Quick answer. Wash, dry on heat, wipe a thin oil film, bake upside down. Thin layers beat one greasy coat.
Sticky pans were oiled too thick. Seasoning is polymerized oil, not a puddle.
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What you need
- Neutral oil
- Oven
In this guide
1. Wash once with a little soap if it is new or rusty
Dry on the hob until all steam stops.
2. Wipe on a drop of oil, then wipe almost all of it off
It should look barely shiny.
3. Bake upside down at about 230°C / 450°F for 45 minutes
Foil on the lower rack catches drips.
4. Cool in the oven
Repeat once if you want a darker coat.
If it still fails
- Olive oil smoke point is low. Use grapeseed, canola, or flax if you like.
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Common questions
Rusted?
Scrub rust off, dry, season again. The iron is still fine.
