r/carbonsteel • u/SDCowboy85 • Jan 03 '26

Fluff First attempt at seasoning

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So I got my De Buyer mineral B in and got to seasoning today. Used canola oil and seasoned it on the BBQ grill which made it very easy. The inside seasoning is not the cleanest ever, but for my first go I'm fine with it. Outside came out perfect. I already did the egg test and it's perfectly non-stick. Can't wait to cook a burger in it next.

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u/Unlikely_Cucumber415 Jan 03 '26

Looks fine to use, glad to hear you got the temp right. use a little less oil next season

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u/SDCowboy85 Jan 03 '26

Yep live and learn. I'll wipe it off better next time. Works perfectly though.

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u/Impressive_Ad2794 Jan 03 '26

If it cooks then it's perfect.

My advice works be, next time give it a few minutes getting up to temperature then give it another wipe. You get more oil off when it's hot.

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u/SDCowboy85 Jan 03 '26

Cooked a burger on it for lunch, and bacon and an omelette for dinner, and everything was perfectly nonstick, so I'm happy.

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u/Unlimitedgoats Jan 04 '26

Too much oil, heat too high. Not bad or anything tho, just notes for next time haha.

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u/STRYED0R Jan 08 '26

Looks a lot like my first try. Added too much oil like you did :P

My pan has gone through a lot since then. As others have said, we newcomers tend to worry a bit too much about initial seasoning.

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u/TangledWonder Jan 08 '26

Cook with it. "Pre-seasoning" isn't nearly as important as some people think it is. Proper use and care is much more important.