Care Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware

How to Care for Your Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware

The goal of washing a cast iron cookware isn’t just to get it clean, but to keep it in top shape by priming it for further seasoning. It’s a natural part of the maintenance cycle to improve the performance of your pan over time.

There’s a lot of contradictory advice out there on how to clean a cast iron cookware — and a few myths to be busted. Here’s what you need to know:

1.How to wash and clean a cast iron cookware

Whenever you clean your cast iron pan, we recommend starting with the gentlest, least-invasive methods. Start by wiping grease out with a clean paper towel. If it appears clean with no food residue afterwards, you can stop right there! A dry pan is an unhappy pan, and surface oils aren’t necessarily a bad thing.

The Method

For everyday cleaning and care, Cook often and follow these steps when cleaning up to keep your cast iron cookware in excellent non-stick condition:

1. After using cast iron cookware, use a Cleaning Brush to remove loose food and residue.

2. Rinse the pan and gently scuff the surface and sidewalls with a Chain Scrubber.

3. Heat the pan on the stovetop until dry.

4. Using a cloth or paper towel, apply a dab (about ¼ teaspoon) of  Seasoning Oil and rub on all surfaces, inside and out.

5. Wipe away excess oil to leave a dry, matte finish.

6. Repeat every time you cook.

some questions when you use the pre-seasoned cookware.