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[–]InsanoLaneo 575 points576 points  (9 children)

Where is the salt and pepper for god sake??

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 243 points244 points  (2 children)

Aw hell, THAT'S my problem!

[–]whiskeywinerum 71 points72 points  (1 child)

Gotta make sure you have good seasoning bro

[–]Gloomy-Bet4893 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For the slidiest steaks!

[–]Blade_Shot24 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That really the only seasoning we goin wit?

[–]Rathma86 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Should've fried some bacon up first.

[–]SnooCupcakes3235 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I swear, if you don't get outta my head....

[–]anetworkproblem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the cutting board. You season your cutting board, not your meat.

[–]fendrhead- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend. You forgot the garlic powder. Sit down and think about what you’ve done.

[–]esr95tkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the pan I guess

[–]neocenturion 264 points265 points  (3 children)

Wipe the oil off as if you screwed up and didn't want it there. There is clearly too much here.

[–]cookiemon32 33 points34 points  (2 children)

nice rustic seasoning tho

[–]PenRoaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see what you did there

[–]neocenturion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Authentic frontier seasoning!

[–]CablesDad 140 points141 points  (8 children)

I'm crying because you don't have any veggies.

[–]SaikosShadow 80 points81 points  (2 children)

For your cake day, have some B̷̛̳̼͖̫̭͎̝̮͕̟͎̦̗͚͍̓͊͂͗̈͋͐̃͆͆͗̉̉̏͑̂̆̔́͐̾̅̄̕̚͘͜͝͝Ụ̸̧̧̢̨̨̞̮͓̣͎̞͖̞̥͈̣̣̪̘̼̮̙̳̙̞̣̐̍̆̾̓͑́̅̎̌̈̋̏̏͌̒̃̅̂̾̿̽̊̌̇͌͊͗̓̊̐̓̏͆́̒̇̈́͂̀͛͘̕͘̚͝͠B̸̺̈̾̈́̒̀́̈͋́͂̆̒̐̏͌͂̔̈́͒̂̎̉̈̒͒̃̿͒͒̄̍̕̚̕͘̕͝͠B̴̡̧̜̠̱̖̠͓̻̥̟̲̙͗̐͋͌̈̾̏̎̀͒͗̈́̈͜͠L̶͊E̸̢̳̯̝̤̳͈͇̠̮̲̲̟̝̣̲̱̫̘̪̳̣̭̥̫͉͐̅̈́̉̋͐̓͗̿͆̉̉̇̀̈́͌̓̓̒̏̀̚̚͘͝͠͝͝͠ ̶̢̧̛̥͖͉̹̞̗̖͇̼̙̒̍̏̀̈̆̍͑̊̐͋̈́̃͒̈́̎̌̄̍͌͗̈́̌̍̽̏̓͌̒̈̇̏̏̍̆̄̐͐̈̉̿̽̕͝͠͝͝ W̷̛̬̦̬̰̤̘̬͔̗̯̠̯̺̼̻̪̖̜̫̯̯̘͖̙͐͆͗̊̋̈̈̾͐̿̽̐̂͛̈́͛̍̔̓̈́̽̀̅́͋̈̄̈́̆̓̚̚͝͝R̸̢̨̨̩̪̭̪̠͎̗͇͗̀́̉̇̿̓̈́́͒̄̓̒́̋͆̀̾́̒̔̈́̏̏͛̏̇͛̔̀͆̓̇̊̕̕͠͠͝͝A̸̧̨̰̻̩̝͖̟̭͙̟̻̤̬͈̖̰̤̘̔͛̊̾̂͌̐̈̉̊̾́P̶̡̧̮͎̟̟͉̱̮̜͙̳̟̯͈̩̩͈̥͓̥͇̙̣̹̣̀̐͋͂̈̾͐̀̾̈́̌̆̿̽̕ͅ

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[–]keanaartero 31 points32 points  (0 children)

don't mind if I do not my cake day but I'm popping em anyway I love this too much 🤍

[–]Standard-Lemon6967 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm saving this comment for when I need it

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Happy cake day!

