How to Take Care of a Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan

Lodge Cast Iron has been producing cast iron cookware since 1896. Some of their first products have been passed down through as many as four generations and are still in use. Lodge grill pans give distinctive grill flavors to foods like steaks, hamburgers, zucchini and even panini. Given the past performance of Lodge products, a Lodge grill pan purchased today has the potential, with proper care, to become a prized family heirloom.

Things You'll Need

• Cooking oil
• Nylon brush
• Paper towels

Instructions

Proper Use

1. Rinse and dry your grill pan before each use. Dry thoroughly with paper towels because if there is any water left behind, it might spatter the oil.

2. Coat the bottom of the grill pan with a thin layer of oil. Apply it with a paper towel to get an even coat between all the grill ridges.

3. Place the pan on low heat. Gradually increase the heat until you get the desired temperature. Place the food you are cooking on the hot grill ridges.

Proper Cleaning

1. Deglaze the pan by boiling water, if necessary, to loosen any stuck-on food. Scrape between the ridges with a silicone or wood utensil. Do not use metal as this will scratch the pan.

2. Scrub the pan with a nylon brush under hot water after it is cool enough to handle. Do not use soap and do not put your grill pan in the dishwasher. Lodge pre-seasons its cookware and soap will break down or remove the seasoning.

3. Dry thoroughly with paper towels. If the paper towels pick up any residual grease or oil, scrub and dry the pan again.

4. Coat the pan inside and out with a thin layer of cooking oil using a paper towel.

Proper Storage

1. Store your Lodge grill pan in a cool, dry place. If you are concerned about oil on you shelving, you can place a thin strip of wood between the pan and the shelf.

2. Use a layer of paper towel between each multiple pans if you store them nested. This will help ensure no moisture gets trapped between them, damaging the seasoning.

3. Re-season the grill pan as necessary coating the pan inside and out with a generous layer of oil and placing it upside down in a 350- to 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for at least an hour. Turn the oven off and remove the pan when it has cooled.

Tips & Warnings

• One of the characteristics of cast iron cookware is that it retains heat very well. This means it could burn your skin several minutes after the heat was removed. Always use caution when cooking with cast iron.

References

• Use and Care-- Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron