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	Seasoning (cast iron) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Seasoning is a process through which a layer of lard or oil is burnt onto cast iron or carbon steel cookware.
		Typically, cast iron woks, skillets, griddles, and Dutch ovens are seasoned.
		Washing seasoned cookware with soap or soaking it in water causes the seasoning to decay and is not reccomended.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seasoning_(cast_iron) (301 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware
		Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware is necessary so that the porosity of the cookware is removed and to be able to cook and clean it.
		Cast iron utensils should be dried after use to avoid rusting with a paper towel or some soft material.
		Cast iron has been in use for a long time and is one of the best materials for cooking as it is heavy and thick and absorbs heat slowly and spreads it gently and steadily.
	www.culinaryideas.org /Seasoning_Cast_Iron_Cookware.html (283 words)

	Learn about Cast-Iron Pans, Skillets, Griddles and Cookware
		The surfaces of a new cast-iron pan are porous and have microscopic jagged peaks.
		Iron being a reactive metal, it has disadvantages in that acidic foods (such as tomatoes, apple, vinegar) should not be cooked in it for any length of time.
		The bottom surfaces on cast iron grates are often unfinished to allow the gases that are present in iron to escape during the manufacturing process.
	whatscookingamerica.net /Information/CastIronPans.htm (4257 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron
		f the pan was not seasoned properly or a portion of the seasoning wore off and food sticks to the surface or there is rust, then it should be properly cleaned and re-seasoned.
		Seasoning a cast iron pan is a natural way of creating non-stick cookware.
		New cast iron cookware, may be medium gray in color, but after usage, they start turning darker.
	www.sharpknives.com /seasoning_cast_iron.htm (462 words)

	i live outdoors
		Camp Chef's Cast Iron Conditioner is a natural formula that protects cast iron from rust while conditioning and seasoning your cast iron.
		Cast iron is very sensitive to changes in temperature, making it an excellent cooking material, but also making it susceptible to rust if not properly cared for.
		Place your cast iron upside down on your Camp Chef outdoor cooker (if seasoning barbecue grate, leave in barbecue box to avoid too much heat and cracking), a barbecue, or in your home oven.
	www.iliveoutdoors.com /reviews/features/castseasoning.php (585 words)

	Encyclopedia: Seasoning (cast iron) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Cast iron usually refers to grey cast iron, but can mean any of a group of iron-based alloys containing more than 2% carbon (alloys with less carbon are carbon steel by definition).
		Carbon steel is a metal, a combination of two elements, iron and carbon, where other elements are present in quantities too small to affect the properties.
		In this case, or when the it has rust, the cookware should be thoroughly cleaned by using soap and scouring pads or soaking the cookware in a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Seasoning-%28cast-iron%29 (497 words)

	Cast Iron: A Tribute
		I rarely used cast iron before seriously starting to cook as I was largely scared off by the warnings that cast iron cookware had to be seasoned and required special care.
		Cooking with cast iron is also healthy, not only due to the lower fat required for cooking, but also because dietary iron is transferred to food.
		Seasoning is necessary as a virgin cast iron surface is both porous and has microscopically jagged peaks.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/15445/83072 (504 words)

	seasoning cast iron cookware (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		When you season cast iron, you are embedding grease in to the pores of the cookware.
		Seasoning your cookware after each use is also a must to retain the quality and life of the pan.
		For the value that cast iron provides, the delicious meals that it develops, and the durability that it maintains, the time it takes to care for this cookware is well worth it.
	www.durhamcentral.com /recipes/article2.htm (967 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron
		The first step in properly seasoning cast iron cookware is cleaning it.
		Cast iron usually comes new with a coating of casting oils to prevent rust.
		If you're into cooking with cast iron - or you have that urge to try it like we did - think about picking up a book or two on the subject.
	www.love2camp.com /seasoning_cast_iron.htm (367 words)

	seasoning cast iron
		Seasoned Cast Iron can be considered the "grandfather" to today's "non-stick" cookware.
		Cast Iron Cookware must be seasoned properly and it will last a life-time.
		However, typical of cast iron cookware, the more you use it (and don't abuse), the better it will be.
	missvickie.com /resources/cookware/1seasoning.html (700 words)

