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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by markl42 on Sunday November 05, 2023 @11:45AM (#38152784)
Don’t use flaxseed!

https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/b4pxaq/yay_kenji_...

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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by arcanemachiner on Sunday November 05, 2023 @01:06PM (#38153716)
Good lord.

> You MUST use flaxseed oil to season your pan.

Then

> You MUST NOT use flaxseed oil to season your pan.

Just season the fucking pan with some cooking oil and be done with it.

I swear, the internet has made some of the simplest things into this relentless pursuit of perfection.

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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by InSteady on Sunday November 05, 2023 @01:54PM (#38154316)
flaxseed has an atrociously low smoke point (225 F). You really shouldn't be using it for cooking whatsoever, let alone seasoning cast iron.

In general I agree with your sentiment though. Find something that works for you and go with it.

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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by arcanemachiner on Sunday November 05, 2023 @08:04PM (#38157588)
I don't mean for my salty comment to justify a not-ideal method. But for this topic, the proper use of the pan will generate a good seasoning as it is used.
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