How to Season a Cast Iron Pan
Cast iron cookware — whether a Japanese tetsubin (teapot), a nabe (hot pot), or a Western skillet — requires seasoning to perform at its best. The process is the same regardless of the vessel. What is Seasoning? Seasoning is a layer of polymerized oil bonded to the iron surface. It’s not oil sitting on top — heat breaks the oil molecules into a hard, plastic-like coating that fills the iron’s porous surface. ...