# Seasoning a Stove Top Skillet
Cast iron is the most commonly seasoned type of stove top skillet. Cast iron distributes heat evenly and remains non-stick if you season it properly. Regularly using the pan and maintaining the seasoning improves the taste and flavor of foods that you cook in it. After you season a cast iron skillet, you must clean the cookware carefully to prevent the removal of the seasoning. Cast iron skillets can last for many generations if you season and care for them properly.
Things You'll Need
- Liquid dish soap
- Lint-free towel
- Vegetable oil
- Washcloth
- Cookie sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Paper towels
- Paper plate
Instructions
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Wash new cast iron skillets in hot and soapy water before you season them. Dry the skillet with a lint-free towel.
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Pour vegetable oil onto a soft washcloth to dampen it. Rub the washcloth over the interior and exterior of the pan to coat it completely.
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Place the pan upside down on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
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Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place the cast iron skillet in the oven. Heat the skillet for 1 hour and then turn the oven off so it can cool.
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Wipe the inside of the cast iron skillet with paper towels to remove the excess vegetable oil.
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Place a paper plate or paper towel between stored cast iron skillets to absorb any remaining moisture.
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