	Cast Iron Cookware Seasoning Care
		Seasoning is preparing the cast iron cookware for use.
		Seasoning is an easy, but very important first step when using cast iron.
		When you season a cast iron utensil, you are preventing rust and providing the cookware with a natural, permanent non-stick surface.
	www.dutchovencookware.com /lodge-cookware.html (788 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron Pans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Seasoned Cast Iron can be considered the "grandfather" to today's "nonstick" cookware.
		If the pan was not seasoned properly or a portion of the seasoning wore off and food sticks to the surface or there is rust, then it should be properly cleaned and reseasoned.
		Seasoning a cast iron pan is a natural way of creating nonstick cookware.
	www.joycesfinecooking.com /seasoning_cast_iron.htm (402 words)

	dresese: Seasoning cast iron
		There are a lot of different methods of seasoning nonstick cookware, from coating it with Crisco and putting it in the oven, to heating it with oil on the stove.
		The problem is that cast iron does not have good heat conductivity, so the sides never really get hot enough to properly burn the oil in.
		Plus, anytime you season cast iron, you are going to generate a lot of pretty noxious smoke.
	dresese.thehyatts.net /archives/000142.html (748 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron Pots - Cooking Louisiana
		When purchasing cast iron cookware look inside the pot and choose one with the smoothest surface.
		Unlike aluminum and stainless steel cast iron is a porous metal.
		Heating cast iron actually opens the pores and allows it to breath in a sense.
	www.cookinglouisiana.com /Articles/cast-iron-seasoning.htm (525 words)

	Lodge Dutch Oven Cookware
		Lodge Manufacturing, located in South Pittsburg, Tennessee has perfected the sand casting process of making quality cast iron skillets, kettles, and Dutch ovens that were imported from Europe 300 years ago and sold to American colonists by English, Dutch, and German traders.
		Cast iron cookware by Lodge cooks evenly, with no hot spots, is virtually indestructible, and can be as stickless as the fanciest of non-stick cookware, including stainless, copper, and aluminum at three times the cost.
		Lodge makes cast iron cookware using a highly refined sand casting process, and produces the finest cast iron cookware on the market.
	www.dutchovencookware.com (544 words)

	MotheringDotCommune Forums - seasoning cast iron question
		I bought some cast iron skillets at target and the directions for seasoning were to rub in some vegetable oil and then bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
		07-08-2004 01:44 PM sometimes cast iron is to be cooked upside down like that when seasoned because it has a thin, waxy coating to protrect it, so you turn it upside down and it melts and burns off.
		I have a cast iron muffin pan that is non-stick because of Crisco.
	www.mothering.com /discussions/printthread.php?t=165620 (1265 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron, German recipes, Austrian recipes, cast iron, photos of Germany, household hints, cooking hints, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Note: The purpose of seasoning cast iron is to create a nice, non-stick finish, so it's important to get the oven hot enough to literally bake the shortening in.
		Be aware also, that seasoning cast iron is a very smelly (and smoky) task.
		After seasoning my first few pieces, I found a smaller oven at a flea market and placed that outside to do my seasoning in.
	www.sheries-kitchen.com /cast%20iron/seascast.htm (284 words)

	BEST Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Seasoning Cast Iron Seasoned Cast Iron can be considered the "grandfather" to today's "nonstick" cookware.
		Seasoning cast iron cookware produces a non-stick suface that will last for years and it is very easy to do.
		Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware There are a lot of ways to season cast-iron cookware, depending on what you want to do.
	www.findthemostawesome.info /cookware/Seasoning-Cast-Iron-Cookware.html (236 words)

	Southern Living: Seasoning cast iron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		But give cast iron a little attention and you're set for years of good cooking.
		Iron left uncoated will rust, so immediately spread solid vegetable shortening on the inside, including the underside of the lid (do not use butter or margarine).
		If cast iron is badly caked, run it through a cycle in your self-cleaning oven.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3676/is_199902/ai_n8845731 (348 words)

	Cast Iron Pans
		Seasoning is the process that makes cast iron skillets dark and non-stick.
		A good, well-cared-for cast iron skillet is an investment that can last several generations, and there are plenty of them around.
		Cast iron pans are terrific kitchen tools that will change to way you look at second-hand goods.
	www.stretcher.com /stories/03/03may12g.cfm (731 words)

	Lodge Manufacturing
		Seasoning is the process of allowing oil to be absorbed into the iron, which creates a natural non-stick, rustproof finish.
		Great cooks insist on cast iron cookware due to its heat retention and even heat distribution, superior to other metals.
		When you are ready to expand your cast iron collection, move on to our larger sizes of skillets, Dutch ovens and griddles.
	www.lodgemfg.com /useandcare.asp (1083 words)

