is this pan pre seasoned? If so, with what? Is any soy involved in the process?
1629555
The pan is pre-seasoned. The Brinkmann company would be the best at the answering what oil is used.
1629556
far as I know it I don't think there's any soy involved but you can reheated in the oven and season it to your liking..I have loved this ever since I received it
1629557
Have to be honest - not quite sure a I sent it as a gift. Sorry I can't be better help!
2018894
No it's not pre seasoned but it's very easy to do once you get it. Breakfasts are the best on this!!
630213
When I bought mine from Amazon a manual didn't come with the pan. Just season the pan like you would a cast-iron pan. This is a great pan and I love mine.
806761
it does not need to be seasoned like a cast iron grill, I would however recommend burning in the grill for about 1 hr. (as high as possible) and then liberally apply oil (veg or olive) before cooking each time.
1986326
I don't understand why you would have to "cure or pre-cure" the press. It is not heated up like a cast iron skillet. I did not cure or pre cure mine (but used the plastic bag because I am gluten free) and my flours respond differently. In any case it worked fine.
1965638
There is no "coating" but the cast iron is "pre-seasoned" and is truly non-stick - we just wipe clean with soapy water and a "scrunchy" (non-abrasive). We mostly use it for bacon on the griddle when camping, but also to hold down the English Muffins to get a great "grilled" top - works great
2115121
No, you do not have to pre-season the cast iron with oil. The tortilla press cannot be seasoned because it has a silver coating painted over the cast iron that prevents any oil from coming into contact with cast iron. The purpose of the coating is to prevent the cast iron from rusting without seasoning it. If you are concerned about the silver coating do not put dough directly on the surface, cover the plates with a piece of plastic wrap-a sandwich bag is ideal. Unlike the other reviewer, I did not receive any plastic sheet to cover the plates of the tortilla press. I cut two sheets of food safe silicone into the size of the press. I lay one sheet across the bottom tortilla press plates and cover the dough with the other sheet and press by pushing down on the handle. The "silver" coating provides a nonstick stick surface and allows the tortilla press to be easily cleaned by simply wiping it. My tortilla press still looks like new and have used it countless of times without ever seasoning the tortilla press. I have never had a problem with the silver coating-no peeling, flaking, chipping, etc.
1877818
They state that it is seasoned, but don't state what with. I will say that we use a paper towel and olive oil on the grill before cooking, and the food doesn't stick. And, you still get that special cast iron flavor. We've been really happy with it!
918626
As a follow-up to the answer of September 12, the pan is pre-seasoned. I use an inexpensive olive oil (not extra virgin). it seems to work well using the same technique described in the first answer.
2143565
No special preparation like cast iron seasoning. Just a long preheat before you use it every time. It's very thick takes a long time to get to cooking temperature.
1683691
Hello Kip, It says it comes pre-seasoned, and after using it the very first time, it appears that it is. However, I purchased a flat skillet from the same company (Lodge) and although that one said it was pre-seasoned I still had to season it more since my pancakes still stuck a little. So, you MAY have to season it a little more. But it is a great grill. I bought Lodge's silicone handles, too, as the handles do get hot.
1683692
Hello Kip,It says it comes pre-seasoned, and after using it the very first time, it appears that it is. However, I purchased a flat skillet from the same company (Lodge) and although that one said it was pre-seasoned I still had to season it more since my pancakes still stuck a little. So, you MAY have to season it a little more. But it is a great grill. I bought Lodge's silicone handles, too, as the handles do get hot.
2108009
I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an oil of your choice, then baking it at 350 for an hour." Hope this helps! :) I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an... » Read More I was wondering the same and found this on their facebook page in the comments... "We season our pans with soybean oil, however we bake it on at a very high temperature. Baking it at such a high temperature breaks down the oil so that it bonds with the surface of the iron, thereby destroying any soy particles. That said, if it worries you that we season our pans with soybean oil, you can easily strip the seasoning by placing your skillet upside down in a self-cleaning oven and run the cleaning cycle. This will strip the oil completely off, and you can re-season it by rubbing it with an oil of your choice, then baking it at 350 for an hour." Hope this helps! :) « Show Less
1514719
A nonstick pan does not have to be seasoned. This is a very poor quality pan and can cause serious burns. I threw mine away.
1877819
No idea about the seasoning, but there is no Teflon or coating on it. Mine does rust if not cleaned and seasoned after every use.. Its really not any different than the Lodge pan's I have.. Well worth the investment..
918627
It's supposedly already seasoned and as you cook with it with any oil it get more seasoned. Just soak it a bit in water after cooking something, scrape off the cooked food and scrub with soft scrubby, wipe dry and it's ready for next use. Really nice pan that does it all.
2146204
I am not sure why, but my first pan came with the instructions to season it by applying a thin coating of oil and put it in a pre-heated 200 degree oven for an hour. I used extra virgin olive oil, and followed the directions and it came out great. When I bought a second pan, the directions were like yours, but I followed the first set of directions instead. I have had great success with both pans and it is certainly worth a try do it that way instead. Also, to preserve the finish, I only use rubber spatulas on both of them. I hope this helps.