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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by helpfulmandrill on Friday June 30, 2023 @08:06AM (#36533422)
I tried carbon steel but I couldn't get the seasoning right, and it flash rusted every time I washed it. Also, to someone used to non-stick or stainless steel, it often looks kind of dirty - its difficult to distinguish between "good but unattractive seasoning" and "you didn't wash your pan well enough".
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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by wheels on Friday June 30, 2023 @08:26AM (#36533668)
Weird. I've never had carbon steel rust at all. I suspect you're cleaning it too intensely in an attempt to get what you perceive as dirtiness out. The checkered seasoning is kind of a badge of honor for cooking nerds. Here's what mine look like:

https://imgur.com/a/IdtnjLL

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by DannyBee on Friday June 30, 2023 @08:45AM (#36533875)
How fast it rusts is easily changed by the exact steel grade/etc.

It's possible they just have a slightly different steel grade.

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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by dpcx on Friday June 30, 2023 @08:30AM (#36533713)
I bought some new pans a few months ago, and the folks at the shop suggested "Earth Brite" clay cleaner. It seems to work really well.
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Re:Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into ... by gregschlom on Friday June 30, 2023 @10:11AM (#36535245)
The easiest option to prevent rusting is to use a paper towel to wipe a small amount of any cooking oil on the surface, after washing and drying it.
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