I've been reading the archive post for the "Cast Iron" sub forum.
I've used cast iron cookware for several decades, and have seasoned with several different types of oils. Have not done the coconut oil yet, but that sounds interesting. Also haven't done the flax seed oil yet either, seems difficult to find in my area, and when I do find it, it always seems very expensive, although I've heard more times than I can count that flax seed is the best.
Either way, back on topic. There are several post in the archives that discuss seasoning cast iron, not with some type of oil, but with bee's wax. I just can't understand in my mind how that could do anything.
It seems like the bee's was would either burn off or melt off, leaving bare cast iron.
Maybe this is more obvious to everyone else, but hoping someone can explain it better. Also, once a person has seasoned a cast iron cooking item with bee's wax, is it a big plus over seasoning with oil? If so, in what way.
Comments appreciated.