What is the correct way to season a cast iron frying pan?

Answer 1

heat it up on the fire...then put oil in it. When it cools whipe out the excess oil and it is seasoned.
hope that helps.

Answer 2

Most cast iron pans have the seasoning directions on them and they vary from maker to maker, but what always works for me is to heat the oven to 425 with the pan in the oven and 2 tbls of oil or shortening in the pan. when it's hot take out the pan and turn the pan so the shortening is coating all sides, bottom etc, also dip a paper towel in the shortening and coat the outside of the pan, be careful it's HOT. then put this back in the oven for 1 hour. take it out and let it cool. Wipe out the cooled shortening and do this again tomorrow. ( or later on) now you should have a nice season on the pan. Make sure to never wash it with abrasives, in the dishwasher or let it soak in water. THe more you use the pan, the thicker the season will be. Try to just wipe out the pan with a damp cloth and it will give you years of great cooking. Good lUck

Answer 3

Seasoning Cast Iron

Seasoned Cast Iron can be considered the "grandfather" to today's "non-stick" cookware.

Cast Iron Cookware must be seasoned properly and it will last a life-time. ( I still use my Grandmother's cast iron skillets on a regular basis and they must be at least 60-70+ years old.)

New Pans

1. Heat the oven to 250ºF - 300ºF
2. Coat the pan with lard or bacon grease. Don't use a liquid vegetable oil because it will leave a sticky surface and the pan will not be properly seasoned.
3. Put the pan in the oven. In 15 minutes, remove the pan & pour out any excess grease. Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 2 hours.

Repeating this process several times is recommended as it will help create a stronger "seasoning" bond.

Also, when you put the pan into service, it is recommended to use it initially for foods high in fat, such as bacon or foods cooked with fat, because the grease from these foods will help strengthen the seasoning.

Pans needing Re-Seasoning

If the pan was not seasoned properly or a portion of the seasoning wore off and food sticks to the surface or there is rust, then it should be properly cleaned and re-seasoned.

1. Remove any food residue by cleaning the pan thoroughly with hot water and a scouring pad. I understand that heating the pan first to a temperature that is still safe to touch helps open the pores of the metal and makes it easier to clean.
2. Dry the pan immediately with dish towel or paper towel.
3. Season the pan as outlined above.

Caring for Cast Iron Cookware

Seasoning a cast iron pan is a natural way of creating non-stick cookware. And, like you cook and clean the modern non-stick cookware with special care to avoid scratching the surface, your cast iron cookware wants some special attention too.

* Clean the cookware while it is still hot by rinsing with hot water and scraping when necessary. Do not use a scouring pad or soap (detergent) as they will break down the pan's seasoning.

* Never store food in the cast iron pan as the acid in the food will breakdown the seasoning and the food will take on a metallic flavor.

* Store your cast iron cookware with the lids off, especially in humid weather, because if covered, moisture can build up and cause rust. Should rust appear, the pan should be re-seasoned.

When you purchase cast iron cookware, they are medium gray in color, but after usage, they start turning darker. (My pans are very black in color.) This is normal and should be expected.

Answer 4

To properly season a NEW cast iron pan you fist must ''temper'' it. Put the pan on a medium heat and bring it up to a temperature so that a drop of water in the center boils and evaporates in about 2 seconds. Reduce the heat to low and leave empty pan on stove for ten minutes. At the end of ten minutes turn the heat off and let the pan sit there and cool completely. Now you're ready to season. Wipe the inside of the pan down with cooking oil, place on burner at medium to medium high heat. You will see the pan begin to smoke. Turn the heat off and let the pan cool. You will want to repeat this two or three times. Viola! Seasoned pan!

Answer 5

Cook some bacon in it and then just wipe it with a paper towel. The pan will retain some of the grease.
P.S. And yes, let the pan cool off first.

Answer 6

Instructions
STEP 1: Scrub a new skillet with steel wool to remove its protective coating, and wash with mild, soapy water. (If reseasoning an old skillet, just scrub with hot water and a brush.) STEP 2: Use a paper towel to coat the skillet with vegetable oil. STEP 3: Heat, uncovered, for 2 hours in an oven at 250 degrees F. STEP 4: Let cool before use. Tips & Warnings
Once you've seasoned a skillet, avoid washing it with soap whenever possible. Clean instead by wiping with a damp cloth after each use. If you must wash it, clean with mild soap, avoiding detergents and scouring pads; rinse and wipe dry immediately after washing, then oil lightly with vegetable oil.
If food sticks to the skillet after cooking, rub with a paper towel and an abrasive such as salt, then reapply vegetable oil. Store uncovered.
If food starts sticking to the skillet during cooking, reseason it.

Overall Things You'll Need
Paper towels
Steel Wool
Salt
Vegetable Oils
Mild Soap
Cloth

Answer 7

Wipe your cast iron skillets with vegetable oil all around, preheat your oven to 500 degrees, and bake for about 2 hours. remove skillets from oven, and let cool. do not wipe, or clean with water.
It may take several times of doing this to get a real good seasoning on your cast iron skillets, but it is well worth it, I swear by my cast iron.

Answer 8

the only way i know how to is heat the pan up in the oven when it cools use a lump of grease and coat the pan and disgard any unused grease the link below will go into more detail

Answer 9

warmth the oven to 250 ranges - 300degrees Coat the pan with lard or William Maxwell Aitken grease. do not use a liquid vegetable oil because it is going to go away a sticky floor and the pan isn't real pro. positioned the pan contained in the oven. In 15 minutes, eliminate the pan & pour out any extra grease. position the pan decrease back contained in the oven and bake for 2 hours. Repeating this procedure a number of cases is recommended because it may actually help create a enhanced "seasoning" bond.

Answer 10

coat it with cooking oil (i prefer grapeseed ) and place it in your gas grill on highest heat(500'f) for about one hour turn off grill at leave it for 1hr. to cool,perfectly seasoned and quick!you can also use the in the oven low temp method -coat with oil place in oven at low(200'f)overnight in the morning turn off oven and let cool -it shouldn't feel sticky if it does turn up heat and season 1hr. more