The way I do it never lasts. I have a nice cast iron Dutch oven but my 4 or 5 skillet collection needs some help. Does anyone have a foolproof method from cleaning, to oil type, to the number of times into the oven?
You have to add to the season with each use. After initial seasoning, you have to add to it each time you cook. Wash it lightly with hot water and a brush (no soap, of course), then rinse with cool water. Then wipe. Now apply about a quarter teaspoon of bacon grease to a paper towel and wipe the whole cooking surface down with it. Now onto the stove at max flame for a little over two minutes, till it starts to smoke. Now take it off. Do this every time and you will not lose season.
