How to Season Carbon Steel Pans - The Best Method (Oven)

This is the easiest, fool proof method to season a carbon steel pan. We use our Strata Carbon Clad Pan but you can use this oven method on any carbon steel pan.

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Here are the steps written out:
1. Clean the pan thoroughly with soap and hot water to remove the protective coating.

2. Dry the pan by heating it up briefly on a burner for about 30 seconds after drying with a towel.

3. Add high smoke point oil to the cooking surface and coat the inside of the pan by wiping with a clean towel. (For a Strata, don’t coat the stainless steel underside and handle.)

4. Take a clean towel and wipe down the surface again until it looks almost dry.

5. Place the pan upside down in the oven at 425 °F

6. After about 2-3 minutes remove the pan and give it a quick wipe to prevent oil beading, then return it to the oven.

7. After an hour, turn off the oven and let the pan cool down in oven.

8. For best results, repeat for a second coat, or start cooking!