When a recipe says to butter the pan, can you NOT butter if using this pan? My pan without the non-stick coating rusted.
44241
When it says, butter the pan, I would do just that. You can take off the rust with Olive Oil or vegetable oil. Remove the rust and continue to use the pan. But butter it. If You would like to cover the bottom of the pan, cut a circle of parchment paper and put on the bottom. But in order to made the cake or whatever come out of the pan, you must oil or butter it.
44242
Well, I always spray it anyway. It's a fabulous pan. Very large. It is really one of my favorites. It holds a large tart, a double cornbread recipe..I've never tried not spraying it. Hope this helps.
44243
I made a quiche in it and did not butter, I may have sprayed with Pam, don't remember..
44244
As long as you don't scratch thru the coating it won't rush.Being that its a tart pan and your crust should have margarine or butter as a major component it should just wipe clean (mine do)Don't put it in the dishwasher.Good luck.
788820
I have the pan and I cook on an electric range. The only time I have something stick to the bottom is when it wasn't properly cleaned. The food sticks to food residue left in the pan after washing. If it is properly cleaned, this problem doesn't happen. Also, preheat before adding oil, butter, etc. Fred
2010530
No problem, it is cast iron. The "non stick" is from baked in oil/fat so don't use soap to clean, don't soak in water and if you need to you can always re-bake it with more oil/fat.
186074
I do not know about the coating - it does not appear to have a coating when you look at it and I always grease/and or grease and flour my pans before adding the batter so I really am not bothered by whether or not it is non-stick as there has been no problem with that. I do wash all my cookware by hand instead of using the dishwasher - it makes them last longer and gets them cleaner.
1750428
Are you using any type of cooking spray- if so, stop and clean pan well. These are made NOT to use sprays. Rinsing extremely well with as hot of water as possible after washing with soapy water is a must. I would very lightly "grease pain with butter", but very lightly. This may prevent further sticking. Hope this helps. I've not had any trouble so far.
595282
I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
1815755
Ours is definitely NOT "non stick". And I should know, my wife insists that I wash it after we use it. That's not fair. help me!
1100260
I have several of the USA pans and the coating does not come off if you follow the care directions for washing. I don't use a metal utensil either on them. They are excellent pans for baking.
1220427
Yep, the coating works very well. This is a great pan. I have enjoyed it without sticking problems. May I suggest you "season" you other lodge cookware too? They'll work fine. Coat with peanut oil, place in a 500 degree oven for an hour or so over tin foil. A smooth patina will be cooked on. No stick. Wash cast iron with detergent, but the non-citrus type. Repeat as needed and coat in between uses with peanut oil or "Cast Iron Conditioner" paste product, from "Camp Chef" to keep your seasoning good. Enjoy the fine qualities of cast iron!! E. MacDonald
1105770
I am not a chemist but it seems to me if aluminum were coming from the base metal of the cookware then the non-stick coating should show some sign of damage, wear, loosening, or some other evidence of it. To date mine shows none of this.
824857
I always grease/flour my pan or use Baker's Joy spray. I used a different baking spray once and had awful results. So, I wouldn't risk not using anything.
827935
The instructions say do NOT use Pam; it ruins the non-stick coating. I've had no problem using nothing at all or butter or olive oil (for taste).
1875226
I purchased this same model and it does NOT have a non-stick coating. It is bare carbon steel ready to be seasoned and used.
2157646
You can but the coating comes off and the pan bends because it is so thin. This is a terrible pan. Its too thin and the coating came off after one use. It certainly is not worth the $19.99 I paid. In fact I have donated the pan, refuse to use again. Sorry I could not be more positive.
1266455
you need to grease the bottom. don't think its non stick, even they say it is. like the frying pan and the egg. it will stick if not coated.
698067
maybe you forget to seasoned the pan before using it, because it happened to me when i bought that item. if you do not know how to do it, just put some oil all over the pan and heat it, until hot, then reduce the heat and you can already use it. after using just wash with water, but if you used soap do not forget to rub some oil after dry.
989800
Have not as yet used the griddle so don't know. It is coated but don't know if it is non stick but a little butter makes everything better!!