I love my cast iron skillet. I use it for just about everything I can fit in it, from scrambling eggs to making chicken fried steaks. For years, though I never knew how to season a cast iron, so would end up with stuff sticking horribly to it! A seasoned skillet is smooth, shiny, and non-stick. You'll know it's time to re-season if food sticks to the surface or if the skillet appears dull or rusted (like mine was!) After some research I found out how to make my cast iron perfect again so that it's back at the top of my list. It takes a while, but definitely worth it and easy to do!
What You Need
Cast Iron Skillet of course
Dish Soap
Stiff Brush or Sponge
Vegetable Oil or Shortening
Clean, dry cloth
Preheat oven to 325. Wash the skillet with warm, soapy water and a sponge or stiff brush. Cast iron should not normally be washed with soap, but it's fine here since the pan is about to be seasoned.Rinse and thoroughly dry the skillet.
Using a cloth or paper towel, apply a thin coat of vegetable oil or melted shortening to the inside and outside of the skillet.
Put the skillet upside down on the oven's center rack.
Make sure to put a sheet of aluminum foil below the rack to catch any drips.
Bake for an hour.
Turn off heat and allow to the skillet to cool completely before removing from oven.
What You Need
Cast Iron Skillet of course
Dish Soap
Stiff Brush or Sponge
Vegetable Oil or Shortening
Clean, dry cloth
Preheat oven to 325. Wash the skillet with warm, soapy water and a sponge or stiff brush. Cast iron should not normally be washed with soap, but it's fine here since the pan is about to be seasoned.Rinse and thoroughly dry the skillet.
Using a cloth or paper towel, apply a thin coat of vegetable oil or melted shortening to the inside and outside of the skillet.
Put the skillet upside down on the oven's center rack.
Make sure to put a sheet of aluminum foil below the rack to catch any drips.
Bake for an hour.
Turn off heat and allow to the skillet to cool completely before removing from oven.