Cast Iron pan seasoning Question
I have a new in box Lodge skillet that was sent from Lodge as a replacement to one I previously bought and had problems with. I had done exactly as the Lodge instructions said .. never used soap ...
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There are really two issues with cast iron when it is new. First is the seasoning concept. You can heat them up in an oven to open the pores and add fat to season them. Cooking things like chicken, bacon, or other fatty ingredients helps the first few times you use it.
The second thing that happens, is over time the ovens develop a kind of hard crust on the surface that repels everything. You can tell when this happens because things like pancakes will never stick even without using oil.
Using Dutch Ovens makes them better. I have bought used ones and avoided a lot of problems. When you buy a new one, use it and take care of it and you will be fine.
The second thing that happens, is over time the ovens develop a kind of hard crust on the surface that repels everything. You can tell when this happens because things like pancakes will never stick even without using oil.
Using Dutch Ovens makes them better. I have bought used ones and avoided a lot of problems. When you buy a new one, use it and take care of it and you will be fine.
