How to Season a Cast Iron Pan
Seasoning a new cast iron pan is essential to maintain the non-stick properties in the long run.
Materials
- small rag or sponge
- oil of choice I use olive or canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C)
- Using a small rag or sponge, apply a liberal amount of oil to your pan and spread it across all surfaces.
- Place in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then repeat.
- Repeat this process 3x. Then, your new pan is ready for use!
Video
Notes
Repeat this process anytime you feel like your cast iron pan is starting to stick again.