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How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet
You do not need to season your skillet after every use: "the cooking becomes the seasoning."
Eventually, you can get to a place where you wipe down your clean, dry pan with a thin layer of oil every few weeks or even once a month.
To season a skillet when you first buy it:
- Apply a thin layer of oil to the entire pan, including sides and bottom. You can use grapeseed or flaxseed, but any vegetable oil with a higher smoke point is fine. Olive oil is not recommended.
- Wipe with a paper towel or rag until the oil is gone.
- Put the pan on the stovetop, crank up the heat, turn on the fan and get it to where it’s smoking.
- Once the cooking surface is dark, turn off the heat and let the skillet cool before putting away.
Source: insidehook.com