Is it possible to season this in the oven? How long and what temp? I'm thinking this might be more efficient since you can get all surfaces at once.
1342684
Yes you can season it in the oven, 400 to 425 degrees with very thin layers of flax oil, will give you a beautiful black coating.
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I wouldn't do it in the oven. The pan comes with a very thin "plastic" like coating on the handle and it might get damaged or something. It's very easy to season on the stove top. I use mine almost every day for pancakes, eggs, french toast, grilled cheese etc....
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It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck! It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of... » Read More It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck! « Show Less
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Fill it past the second tier (level to the start of the third tier upside down of course) the butter flour approach for non stick is better then using non stick spray I tried both and my tiers were more defined and looked better under fondant.. When it comes to backing times I can't recall how long. Try 350 degrees F for 15 min check the center and add on time as you check it so you do not burn it. Let stand outside oven cool for ten mins then place a pan under and flip they should quick release. Sorry about the timing maybe someone else can be more helpful there. Good luck!
2134077
I haven't tried to season this pan though I don't see why you couldn't. Seasoning has to be redone if you wash the pan in a dishwasher or scour it. Once you season just some warm water and a lil soap should be all you need. If things still stick you can clean the pan with a lil "Barkeepers friend". Though if you have to resort to Barkeepers friend you are either going to have live with things sticking, or reseason the pan. Barkeepers Friend is a powder that comes in what looks like a small comet can. You can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an oil of your choice, then baking it at 350 for an hour." Hope this helps! :) I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an... » Read More I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an oil of your choice, then baking it at 350 for an hour." Hope this helps! :) « Show Less
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I used the "heat pan and scrub like heck all over the cooking surface with paper towel and coarse salt" method. Act like you are attempting to grind the salt into the stainless steel. It worked very well on this pan.
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Nothing sticks to mine. Did you season it with the oil in the oven first? It may need done again. I think periodically you must season it.
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You didn't use cooking spray on there did you? We have used our's many many times even out on the grilland only use flour under the crust and never had anything stick.We have never preheated our stone and still never had anything stick.
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Yes you can use it in the oven and is safe for any temperature a home oven can produce. The only caution I have is 'DO NOT soak this in water.' The finish is so pretty, when I soaked mine the first time the grease seemed to 'set' and I had a hard time getting back to the original sparkly finish. With subsequent uses I didn't let it soak and it shined up very nicely and easily.
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Yep, the coating works very well. This is a great pan. I have enjoyed it without sticking problems. May I suggest you "season" you other lodge cookware too? They'll work fine. Coat with peanut oil, place in a 500 degree oven for an hour or so over tin foil. A smooth patina will be cooked on. No stick. Wash cast iron with detergent, but the non-citrus type. Repeat as needed and coat in between uses with peanut oil or "Cast Iron Conditioner" paste product, from "Camp Chef" to keep your seasoning good. Enjoy the fine qualities of cast iron!! E. MacDonald
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You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
616405
Hello Swim Mom, With my grill I just wash in hot water (no soap) and scrub with stiff bristle nylon brush. Then I dry completly. I sometimes dry in oven at lowest setting for about 10 minutes. Then I coat all of the grill with a (light) coat of vegtable oil. I just use a paper towel for this. Put all parts of grill in the oven upside down with foil on bottom of oven to catch any excess drips of oil. Turn on oven to 350 degrees and once it gets to 350 set timer for 1 hour. You might get some smell from the hot oil baking onto the grill so it might be a good idea to open window if you can. Let grill parts just cool in the oven after the 1 hour of baking. You may have to do this every so often. I use cast skillets also and sometimes have to re-season. Remember, just keep it oiled!
1485743
I just started making Pizza's in the oven. I have made 12''. It looks like you can make 2 at the same time.I really like the oven.
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It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck!
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As another review stated, instructions on seasoning comes with all Lodge cast iron and can also be found on their web site, it says to put foil on a lower rack then coat with cooking oil then bake, don't remember the temp though. I actually season my cast iron outdoors using a Coleman camp stove and at much higher temp than suggested, I heat iron with Crisco in it and wipe it around with paper towel once it turns to liquid, I basically fry it in, makes lots of smoke but it works well and lasts a very long time. I've also seasoned using a outdoor grille.
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Yes...I believe people bake items in oven to make this paint permanent. I am unsure of temp./time, but if no one answers with that info, try Googling. I know that I found that info accidentally when I Googled this set for more information/reviews prior to my purchase...I just don't recall the details!
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best to talk to the manufacturer. but why try to use it indoors when you have an oven. it is really meant and more fun to use it outdoors.