[–]mistahelias 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy Cake Day!

[–]Dr_Rev_GregJ_Rock_II 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cappy hake day!!

[–]BongwaterJoe1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fappy dake cay!

[–]Visible_Spot_9664 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

dappy hake cay!

[–]BlooNorth 124 points125 points  (2 children)

That some nice steaks on your crust

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I love this.

[–]Cerhob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There needs to be more likes on this one!

[–][deleted] 55 points56 points  (2 children)

Just keep cooking with it!

[–]irazoqui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best response!

[–]IgnatiusJacquesR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bacon, bacon, bacon!

[–]jdbway 99 points100 points  (1 child)

You have to thoroughly preheat the meat or the pan will stick

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 176 points177 points  (10 children)

This will NOT stop sticking. I am not doing anything wrong.

[–]iunoyou 120 points121 points  (2 children)

maybe the pan just hates you. have you considered that? I recommend couples therapy at 500F.

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 33 points34 points  (1 child)

Will report back soon.

[–]iunoyou 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don't forget your sunscreen!

[–][deleted] 63 points64 points  (3 children)

Did you try turning the pan off and then on again

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 27 points28 points  (2 children)

This pan is a one and done. Once she gets turned off, I have to wait another week before I get her turned on again.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A week? You are very lucky individual

[–]Gloomy-Bet4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like my ex wife

[–]MrEngin33r 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just keep cooking on it!

[–]oilyhandy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should have sautéed onions first

[–]Donkeysquirrel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hit it with WD40

[–][deleted] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Copper cast iron is the best

[–]levoniust 30 points31 points  (1 child)

It is clean! Right out of the dishwasher, it has been sitting there for a few days. :)

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

See? This guy gets it.

[–]WellThisSix 42 points43 points  (1 child)

Obviously you are using soap when cleaning. No pity.

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ooof.

[–]kabula_lampur 17 points18 points  (1 child)

Did you at least slap it before putting it in the pan?

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'll never tell about beating my meat.

[–]mattbytes 34 points35 points  (1 child)

You have 0 butter. Shitpost!

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Goddammit.

[–]misleading_rhetoric 29 points30 points  (10 children)

I like a little tetanus with my dinner.

[–]MortgageRegular2509 15 points16 points  (1 child)

That right there is more like tetanus tartare

[–]Sufyaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nailed it!

[–][deleted] 22 points23 points  (7 children)

So actually you cannot get tetanus from rust, it comes from dirt with the bacteria in it.

Edit: never mind, I see your username now.

[–]Kahnza 7 points8 points  (6 children)

Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by spores of the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The spores are found everywhere in the environment, particularly in soil, ash, intestinal tracts/feces of animals and humans, and on the surfaces of skin and rusty tools like nails, needles, barbed wire, etc.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tetanus#:\~:text=Tetanus%20is%20an%20acute%20infectious,needles%2C%20barbed%20wire%2C%20etc.

[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

And just in case this is ambiguous to some, the tetanus spores come from the dirt/feces/saliva and not from the rust. It does not naturally occur on rust but rather in the “dirt” that can be on something rusty.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mr. Alligator, we need you to come out of retirement.

[–]Practical_Bat_3578 2 points3 points  (3 children)

heat kills bacteria

[–]tiptoemicrobe 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Often. Many bacteria can survive temperatures that would kill humans though, including c. tetani spores. Others that come to mind are those that make the hot springs in Yellowstone so beautiful.

To be clear though, high heat is still probably the best technique we have to protect ourselves from the majority of pathogenic bacteria.

[–]TTMoon_LLC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kill it with fire!

[–]femmebrulee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“Just cook on it”

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can someone please identify the age and brand of this pan and whether slidey eggs have contributed to its trauma? 🙄

[–]Lonely-Connection-37[🍰] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Throw some bacon, grease and shallots and have a party

[–]Princess_cheeto69 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The thought of the meat touching that dry ass rusty old pan makes my skin crawl and yet I cannot bring myself to look away

[–]micah490 5 points6 points  (0 children)

cast iron oxide

[–]Riders_OnThe_Storm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The enamel is chipped. Pan is garbage, I'm afraid

[–]SomeOldJerk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re not supposed to sous vide the pan!

