3ZchY6t Silicone Trivet Mats 4 https://amzn.to/4k9zx0A Salt and Pepper Grinder https://amzn.to/3MU6CS6 Oil Sprayer https://amzn.to/4b9cQFN 🎬 Production DJI Mic Mini https://amzn.to/4k9zx0A LumaFushion for iPad (video editing, on app store) Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4) https://amzn.to/4a8gmjk Magnetic Camera Mount https://amzn.to/4qa4aV2 Camera Phone Mount with 360° Rotatable Cold Shoe Base, MagSafe https://amzn.to/4bwReoD Zeadio Heavy Duty Metal Tripod Kit with Arca Ball Head https://amzn.to/3NSWkBR Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/CookInWithBob 👨‍🍳 ABOUT COOKIN WITH BOB #cookinwithbob : 50+ years of cooking experience sharing easy tips, tricks, and the best cooking hacks. With a touch of humor. New videos every week! Keep Cookin! 🍳 #cookinwithbob Disclosures: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you click one of the links above and make a purchase, I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps to offset my costs and allows me to continue making videos. Thanks for your support! For partnership inquiries, please contact via YouTube business email: [email protected] Travis Media LLC Content Creators and Services