Being pre seasoned, is it really non stick from the first grill, or does it need to be seasoned more? Also, what's the best way to clean cast iron?
1940351
When new I rinsed with hot water, never use soap, towel dry then rub a little olive oil all over, repeat after each use.
1940352
Yes, just give it a rinse and pre heat to high before grilling. Before grilling each subsequent time, be sure to clean with a good grill brush.
1940353
hot water no soap. scrub brush (I use a chainmail scrubber rag) then wipe it down with a paper towel with cooking oil on it to keep up with the "seasoning".
1940354
The factory seasoning is just an initial layer, so I wouldn't say it is totally non-stick when brand new. You really need to use it a few times before it becomes totally non-stick.
2018382
I use cast iron a lot and I find if it has ever been washed and scrubbed with soap it has to be re-seasoned by putting shortening or lard (not 0il) in a very light coating. If you coat it too heavy it will separate in the seasoning and you have to start over. Turn it upside down in your oven with a pan under it so if the grease drips it goes in the pan. Leave it in your oven at 350 for about an hour or two. Wash it out and dry it completely. I keep mine seasoned by sticking them in the oven every once in a while when I 'm cooking something else. I never use oil to season with, although I read where people do. The ideal thing to use is lard, that's what they used many years ago when that's all they cooked with. It works great by the way. Try not using a scrubby, instead use a stiff brush. Each time you use your pan be sure to spread a VERY LIGHT coat of Crisco or some other good shortening inside and if you stack you pans be sure to put a paper towel between them to absorb any moisture that may accumulate or it can rust. Some of my pans are over 100 years old and they are as shiny and slick as the non stick pans that aren't cast iron. After awhile you can cook with them and not need grease or oil. Rather than buy new cast iron try checking ebay and you'll find some really old pans, they made need cleaning but it's well worth the work. I just bought a one quart kettle with a wood handle and i love cooking potatoes in it. It's a wonderful piece of history to own and pass down. I don't care for the pre seasoned stuff, I like the good ole original pans.
1785647
I treat it just like my 'seasoned' cast iron skillet - I NEVER WASH MY CAST IRON!!! PERIOD!!! Any bacteria that escapes being microwaved is not a problem. Just wipe it out with a paper towel. If I have any stubborn bits in grill pan, I run a little water in it, sponge it out, then wipe with paper towel. Some things are better NOT to be washed... like coffee pot... I never want soap residue in my coffee pot... just add a little white vinegar and backing soda, to clean out the calcium which hard water in my area deposits in the bottom of pot. I hope this answers your question :)
2126045
Cast iron pans are not "nonstick" you have to season the pans with vegetable oil before you cook with them! Once you season them they are great to cook with I use mine on an outside grill and inside my oven too!
633889
My grill is so hot I will only use steel tools....I have seasoned it the same as you would any cast iron pan or skillet. Scratches are nominal wear, remember this is cast iron. Look up seasoning cast irion pans on youtube for more help.
1336368
In order to make a non-stick surface, the griddle needs to be "seasoned". Instructions for 'seasoning' are included with the griddle. When seasoning, it's preferably done on an outdoors grill. To season the griddle, season as you would any cast iron pan. It will smoke while seasoning. Do not scrub the griddle or use soapy water as it will remove the seasoning.
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.
2126048
No. When I cook with it I use oil or butter depending on the recipe so food doesn't stick. It arrives seasoned (oiled) and you need to oil it after each use to preserve it. It is cast iron after all and could rust. If it didn't come seasoned you would need to season it yourself which is somewhat time consuming. I highly recommend pre-seasoned. Best quality cookware ever!
1877815
Appears to be standard seasoning technique for "preseasoned" cast iron cookware. I washed mine with soap and water before installing it on my grill. I have used it several times now and after each use cleaned it with a wire brush. Cleans easy and effectively and has retained its non-stickiness.
1021233
I tempered it well on the advice of another purchaser before I ever used it to grill. I clean it when cold usually just before I use it again. Wire brush and some cooking spray keep it non stick and free of rust.
1344240
Just wash it lightly and spray some Pam before you set it on the burners. It doesn't need to be seasoned like a cast iron pan or anything like that.
622786
The grill does not need to be seasoned. So far, this is a very good grill.... I have had stove top grills crack on my electric range.This one seems great.
564122
Does not have to be seasoned - wash with soap and water. Just remember that this is in no waya non stick pan - you need use oil or butter or whatever - otherwise you will have a lot of scrubbing to do!
1283924
i wouldn't put a cast iron grill in the dishwasher. If it's bare cast iron, just heat it up on the grill and burn up all the "stuff" then brush off with a wire brush. cast iron "seasons." The baked on stuff actually preserves the grill.now if you have an enamel coated one, it would be safer in the dishwasher. but still pointless to put it in there. just heat it up and cook off the stuff.
75790
I don't know how much you know about cast iron, but as far as I know, none are smooth. They get a smooth texture over time from cooking and proper cleaning. That seasons the pan and makes them the best non stick you ever cooked with. Don't use soap to clean, just scrape the pan clean with one of the cast iron pan scrapers and then rinse with Hot water. Then place the pan on a hot cooking surface and rub veggie oil or shortening into the pan and turn off the heat.
1952063
Heat the grill up to temperature, oil the grates using a rolled up paper towel saturated with vegetable oil and you should be fine. I rarely have food stick to this grill and I've been using it for over 3 yrs. now. Cleanup is a breeze, just brush it down with a grill brush after you finish cooking while the grill is still hot and then again before you start cooking. Wait until the grill is hot and brush it down again and then oil the grates as I mentioned above.
683103
The surface of the grill is just like a cast iron skillet. Keep it clean, season with veg oil and it will remain non stick.