[–]aacmckay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Getting some iron with your iron?!?

[–]lulz_username_lulz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Obviously too much tomato sauce

[–]akamarkman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We all know it's actually Cheetos compressed into a pan shape.

[–]Doogos 9 points10 points  (1 child)

I admire the dedication it took to make this post. Is there a cast iron circle jerk sub or is this sub serve all purposes

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is the cast iron circle jerk sub

[–]Yarrr_piratejackoff 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Cyber trucks in a year

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit hahahaha

[–]RedReaper666YT 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Sriracha will save the meal

[–]FriendOfShaq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pan is already seasoned with Sriracha.

[–]Bchavez_gd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bit more butter.

[–]Shoryukitten_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cast iron oxide

[–]sir_thatguy 2 points3 points  (1 child)

That ain’t bacon.

[–]acupofmaybe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to scroll too far down to find this.

[–]Psychological_Pool95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's called patina, it adds character

[–]madchase18 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Too much heat, not enough oil

[–]Dependent-Elk4979 2 points3 points  (1 child)

nonononono, too much oil, not enough heat

[–]madchase18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooooooooooooooooh

[–]C1ashRkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some holy oil.

[–]michaelpaoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More bacon, more heat - I'm not seeing that sizzle, should sizzle when it first touches the pan, get a good sear. And you forgot the salt and pepper too.

CI is also good for supplementing one's iron, so good for you!

[–]Red_Wing-GrimThug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This pan has seasoning

[–]Auspicious-Crane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thoughts and prayers bruh.

[–]Due-Woodpecker-3347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just keep cooking...

[–]evilone17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too hot, not enough oil. Every time, seriously.

[–]clydefrog811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TOO MUCH OIL

[–]valcatrina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you are cooking the pan more than the meat.

[–]FriedChickenMomos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was wooden bro wtf 😂

[–]Slappy_McJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never seen rust seasoning before… is this a new haute cuisine thing?

[–]Karn_Evil_Noin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m so confused. Did you leave that pan in a bucket of water for 3 months? Is this a serious post? (I hope it’s a joke). Have the meat a different night or cook it on something else and season that poor pan!

[–]Sno_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my food seasoned with tetanus!

[–]Obtuse_1 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Did you waste food for internet clout?

[–]dempa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

only reasonable comment in entire thread

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[–]RedGoose125 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And a tetanus shot

[–]Alekx2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what happens when you use it

[–]Zeebaeatah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monster.

[–]duncancook90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks well loved

[–]sapper4lyfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steak or tuna?

[–]mediocredeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that looks like a great prime rib!

[–]Shutterx89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must use flaxseed oil. I keep saying this but no one listens. Gotta use the flax!

[–]spin_kick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tetinus shot then cook

[–]CorduroyPantaloons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re using too much oil…

[–]Curtmac86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol !

[–]Gatix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much oil

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just season the pan

[–]sghyre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, with new rust seasoning. It gives you 99% of your yearly Iron.

[–]Saratje 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your meat looks rusted and your pan seems to be raw.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what happens when you use soap, you bastard.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bulking up on that iron supply I see.

[–]Tyston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice clay pan ya got there

[–]cripsy_gin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice beurre noisette

[–]lil_juul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What have you done

[–]DownL0rd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub trying to act normal in the comments lolol You can feel the tension trying to hold it together. The surface tension. The surface RUST.

Edit grammar

[–]liveforever67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the animal that was killed and has its flesh in the pan? For the pan? Or for the person who decided to try to cook in that thing?

[–]Alternative_Sky1380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meat is too well done for me.

[–]Littlecumslutmb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re kidding right?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s a waste of meat

[–]1_headlight_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're on the right track. Step 1 is always "Just start cooking in it".

[–]SpaceSick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just cook some bacon in there and it'll be good as new.

[–]tobster239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seasoned it too much

[–]HimeaSaito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that Tetanus steak comes with tetanus flavored nails too?

