Do you season this enameled pan, or not. Is it non-stick or not? There are conflicting comments and descriptions.
619061
It's a little pebbly. It really does a nice job. A crepe pan NEEDS to be non stick, or your crepes are garbage. Works great.
619062
I don't season it and I don't think it is nonstick. Iron surface works very well when I preheat at right temperature. I love the pan.
619063
There is no need to season the pan like you would old fashioned cast-iron cookware. Just wash it in soapy water and dry it well. Of course, you may wish to use a slight bit of oil, but it is not necessary, because the pan is absolutely non-stick.
619064
Its cast iron. Which means things won't stick if you season it correctly. No other coating on inside. Enamel is on the exterior, not cooking surface
322377
We use it both with and without depending on how messy it is. It has an enamel surface but is not non-stick so things will still stick depending on what you're baking.
2020031
The one I have is not non-stick. The stainless model has a nice thick bottom and hasn't warped yet. I think if it does you are using way too much heat. Never overheat a non-stick pan.
508871
Hi Michael. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but just to say. I don't recall the instructions saying anything about seasoning the pan. And so I never seasoned mine, and it works just fine, I find. So I don't think you need to worry about it. I've used mine many many times, mostly making crepes, and I've never seen any loss of teflon, any stain, or any damage. Just my 2 cents.
1875163
The idea behind having enamel on the pan is to remove the need to season it. You can wash it as little or as much as you like, put it in the dishwasher, whatever. I've used this pan almost every day since the day I've bought it, and it shows no wear.
1514720
This pan has a non stick coating on the inside...you Don't season it. I travel with it...and love it....small but suits my needs
807603
I didn't and still love ours. Use it all the time. It is showing some signs of wear but less than other high quality non-stick pans.
517183
I contacted the manufacturer and they said: The non-stick surface is not Teflon. After the Hard Anodizing process of the pan(s) is complete and non-stick surface is added.
2133382
I did have a couple of sticks the first few times I used it, but as you use it, it gets to where it won't stick anymore. Althought it's "seasoned", it's not like that "black" cast iron skillet your mom has. It takes time to get it to "black" which is when it is really good!
2134077
I haven't tried to season this pan though I don't see why you couldn't. Seasoning has to be redone if you wash the pan in a dishwasher or scour it. Once you season just some warm water and a lil soap should be all you need. If things still stick you can clean the pan with a lil "Barkeepers friend". Though if you have to resort to Barkeepers friend you are either going to have live with things sticking, or reseason the pan. Barkeepers Friend is a powder that comes in what looks like a small comet can. You can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond.
1535386
I don't season it every time. At first you may need to, but the seasoned surface becomes quite resilient over time (from cooking as mush as repeated seasoning), and usually I just wipe out the pan, leaving a little oil in it, and then "scrub" it with kosher salt and a wadded up paper towel. A well seasoned pan has the best non-stick surface there is, and it really doesn't take that much maintenance once you've established a good surface through use.
913140
I think the "hard or impossible" crowd are using soap to wash the pan. Using soap or detergent will strip the seasoning off the pan. Follow the instructions and then refrain from using soap for clean-up (I have a sponge just for the pan). And dry the pan thoroughly.
721151
I love this pan. I have two of them. The best non stick pan I have ever owned. I have not had a problem with the non stick coating..I'm somewhat suspicious that they used metal utensils or a Brillo pad to clean this which you should never do.. Again..best pans I have ever owned and we'll worth the money..Take care of it and it will last a long time.. I hope this helps..
1877821
I don't know what it is seasoned with. Oil I think. It ain't Teflon. The reason I say oil is that it will rust if you don't keep it sprayed with vegetable oil.
2126045
Cast iron pans are not "nonstick" you have to season the pans with vegetable oil before you cook with them! Once you season them they are great to cook with I use mine on an outside grill and inside my oven too!
1672669
My thinking is that all coated or ceramic non stick pans eventually lose their non stick properties. Your best bet is a cast iron pan that you keep seasoned. It should be non stick forever. Hope this helps.
439207
No it is made just like a cast iron skillet, you will have to use Pam or another cooking grease. After the first few times when you build up seasoning it will almost be like non stick. Google lodge cast iron and click on their website for detailed info on how to take care of cast iron, if you use soap it will rust.