How To Clean Cast Iron Before Seasoning
I m rather new to cast iron bought a 12 lodge skillet a few weeks ago.
How to clean cast iron before seasoning. Occasionally small patches of the cast iron s seasoning will wear down and become thin causing food to stick to the pan. Click below to find more helpful information for cast iron care. Take it off the burner. Stay connected sign up for our monthly emails here. Make sure your pan is.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Although cast iron is very durable it will rust when exposed to water or air making the seasoning step crucial. When cleaning cast iron be careful not to damage the seasoning. A little soap is okay but don t use anything too abrasive and be sure to dry your pan right away after cleaning so it doesn t rust. How to season a cast iron pan.
Fill skillet with vinegar solution and let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Discard solution in skillet. Cast iron cookware needs seasoning or a baked on layer of oil before you can use it. Using paper towels immediately rub 1 tablespoon for 12 inch skillet or 2 teaspoons for 10 inch skillet oil over surface. Luckily seasoning cast iron cookware is incredibly easy says ross who walked us through the steps.
Add a small amount of oil less than a teaspoon and smear it around well with a paper towel or clean lint free rag. Afterward dry the pan completely using a paper towel and get rid of any soapy water that remains on the skillet. Clean your cast iron each use wiping away leftover food morsels and reapplying the oil layer. Once your skillet is clean set it on the stove over high heat until it s dry. If you re struggling to remove stuck on food next time while the pan is.
Clean the cast iron pan thoroughly before seasoning cast iron in the oven whether you re bringing it home from the store or reasoning the pan deep clean it using warm water and this time use soap. Routine seasoning after most uses is probably good enough. Rinse skillet well then dry well with paper towels. No you don t add spices this seasoning is more like a polish that keeps your skillet from rusting or. Sorry for starting yet another cast iron thread but my search didn t turn up an answer to my particular question.