How To Season A Cast Iron Skillet

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What You Need to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

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Wash new skillets before seasoning

01 Make sure your new cast iron cookware has been washed in hot water and mild dish soap. Get The Recipe

Season with vegetable shortening or oil

02 Fold the paper towel into a fourth and place a dollop of vegetable shortening in the skillet. Get The Recipe

Take the paper towel and coat the interior, the exterior down to the bottom edge, and the handle liberally.

Place the skillet in the oven

04 Once you have the skillet coated, place it in the oven (at 200 degrees) and set a timer for 3 hours. Get The Recipe

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