How to Season Cast Iron Pans
Serves 2
10 mins prep
120 mins Additional Time
130 mins total
Step-by-step instructions for seasoning and caring for your cast iron pans.
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Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Clean the pan thoroughly with warm water and a scrubby pad. Wipe the pan dry with a towel.
Place the pan in the oven for 10 minutes.
Take the pan out of the oven and increase the temperature to 300 degrees.
Pour 1 teaspoon oil into the pan. Rub the oil around the inside and outside of the pan with a towel, then wipe off all excess oil.. Add another teaspoon or so of oil if needed, depending on the size of your pan.
Return the pan to the oven for 10 minutes.
Turn the pan upside down on the oven rack and increase the temperature to 400 degrees. Leave the pan in the oven for 1 hour.
Turn off the oven. Allow the pan to cool in the oven for an additional 30 - 60 minutes.


