Does Lodge cast iron grill need to be seasoned before first use?l
1683690
You need to wash off the factory oil, and apply vegetable oil on it before your first use.
1683691
Hello Kip, It says it comes pre-seasoned, and after using it the very first time, it appears that it is. However, I purchased a flat skillet from the same company (Lodge) and although that one said it was pre-seasoned I still had to season it more since my pancakes still stuck a little. So, you MAY have to season it a little more. But it is a great grill. I bought Lodge's silicone handles, too, as the handles do get hot.
1683692
Hello Kip,It says it comes pre-seasoned, and after using it the very first time, it appears that it is. However, I purchased a flat skillet from the same company (Lodge) and although that one said it was pre-seasoned I still had to season it more since my pancakes still stuck a little. So, you MAY have to season it a little more. But it is a great grill. I bought Lodge's silicone handles, too, as the handles do get hot.
1459706
I think the people at Lodge ought to start using cast iron cookware, instead of making stuff up. I wouldn't Pam it or oil it once it's seasoned. That is the point of being seasoned. Besides, oil sitting in a pan? Yuck. Nasty. Just use olive oil or something when you go to cook. It's not rocket science. And if you hate my soap and water idea, just clean it with hot water. But dry it on the fire before putting away. It needs to be DRY not oiled.
1681733
Not sure what it was pre-seasoned with but I recommend doing your own seasoning before cooking. There's instructions with the packaging so you can follow that if unsure. I'm still happy with mine after months of use!
2239298
Yes. I've read that all non stick pans need to be pre seasoned so I did with all of my orgeenics. Spray with non stick spray and wipe the excess with a paper towel. Don't wipe it all off. Then put it on the burner and turn the burner on medium. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Watch it as different stoves have different "mediums". Great pan.
1582834
The cooking grates are cast iron. They need to be correctly seasoned. Instruction for proper seasoning are included with the grill.
670832
If this is the first time using it, it may be just a protective coating. I would give it a good wash with soap, dry, then coat with oil and heat it until very warm then let it sit. I know for my first cast iron pan, I cleaned it well with soap and a scrub brush, then dried, oiled it and put it in the oven at 300 for an hour to season the pan
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.
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.
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.
1877818
They state that it is seasoned, but don't state what with. I will say that we use a paper towel and olive oil on the grill before cooking, and the food doesn't stick. And, you still get that special cast iron flavor. We've been really happy with it!
414051
As another review stated, instructions on seasoning comes with all Lodge cast iron and can also be found on their web site, it says to put foil on a lower rack then coat with cooking oil then bake, don't remember the temp though. I actually season my cast iron outdoors using a Coleman camp stove and at much higher temp than suggested, I heat iron with Crisco in it and wipe it around with paper towel once it turns to liquid, I basically fry it in, makes lots of smoke but it works well and lasts a very long time. I've also seasoned using a outdoor grille.
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.
288310
The Pan First has to be cleaned up, then heated for your grilled Food, which should be seasoned before.
536500
The cast iron comes pre-seasoned which means that if you don't take care of it after each use, you will have to start all over. No, there is no chemical film added such as a Teflon-like surface.
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.
2049213
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
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!