Seasoning
a cast-iron grill
pan helps protect it, stops it from rusting, and locks flavour into your
cooking. Best of all you only have to do it once, and with some simple care and
attention it will last forever.
Well-seasoned, good-quality cast iron pans get passed down from parent to child for generations.
4 steps to season your cast-iron griddle:
1. Wash the griddle with soap and warm water
Using a rough-backed sponge, wash the griddle pan well all over. This is the only time you will ever use soap when washing the griddle, but it’s important to get it as clean as possible before you season it for the first time.
2. Dry the pan
Dry the pan with paper towels until it’s completely dry.
3. Coat the entire pan with vegetable oil
Pour some vegetable oil on the griddle, and using paper towel, rub the oil over the whole griddle. Coat the inside, the outside, even the handle. Every inch of the griddle should be coated.
4. Heat in the oven
Line the bottom of the oven in kitchen foil, to catch any drips, and pre-heat to 350F (180C). Once heated put the griddle in the oven upside-down and heat it for an hour, then turn off the oven and leave the griddle to cool inside before removing it.
5. Enjoy your seasoned cast-iron pan
Once cooled take the pan out of the oven and enjoy.
Caring for your seasoned cast-iron griddle
A seasoned cast-iron griddle is incredibly easy to look after. There are a few things to remember:
1. Don’t ever use soap to wash your seasoned griddle
Soap can take the patina off your griddle, and for that reason you should never wash it in soapy water. Instead, immediately after cooking rinse the griddle with warm water, and scrape off any stubborn residue with a scourer or stiff brush
2. Coat the cooking surface with vegetable oil after each use
Rub a little vegetable oil over the cooking surface using a paper towel before putting the griddle away.
3. Cover the griddle with a cloth or kitchen towel when storing it to prevent it gathering dust.
A good quality seasoned griddle will last you a lifetime, so long as you don’t skimp on caring for it. Season your griddle well and take care of it and it will provide you with brilliantly cooked meals for years to come.
Well-seasoned, good-quality cast iron pans get passed down from parent to child for generations.
4 steps to season your cast-iron griddle:
1. Wash the griddle with soap and warm water
Using a rough-backed sponge, wash the griddle pan well all over. This is the only time you will ever use soap when washing the griddle, but it’s important to get it as clean as possible before you season it for the first time.
2. Dry the pan
Dry the pan with paper towels until it’s completely dry.
3. Coat the entire pan with vegetable oil
Pour some vegetable oil on the griddle, and using paper towel, rub the oil over the whole griddle. Coat the inside, the outside, even the handle. Every inch of the griddle should be coated.
4. Heat in the oven
Line the bottom of the oven in kitchen foil, to catch any drips, and pre-heat to 350F (180C). Once heated put the griddle in the oven upside-down and heat it for an hour, then turn off the oven and leave the griddle to cool inside before removing it.
5. Enjoy your seasoned cast-iron pan
Once cooled take the pan out of the oven and enjoy.
Caring for your seasoned cast-iron griddle
A seasoned cast-iron griddle is incredibly easy to look after. There are a few things to remember:
1. Don’t ever use soap to wash your seasoned griddle
Soap can take the patina off your griddle, and for that reason you should never wash it in soapy water. Instead, immediately after cooking rinse the griddle with warm water, and scrape off any stubborn residue with a scourer or stiff brush
2. Coat the cooking surface with vegetable oil after each use
Rub a little vegetable oil over the cooking surface using a paper towel before putting the griddle away.
3. Cover the griddle with a cloth or kitchen towel when storing it to prevent it gathering dust.
A good quality seasoned griddle will last you a lifetime, so long as you don’t skimp on caring for it. Season your griddle well and take care of it and it will provide you with brilliantly cooked meals for years to come.
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