Is any preparation or seasoning required before first use?
440752
No, but I've found the more I clean my pan (I use Barkeeper's Friend soft liquid cleanser), the less food tends to stick to it even though it doesn't have a non-stick surface.
440753
No just be sure to heat the pan slowly don't put it on a high flame to heat empty.
1259097
I am not sure about the seasoning part. I don't follow the norm. I just started grilling but you may have something there.
1012161
The instruction sheet does say to season it. It only takes a couple of minutes.
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.
385679
Ours came with instructions but if you google "seasoning a molcajete" you will get some good info including using a wire brush or a pressure washer.
873729
You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
508871
Hi Michael. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but just to say. I don't recall the instructions saying anything about seasoning the pan. And so I never seasoned mine, and it works just fine, I find. So I don't think you need to worry about it. I've used mine many many times, mostly making crepes, and I've never seen any loss of teflon, any stain, or any damage. Just my 2 cents.
598545
YES, you do need to boil it upon first use. Then let it air dry for a few hours. Otherwise, tons of little black pieces will be in your water and it may not remove all the impurities.
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.
848232
Yes, I personally like to use a little oil/spray before cooking. Keeps the pan in new condition and food tastes better.
601039
I have always been told that all grills should be used or pre heated for about 15 min. (400f) prior to first use to season the grill to: sanitize, remove oils, paint, rubber etc., and each subsequent use to burn off leftover food particles left on grill from previous use sanitize.
1568411
Pre heat first time. wipe with good cooking oil let cool. only need to wipe clean after use.
802499
No need to season it. I just washed with a little dish soap and rinsed it well before the first use. Over time the drippings fr the pizzas season the stone. Also, note that the stone needs to be heated first before putting a pizza on it.
1909916
The pans do not need to be seasoned with oil before use. A simple wash with warm water and dish soap and the pan is ready for use.
334674
This is already seasoned before you get it. So you don't have to season it...
159407
Follow the mfgr instructions.....apply a light coating of oil after each use. No need to re-season in the oven.
704970
I'm not sure if it is necessary, but I did just to be safe. I boiled mine for a few minutes before using it the first time and wash it out each time after with hot, soapy water.