Seasoning Cast Iron

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Directions

• Strip Cast Iron Seasoning:
• Put pan in oven.
• Turn on Self-Cleaning option.
• When self cleaning cycle is over, let pan cool and wipe ash off pan.
• Reseasoning:
• Pour 1 tsp – 1 Tbsp of flaxseed oil into the pan.
• Rub it in and all over. Use elbow grease.
• Wipe off as much oil as possible.
• Place pan in cold oven.
• Turn oven on to highest oven temperature (usually about 500’F).
• When oven reaches temperature, set timer for 1 hour.
• After timer, shut off oven. Never open the oven door.
• Let pan cool for 2 hours, or more if it’s too hot to touch after 2 hours.
• Repeat from Step 4 for a total of 6 times.