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.
Servings: 4 ounces
Equipment
- storage jar (half pint mason jar recommended)
Ingredients
- 20 grams beeswax (about 2 tablespoons)
- 80 grams grapeseed oil (About 1/3 cup)
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.
- 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!)
- Use to season your cookware. Apply to clean cast iron cookware as needed. Wipe out excess and heat to smoking to season surfaces.
