Do I need to have it seasoned before I use it? or is it pre-seasoned?
185737
You need to season it. There are a number of websites that instruct on seasoning a new iron device so I will leave that to you. But, yes, you definitely need to scrub it down and do it right. By the way, it does color up nicely.
185738
You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
185739
YES! Season the WOK with a brief hot water washing, then using about a tablespoon of oil, distributed over the entire WOK with a soft cloth and bake in the oven for about 4 hours. Let it cool down and repeat the process. I seasoned mine 3 times before using it. Cast iron woks can be dangerous if heated to high degrees. Use a kernel of pop corn when you begin using your wok. The pop corn will pop at 350 degrees and that is the temperature you want to use for stir fry.
2126052
The pan arrives pre-seasoned. I apply unsalted butter or vegetable il before each use, and after cleaning the pan (just water, no detergent). My grandmother taught me to wash the pan right after use, dry it, apply a bit of oil, and tuck it back into the still hot oven. I just baked two loaves of bread, one in this pan and one in a Pyrex loaf pan. Both pans got vegetable oil applied before the dough went in. Only the Pyrex pan stuck a bit. The Lodge pan- NO sticking, bread just slipped out, beautifully brown.
1735409
It comes pre-seasoned but I also add a thin layer of vegetable shortening and bake in the oven @ 350 deg for two hours. This will help seal the cast iron and help prevent food sticking and rust.
1017101
No, it does not need to be cleaned, burned in or seasoned. If you really want to coat the inside with a smokey texture before your first big project, toss a wad of country bacon in there for a few hours and let it smoke until it falls apart. It will smell like heaven :)
2143565
No special preparation like cast iron seasoning. Just a long preheat before you use it every time. It's very thick takes a long time to get to cooking temperature.
564884
It's neither pre-seasoned nor non-stick. It's enameled. Needs seasoning frequently.
1316083
When it arrived I seasoned it like any cast iron fry pan. I still season it once every month this seems to work for me. Hope that answer is helpful.
572279
Unfortunately this waffle iron is not preseasoned when you get it. Before you use it you must season it yourself. There are several good videos on Youtube on how to do this. Basically it should be seasoned just like any other cast iron cookware. Rinse lightly to remove packing dust. Then dry it thoroughly and lightly brush it with olive oil or bacon fat. Place it in your oven at about 350 degrees for at least one hour. Shut the oven off and let it cool completely before using. Oh yes, very important, unscrew and remove the wooden handles before seasoning the iron. Put them back on after the iron has completely cooled. Unfortunately this waffle iron is not preseasoned when you get it. Before you use it you must season it yourself. There are several good videos on Youtube on how to do this. Basically it should be seasoned just like any other cast iron cookware. Rinse lightly to remove packing dust. Then dry it thoroughly and lightly brush it with olive oil or bacon fat. Place it in your oven at about 350 degrees for at least one hour. Shut the oven off and let it cool completely before using. Oh yes, very important, unscrew and remove the wooden handles before seasoning the iron. Put them back on after the... » Read More Unfortunately this waffle iron is not preseasoned when you get it. Before you use it you must season it yourself. There are several good videos on Youtube on how to do this. Basically it should be seasoned just like any other cast iron cookware. Rinse lightly to remove packing dust. Then dry it thoroughly and lightly brush it with olive oil or bacon fat. Place it in your oven at about 350 degrees for at least one hour. Shut the oven off and let it cool completely before using. Oh yes, very important, unscrew and remove the wooden handles before seasoning the iron. Put them back on after the iron has completely cooled. « Show Less
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No it does not have to be seasoned. If it's a new pit it will probably be easier for you to apply the gasket, you will not have to do as much cleaning
2018894
No it's not pre seasoned but it's very easy to do once you get it. Breakfasts are the best on this!!
1965641
It is pre-seasoned with baked-on vegetable oil which, over time, will become a natural, non-stick surface. The more you use it, the better it gets!
2079890
You need to season the stone with a little oil, and be sure to fully preheat before use. It will turn a dark brown color when it is fully seasoned, takes some time.
288310
The Pan First has to be cleaned up, then heated for your grilled Food, which should be seasoned before.
873729
You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
1200566
No, but it still needs to be thorrowly washed with soap prior to seasoning.
1514719
A nonstick pan does not have to be seasoned. This is a very poor quality pan and can cause serious burns. I threw mine away.
530773
It has some kind of nonstick coating. Dunno if it's Teflon or not but it works well. I don't know what you mean by pre-seasoned, but it's not cast iron so my guess is no. It has a bare (silver) aluminum base where you can use it on stovetop. I occasionally use it in this way but my primary use for it is as a sous-vide vessel with the Dorkfood Sous Vide controller.