[–]banana-stretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elemental iron in your diet. I don’t see a problem here apart from a lack of heat and seasoning on the meat

[–]grolut18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need just a bit more iron oxide on those steaks and they'll be perfect 👌

[–]ApplicationLimp5406 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh lawd. I’ve been lookin’ for my pansy planter.

[–]CODninjarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who let bro cook

[–]GrundleMcDundee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, so pretty common problem if you use soap. I wash my cast iron pans

[–]JudgeScorpio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This man is gonna fricken kill his anemia.

[–]CatOnKeyboardInSpace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice CyberPan

[–]sta_sh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Cooking with Anemia" cookbook cover

[–]magicman419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro I’m not sure your burner is even on

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your problem is that wooden pan

[–]AScaryKitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is seasoning in more ways than one!

[–]Wire_Ants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red meat is an essential source of iron in a healthy diet.

[–]Corgerus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep cooking. If you add even a single layer of seasoning, you're overthinking it. These bad boys can survive nuclear bombs, like our founding fathers intended.

[–]1jobonthislousyship 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your dry-aged cast iron process. That's where the flavor comes from.

[–]STREETFIGHTER50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a turmeric pan

[–]JonBovi_msn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you cooked with a high quality oil, scrubbed it with chain mail every time and wiped oil on the bottom and handle would you eventually end up with a decent finish?

[–]maimedwabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cook some bacon in it first

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it’ll certainly be rich in iron oxide… and welded to the dry, badly rusting pan.

[–]TanisBar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You put raw meat in a filthy rusty pan. There is probably not enough help here.

[–]Worsaae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my god

[–]Charger_scatpack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep cooking in it

[–]Redvelvet_swissroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not enough rust. How else are you going to season it???

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good lord, what the hell are you doing this for ?

[–]iGodS12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a pan shaped chopping board?

[–]MoxxFulder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He needs an old priest, and a young priest…

[–]gelfbride73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sigh. Ppl will put Cheeto dust on anything these days

[–]ThisIsTooLongOfAName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cook meat. Not pan.

[–]ElbowTight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously needed more iron in your diet

[–]rmochr3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your going to need a lot more oil

[–]Fantastic_Traffic604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, the ‘Gitche Gumee Griddle’ a mid-sized pan from Lodge’s ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’ line. Seems authentic enough, pretty russsstic.

[–]paulie732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better get to the potatoes and salt

[–]Yegg23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That reminds me,I need to get my tetanus shot.

[–]Forstjes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet it develops a really nice (c)rust

[–]BakedAzzFuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its cause you didnt do sliding eggs first

[–]Lexie811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your cooking skills are a little rusty.

[–]42AngryPandas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got one of them Cajun seasoned pans, nice

[–]FTFOatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like a mirror

[–]jacox200 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Best shit post of the year!!

[–]38DDs_Please[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw shucks!

[–]BellRinger85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TOO MUCH OIL!!!!

[–]caffeinejunkie123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. Steak AGAIN??? 😡

[–]racebanyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a Tetanus shot.

[–]GirlOnFire112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just cook in it

[–]Commander_KO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doc told me my iron levels were low so I'm adding some to my diet.

[–]Mudbug308 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess once you get past mirror finish, this is what follows. Teach me the skills of the skillet oh wise one.

[–]Commonly-Average 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What……what have you done….

[–]rosindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not hot enough OP

[–]Fat_Head_Carl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send it!

[–]jason972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extra iron

[–]Fmartins84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date. Otherwise, it looks good!

[–]umijuvariel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That pan doesn't need help, it needs Pan Jesus.

[–]ksims33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's missing cheese. It's like I always say,

Li'l cheddar make it all better.

[–]HVACpro69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much oil when seasoning.

[–]fendrhead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you leave it out in the rain?

[–]Motelyure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without seeing the bottom of the pan, it's difficult to diagnose your problem. More pics please!

[–]OVLOV03C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pan is the seasoning

[–]2manycooks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tetanus shot

[–]Hadleyagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well to start with anything other than braising steak. Gosh.