	Cast Iron
		This is the complete scoop for seasoning and maintaining cast iron cookware of all sizes and shapes.
		Below the section on seasoning cast iron, is a special addition that explains what to do in the event of needing to restore badly damaged or "ancient" pieces of cast iron.
		But until the months and years have passed that are needed to properly do the job through use, the iron must be coated with layer of something to protect it from rust and prevent that metallic taste from transferring to the food.
	www.melindalee.com /Cast-Iron.html (2077 words)

	The Q&A Times - Is seasoning cast iron necessary? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Answer: Your cast iron cookware will last a lifetime with proper care and seasoning.
		Seasoning is the process of allowing oil to be absorbed into the iron, which creates a natural non-stick, rust-proof finish.
		Remember seasoning takes time and with the proper care will develop that fl shiny surface just like Grandma's cast iron cookware.
	www.theqandatimes.com /artman/publish/article_993.shtm (279 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		Le Creuset Cookware Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills but the lengthy seasoning process and high maintenance was discouraging.
		Square Skillet Grill Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills but the lengthy seasoning process and high maintenance was discouraging.
		Giant Reversible Grill Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills but the lengthy seasoning process and high maintenance was discouraging.
	www.nextag.com /serv/main/buyer/OutPDir.jsp?search=seasoning+cast+iron (467 words)

	ALL ABOUT CAST IRON COOKWARE
		If not, when you season cast iron, you are embedding grease in to the pores of the cookware.
		Seasoning your cookware after each use is also a must to retain the quality and life of the pan (although re-heating it is not necessary).
		For the value that cast iron provides, the delicious meals that it develops, and the durability that it maintains, the time it takes to care for this cookware is well worth the effort!
	www.fabulousfoods.com /school/cstools/castiron.html (668 words)

	Cast Iron Cookware, Lodge Dutch Ovens, Skillets, Grills Pans, Griddles, Fryers
		Corn bread is as synonymous with an iron skillet as Aunt Jemima is to pancakes and Chef Prudhome is to flened fish.
		Whether it's cornbread or fried chicken, flapjacks or fajitas, country ham or fried green tomatoes, give me a cast iron skillet every time, and Lodge, having made their cookware for over one hundred years now, is the best.
		Cast iron cookware heats evenly, therefore it is not necessary to use extremely high cooking temperatures.
	www.apptrav.com /kittools.html (1375 words)

	Seasoning cast iron, update - Glock Talk
		All of my cast iron is completely stick free and requires very little scrubbing to clean.
		I have tons of dutch oven recipes and cast iron tips on my website to those that are interested.
		While she was gone, her husband took her grandmamma's 60 year old beautiful cast iron skillet to his work site and had his guys sand blast it down to clean metal.
	glocktalk.com /sitemap/topic/323712-1.html (1245 words)

	Seasoning Cast Iron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Thoroughly dry cast iron by heating it on the stove.
		Lightly grease the cast iron with cooking oil or bacon grease and place in an oven (pre-heated to 400°) upside down for 2-3 hours.
		Clean cast iron while it is still warm, using warm water.
	www.vegafamily.com /outdoors/camping/season.htm (250 words)

	Wagner and Griswold Society::Bad Ads
		You know we all have our own ways and methods to season, but the method below has been used by many collectors and cooks alike and it appears to be the BEST for seasoning.
		Take the extra time to actually season in the oven as makes a world of difference in the end result.
		Once a piece is fully cleaned and dried put it in the oven "naked"; no oil of any kind and heat it to 450F.
	www.wag-society.org /Seasoning.htm (244 words)

	Living - The Cincinnati Post
		Lodge Manufacturing in South Pittsburg, Tenn., says seasoning cast-iron cookware is required to prevent rust and give it a non-stick surface.
		At that point, the cookware is seasoned and ready to use.
		Avoid putting very hot cast iron into very cold water; the resulting thermal shock can cause it to warp or crack.
	www.cincypost.com /2005/03/23/cast032305.html (247 words)

	Seasoning and Caring for cast iron cookware
		(I still use my Grandmother's cast iron skillets on a regular basis and they must be at least 60-70+ years old.)
		Never store food in the cast iron pan as the acid in the food will breakdown the seasoning and the food will take on a metallic flavor.
		When you purchase cast iron cookware, they are medium gray in color, but after usage, they start turning darker.
	www.kitchenemporium.com /info/castiron.html (428 words)

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