how do you keep this pan seasoned since each side comes in contact with a direct flame?
1363613
I have a large array of cast iron cookware that I've been using for many years. Direct flame doesn't appear to affect the the 'seasoned' surface in any way. Also, I've found warnings such as 'don't leave it to soak in water' and 'dry it immediately after washing' to be a myth. I soak mine (usually because I can't be bothered to wash it up at the time) and when I do wash them I allow them to air dry. A properly seaoned pan will not let water penetrate to the iron and therefore no rusting will occur. What is most important, is to ensure that the pans are always seasoned correctly. It's easy to see when they need re-seasoning, they lose their shine. To re-season, I rub mine with canola oil using paper kitchen toweling, then bake in the oven for 2 hours at 500f. They come out with a solid black shine that lasts for months. Hope this helps.
1363614
I scrub it with a steel scouring pad and soap let it dry the oil it right away, works well.
698067
maybe you forget to seasoned the pan before using it, because it happened to me when i bought that item. if you do not know how to do it, just put some oil all over the pan and heat it, until hot, then reduce the heat and you can already use it. after using just wash with water, but if you used soap do not forget to rub some oil after dry.
408680
use whatever cooking oil you wish. cover the bottom of the pan and slosh it all over the inside of the pan. then burn the bottom of the pan with the oil. let it set for a day or so and use it over a gas or wood flame.
1269958
There was no option as I recall-- This pan should be seasoned several times prior to use--it does NOT have a really smooth service!
697792
Yes, I am a country firl, we season our skillets by cooking fatty food" bacon" in them. a metal spatula will scrath the pan, wood is better and once seasoned try not to use dishsoap if at all possbile. rinse with water and put it on the range and dry" turn on the fire till the pan is dry. or dry with a cloth but sometimes using just a cloth doesn't dry it correctly and rust can appear
74770
Clean the pan thoroughly with soap and water and oil it well with olive oil. Oil after every use.
622785
I think I just sprayed on a little Pam, wiped it, and then set it in a 300 oven for a while. Now when I wash it, scrub it with a scrubby sponge, rinse, and set it upside down to air dry. I LOVE this pan.
683103
The surface of the grill is just like a cast iron skillet. Keep it clean, season with veg oil and it will remain non stick.
1941605
Did you season it first with some spray Pam etc.. a high heat oil like canolla. it fills in the irregularities in the surface. Also since you have used it already try using Pam first for a while. When cooking do not put your heat as high as you did for your old pans For Cleaning: wipe out with a paper towel when still warm not hot with warm soapy water. Do not immerse in cold water when hot
1459701
I don't oil mine, and I've been cooking in cast iron for 40 years or more. Just wash it by hand with soap and water. Then dry on your kitchen stove burner so it's truly dry. Put it away. As long as it's seasoned well enough, you won't see any rust when you get it out next time. If you do see rust, smear vegetable shortening on it (inside and out), set it on an old pizza pan in the oven or something, and bake it at 300 degrees F or so for a couple of hours. Problem solved.
1956486
Before First UsePlace work over med high heat until smokesremove fro heat allow to coolscrub the inside with an abrasive cleaner, repeating several timesrinse and dry pan thoroughlyPour 1 to 2 teaspoons use vegetable canola soybean or peanut. DO NO USE butter or olive oilwith paper towel coat the entire inner surface with a thin film of oilplace wok over med heat and heat slowlywith paper towel distribute oil evenlytilt work over the burner to heat sidesallow wok to smoke 15 to 30 secallow to cool then repeat 3 to 4 times
1019423
I always heat a pan at first (until I see smoke come out) then I add oil about 1 tbs. If you add oil before the pan is hot enough, the meat will stick. When you are done using the pan and clean it you put oil on it to keep it from rusting. When you use the pan the next time, you are burning the old oil off.
1443576
No, I just spray it with a little cooking spray and have had no problems at all! I live these pans!
630211
I have had this pan for over a year now and love it more every time I use it. Just give it a good scrubbing with hot soapy water then dry it off. Put it on the stove top and put a layer of lard in the bottom and let it heat up slowly. Keep wiping it with lard if it gets dry and in no time you will have a pan that you will never let go.
1448143
just holld the pan above the heat and shake. no need to scratch your stove. we make popcorn on our ceramic stove this way
606208
We usually just use either butter or cooking spray and that seems to work fine. It also may help if you "season" it first. Spray it with some cooking spray and let it sit in the coals -just like you were cooking something. Flip it a few times and let it cool.
489581
I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.