Preheat the oven as high as you can (at least 400F). Then put the pan in the oven upside down on a rack. Set the timer for an hour and let the fat bake into the cast iron skillet. When the timer goes off, turn off the oven but leave the door closed with the pan still insid...
Crisbee is especially good for pans that will see storage because it does not go rancid. It also smells really nice when the pans are in the oven. I also like Canola and Pam (which have a high degree of unsaturation if you like that theory). Because it is a spray, Pam is ...
Every chef has his or her own favorite method for seasoning their pans. We'll explore three of the most popular methods: stovetop seasoning, oven seasoning, and salt seasoning. Regardless of the method you use to season your wok, the first step is always to wash the wok so the bare meta...
In order to season your cast iron pans, you need a few simple tools: Cast iron pan(s) Coconut oil A dry cloth or sponge An oven The first thing you want to do is to make sure you pan is clean. Cast iron is not ideal for those people who like to leave their pans to ...
If you subscribe to Christopher Kimball's newMilk Streetmagazine, there's a great article on carbon steel pans that explains how they have slightly less carbon than cast iron pans, their ancient, rougher surface relative. The story also suggests a mini seasoning before cooking with carbon steel...