By Bornika Das
January 21, 2024
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In recent times, people are opting for cast iron pans for their regular use in the kitchen. It is important to season the cast iron pan to avoid rusting. However, most cast-iron pan comes pre-seasoning. Seasoning happens when a layer of oil on the pan is heated past its smoking point and carbonizes. Take a look at the way a cast-iron pan can be seasoned:
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If the pan is rusty, give it a quick soak in mildly soapy, hot water and then with an abrasive scrubby pad or brush to remove any and all unwanted particles.
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Using a paper towel coat the pan with neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil. Wipe all the excess oil so no pooling oil is visible and the oil should just coat the metal.
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Bake the pan upside down in the oven at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. This will protect the surface and give it an almost nonstick quality.
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Turn off the oven and let it cool in the oven before touching it.
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Repeat this process as and when seasoning of cast-iron pan is required.
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