On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:30:32 -0400, "cshenk" > wrote:

>"nobody but us chickens" wrote
>
>>> Which is preferable: pre-seasoned or original finish? I've got
>
>Dont bother with 'pre-seasoned' at all. It's machine grease you have to
>eradicate before use to start with.
>
>Just cook lots of fatty stuff for a week or so in the pan, wiping clean with
>a cloth. First cure is in the oven coated with a thin layer of crisco (250
>or less, 3 hours) then cook in it.
>
>Do not wash in water if you can avoid it for about 12 uses and only with
>care after (and use just water, not soapy water). This is 'natures teflon'.
>
I use soapy water. It doesn't harm the seasoning.


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