Your skillets and pan will come pre-seasoned and will become more non-stick over time. After many uses and a lot of love, it will develop an even better seasoning. For best results, you can prep your pan before the first use. First, wash and slowly heat it on the stove on low heat to evaporate all residual water. Then, apply a light layer of oil to all surfaces. For more information on care and use, please visit our caring for your cast iron page.

Yes, you can use dish soap. And yes, some of your seasoning might disappear in the process. But that’s okay. The oil or fat from your next meal will help. Absolutely no dishwashers, though.

Heat your skillet on your burner over a low to medium heat. Next, use a cloth to coat the skillet with a thin layer of neutral cooking oil on all surfaces and turn the heat to high. Heat the skillet until it starts smoking and leave it over the heat until the pan stops smoking. Your skillet will be hot, so remember to use a mitt (we prefer silicone) when handling it.