Cast Iron Pan Care

Cast Iron Seasoning

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Wash in soapy hot water.
3. Hand dry.
4. Lightly brush the pan with oil.
5. Remove any excess with a paper towel.
6. Bake upside down for 1 hour.

Rust Removal

1. Place the pan in equal parts of vinegar and hot water.
2. Soak for at least an hour.
3. Reference Steps 3 – 6 on Cast Iron Seasoning procedure.

Note

• Always wash with hot and soapy water.
• Avoid soaking in soapy water as soap tends to degrease the oil seasoning.
• Black flakes represent the need for scrub cleaning and seasoning.
• Limit cooking with acids such as lemon juice, tomato, vinegar or wine.
• Oven and stove top (electric, gas, induction) friendly.
• Campfire safe cooking.
• Great for baking, braising, browning, frying, roasting, sauteing and searing.
• Naturally aids iron to your diet.
• Not recommended for boiling or simmering cooking use.
• Outdoor grill safe cooking.
• Preheat the pan over a for at least 10 minutes or 20 – 30 minutes in the oven before use. Once hot, it will stay hot.
• Use canola, flaxseed, shortening or vegetable oil for cooking. Best for high smoke oils. 
• Well seasoned pans become more nonstick over time.