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cast iron seasoning paste

Homemade Cast Iron Seasoning Paste Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Equipment

  • Double boiler (or heat-safe bowl and pot)
  • Small whisk or spoon
  • 4-ounce tin or mason jar
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 tbsp grass-fed tallow
  • 1.5 tbsp beeswax pellets
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Fill a pot with 1-2 inches of water and place a heat-safe bowl on top. Heat on low.
  • Add tallow and beeswax pellets to the bowl. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
  • Stir in the avocado oil and mix well to combine.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a clean 4-ounce tin or mason jar.
  • Let the paste cool at room temperature until solidified.
  • Seal the tin or jar with a lid and store at room temperature. Use as needed to season cast iron cookware.
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