2006-12-26 04:14:58 · 7 answers · asked by wagda40 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I rub good olive oil on the skillet and put it in the oven at 250 for 30 to 45 minutes.
The idea is to let the oil get hot but not burn.
Trick to your cast iron staying perfect is to not soak it in water when washing. Just clean it and dry it on top of the stove.
2006-12-26 04:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by Axel M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start using it....the best season happens over time and cannot be imitated with any 'instant' technique. At least, that's my opinion!. Buy a good quality pan to start with. The cheap ones are poorly cast and quite porous; they will never be truly as nonstick as the better ones. Don't wash with soap; never let it stand in water overlong or store with the lid on. Stay away from tomato-based recipes; the acid levels of the tomato will degrade the seasoning of the pan.
2006-12-26 06:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lower both oven racks to bottom positions-line lower rack with foil to catch drippings.
Wash skillet inside and out with mild detergent using a stiff brush.
Rinse and towel dry.
Spread a thin coat of melted solid shortening all over skillet including handle (both inside and outside).
Place skillet on top rack.
Bake for 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave skillet in oven until cool.
Do not store lids on pots to all air circulation.
Do not wash skillet with soap or you will need to re-season.
Hope this helps
2006-12-26 04:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by badwarden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preheat the oven and spray skillet with pam or vegetable oil, let skillet set in the oven 15 or 20 minutes then take out and rub it out with paper towels and store it until ready to use.
2006-12-26 04:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! the best way I was taught by my mother was use drippings from fat back.....after washing.... then place in the oven about 200 degrees so it dosen't smoke up your house then shut the oven down and let it stay until cool...take a paper towel wipe out the excess and wa la seasoned pan...always remember tho when ya wash it by hand to let it dry over heat....... air drying will cuz it to rust....
2006-12-26 04:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by snickers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cook in lard, crisco or any oil and don't wash it or if you have to then make sure you dry it completely, don't put it in a dishwasher. also after washing make sure you pour some oil in it and rub it in completely. i live in the south where a cast iron skillet is handed down from generation to generation and i know some ppl who have never washed it, only used a cloth to wipe it down. personally when i cook eggs or anything that sticks, i wash it with warm, soapy water and then immediately dry it and rub it down with vegetable oil and put it away. (but the die hard iron skillet ppl say this is wrong)
2006-12-26 04:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by ?! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spray mine down with Vegalene (it's like a commercial grade PAM), toss it in a 500F oven until I remember to take it out. For cleaning, I wipe them out (washing if needed), hose them down again with spray and stick them back in the oven.
I haven't had any problems using this method and they're all totally seasoned and non-sticky.
2006-12-26 04:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