Received a grill/gridle for Christmas and used it before seasoning it. Now everythng sticks when I cook. Need some information as to seasoning Cast iron cookware.
2006-12-27 13:52:10 · 13 answers · asked by arlene f 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
take some veg oil, lightly brush it all over the griddle, place into a preheated 300 oven for about an hour
2006-12-27 14:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Really good seasoning can only develop over time, but you can get a good start going. This is a touchy matter, best done carefully, in the summer, with all the windows open.
Heat the clean griddle over medium-high to high heat. Soak a handful of paper towels in olive or vegetable oil and wipe the surface of the hot griddle with the oil. The hot iron will begin to draw in some of the oil. As excess oil pools in places, wipe it across the surface of the griddle. Each time the iron appears dry (it will smoke) smear on a new coating.
You can also try coating the pan thoroughly with oil and baking it in a very hot oven until the oil is absorbed or smoked away.
2006-12-27 14:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by J.R. the Otter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I receive a cast Iron Grill.I place the grill outside on a burner or Charcoal Grill turn on High if gas or a a very high flame ..;leave on grill until the griddle no longer smokes from the factory oil .. as it cools down I wipe with a heavy amount of cooking oil.. I also use a very coarse salt ,, When it cools down it is ready ... and never never use soap on the grill...only hot water and then a small amount of oil for curing..
2006-12-27 14:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Clarence A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Melt about 3 tablespoons of shorting. Rud the grill all over place upside down in a oven of about 250 and keep it there for 2 hours. Repeat the whole thing the next day.
2006-12-27 18:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are two methods to seasoning cookware. Stove top and oven methods.
I prefer the oven method, but don't know if that is feasible for your griddle.....
The Stovetop Method
♦ Pour a bit of vegetable oil or my preference peanut oil into the pan and spread with your fingers over the inside surface up to the rim.
♦ Put the pan over moderate heat and remove when the oil begins to smoke.
♦ Then let the pan cool completely.
♦ With a clean cloth or paper towel, wipe off any excess oil and your pan is now ready to use.
The Oven Method
♦ Pour a bit of vegetable oil or peanut oil into the pan and spread with your fingers over the inside surface up to the rim.
♦ Put the oiled pan in a 300-350°F oven for about an hour.
♦ Remove from the oven and let cool.
♦ Then wipe off excess oil and your pan is ready to use.
2006-12-27 14:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Gina M 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cook some bacon and save the grease. Rub the hardened cooled grease all over the inside of your griddle, then wipe it out with a napkin or paper towel. Do this about every 3 uses. DO NOT WASH the griddle - wipe it out as best as you can
2006-12-27 13:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love my cast iron cookware and even take it camping to cook over the fire. You'll love it too.
Ok, clean the crap off of it by putting hot soapy water on it if it needs to soak off.
rinse in very hot water.
pat dry immediately with paper towels.
if you have a gas stove top, turn it on high and put the grill/griddle on the flames to drive out/off the moisture. apply (rub in)1-2 teaspoons of vegetable oil with a paper towel or cotten cloth all over the top of the griddle and let it get hot enough so that a drop of water sizzles and "dances" when dropped on it.
Turn off heat, and let cool in place.
To season in the oven, turn it to high (400 degrees F), wash the griddle as above, dry quickly with paper towels, apply (and rub in) a good amount (2 Teaspoons) oil to the entire surface, put in the oven and heat for 15 minutes. Let griddle cool in the oven.
Try to never scrub the griddle in hot soapy water, or you will need to season it again.
You should be able to wipe it clean with a papertowel after any use. I lightly spray mine with cooking spray, but even when I use butter I just need to scrap a little with a plastic spatula before I put a little oil in it and rub it around on the surface to have it ready the next time I need it.
That's the trick - wipe clean or rinse with a little water If you do need to to a rinse/wash with water, immediately dry on hot stove top with a little oil rubbed on before it gets too hot to touch.
Good luck.
2006-12-27 14:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by cindy lou 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use some grease to wipe it down, if able to go into the oven, place in oven at low temp. If elect. turn heating element on to low temp for couple minutes. Remember, do not wash in soap. If you do, you should re-season immediately. This is also true with cast iron pots and pans. To clean, use clean, damp cloth to wipe surface.
2006-12-27 14:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by nugirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all wash it good. Then pour some veggy oil on it rubbing it in a circluar motion using a paper towel. Some people say sprinke salt on it... This process should be done after using it everytime, making sure there is NO water left on it(it WILL rust) in spots.
2006-12-27 14:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Doughboy1993 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Coat it inside and out with oil and then wipe out the bottom so it does not mess up your oven. Leave it in the oven for a few days. As you use the oven for other things, it will season the pan.
2006-12-27 14:11:15 · answer #10 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