How Do You Properly Season A Cast Iron Pan?
Using cast iron pans for cooking is a wonderful way to obtain a nice caramelized crust to your foods. Add to that the fact that cast iron pans add to your daily dietary intake of iron and the fact that cast iron pans are superb at heating evenly and you have a winner of a pan. Taking care of that pan is of utmost importance. First, learn how to season a cast iron pan. Wash your new, or used, cast iron pan well with a mild dish detergent and hot water. Make certain to wash away any excess soap. Dry the pan with a towel, paper or cloth and set aside to fully dry. Once the pan is fully dry, after at least ½ hour of sitting in the open air, you are ready to season the pan. Heat your oven to 250 degrees. Set out the seasoning fat. This can be vegetable oil, vegetable shortening or even lard. I recommend using a plain vegetable shortening because it doesn’t spoil as often as vegetable oil or lard does. Pour or smear two tablespoons of fat into the pan and use a paper towel or some plastic wr
