I bought this. Do I have to season this or do anything special to it first?
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No....use it like it is. Congrats...it is one of the best. I have many...lived in Asia for 15 years. This is a really nice addition to the kitchen.
942288
I have never seasoned mine, a quick spray of Pam has always been sufficient. Please note, the botton has a texture to it...some have complained about this, but I've never found it to be a problem...I just use a stiff bristle brush when I clean it up.
654610
Just start using it. It will become seasoned with use. Do not wet it, to clean - just let it heat for 10 mins. and brush with grill brush. We make our pizza on the grill and they are the best!
74772
Wirebrush and steel wool, then look online on how to season the paella pan. It should be just fine.
280994
It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck!
1125646
It doesn't need pre-seasoning, as it has non-stick interior. Be sure to hand wash before your first use and enjoy. I hand wash this after each use, I don't put it in the dishwasher. It is a good pan.
981834
There is something in the instructions about seasonin with oil I think but I don't remember. I cleaned with a mild detergent (I only use seventh generation so it's very green and safe). Once you use it a few times it's like a cast iron pan; it builds up seasoning. Do a google on how to properly season a paella pan. Hope I helped
465425
It should be part of seasoning process. Please go to YouTube to watch some videos which will tell you the seasoning process.
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I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if... » Read More I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help « Show Less
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It is not pre-seasoned, but coated with beeswax or something similar. We etch trophies, so we didn't need to season it, but there is help for that if you search online. Best of luck. Botcha-Caloops
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I don't think it's necessary. It won't fall apart right away or anything. However, seasoning it is very easy, and will prevent it from getting stained the first time by the tomato sauce.
1379324
Every cooking surface needs to e constantly seasoned in order to give 100 percent of what you're expecting. I spray mine with Pam or a non-stick spray every time before and even after the final wipe down after cleaning it... never had a problem with it, after so many uses, you'll see wear and tear on it, as with anything...
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Please on't throw it out.Clean it and season it.... add olive oil and put it on the stove on low heat and cook it for a few minutes love my pan and use it fr Paella at least once a monthE.B. Monroe Ct.
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No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
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I wash it through a fine mesh strainer. I think it taste better if you wash it good before cooking.
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I seasoned mine b4 the first use as I had purchased a single pan and it said to season it I never had to season the original one again and still use it 4 years later. However I did use organic olive oil instead of vegetable oil.
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Pre-seasoning held up pretty well. When I got it, I washed it with a little drop of soap and then just heated up it on the stove and used an oil sprayer (misto) before first cooking.