Sunflower oil for seasoning cast iron

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Can I use sunflower oil to season my cast-iron pan? I know the oil needs to be able to tolerate high temperature and I'm not sure if this oil is fit for purpose.

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Best Answer

Absolutely!

You can use most any oil on hand. Sunflower oil is a little pricier than others, but works well and has a neutral flavor. I use it occasionally for maintenance/cleaning on my Griswald #10.

It's not necessarily tolerance to heat that you're looking for in an oil, but oils that polymerize easily, which is (chemically) what you are doing when you season cast iron.

See also: What oil is best for seasoning a cast iron skillet?




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Quick Answer about "Sunflower oil for seasoning cast iron"

Sunflower oil is another excellent choice for seasoning cast iron because it has a high smoke point and is low in saturated fats. Because of that, this oil is commonly used for frying but is suitable for many different purposes. Note that, depending on the level of refinement, the smoke point varies.

Which oil is best for seasoning cast iron?

All cooking oils and fats can be used for seasoning cast iron, but based on availability, affordability, effectiveness, and having a high smoke point, Lodge recommends vegetable oil, melted shortening, or canola oil, like our Seasoning Spray.

What oil should you not use on a cast iron skillet?

Do not use olive oil or butter to season your cast-iron pan \u2014 they're great to cook with, just not for initial seasoning.

Can you use sunflower oil to season a griddle?

The key property to look for in oil you can use to season your griddle is a high smoke point. The best oils for seasoning a griddle are avocado oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil.




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