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cast iron skillet with mason jar of homemade seasoning oil
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4.55 from 11 votes

Homemade Cast Iron Seasoning Oil

A simple blend of grapeseed oil and beeswax for a budget friendly way to make those cast iron skillets shine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Keyword: beeswax for cast iron, cast iron seasoning oil, grapeseed oil for cast iron
Servings: 4 ounces
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • storage jar (half pint mason jar recommended)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Measure and combine the oils. Combine the beeswax and grapeseed oil in a microwave safe container and stir. I highly recommend measuring the oils and melting this right in a mason jar that you will use for storage. This recipe will fit right into a four ounce (half pint) mason jar. If you're using a scale, simply measure the oil and beeswax right into the jar, zeroing out your scale in between.
    jar with pellets of beeswax floating in oil.
  • Heat the oils. Heat in the microwave on LOW in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the beeswax in melted. Be careful removing the jar from the microwave: even though the glass won't be hot, the oil inside will be!
  • Pour into storage jar. Pour the oil into a storage jar and cover. It will solidify as it cools. It will be soft but solid at room temperature, like shortening. (If you've measured and heated in the mason jar you've already done this!)
    cooled jar of oils.
  • Use to season your cookware. Apply to clean cast iron cookware as needed. Wipe out excess and heat to smoking to season surfaces.
    3 steps of seasoning cast iron pan.

Notes

Be very careful heating beeswax; it is very flammable and must be watched carefully.
If you are using a pan to melt the beeswax, you will need to wash it out immediately.  Once the beeswax starts to harden it is difficult to remove.
Only use a thin layer to season your cookware.   
I recommend storing this in a drawer near your cooktop so it's easily accessible and you really use it.