How to Season a Cast Iron Pan Step-By-Step Instructions
Have you noticed food sticking to your cast iron skillet lately? Your cast iron pan probably needs re-seasoning. If you’re not familiar with the term, seasoning is the layer of carbonized oil that helps to prevent food from sticking to cast iron cookware. We’ve included some handy tips on how to season your cast iron skillet, to keep it in good working order.
Ingredients
- Salt
- Oil
- Paper towel
- Dish soap
- Cleaning brush
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Use dish soap to clean the pan with a cleaning brush.
- Rinse with water. If there’s still some residue left, simmer a little water in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Then use some paper towel to dry the pan THOROUGHLY.
- Bursh the oil around the pan or pour some oil onto some paper towel, then rub the paper towel around the pan.
- Place the pan upside down on the middle rack of an oven.
- Bake for about 1 hour. Let it cool to room temperature.