1. Discover the taste and longevity benefits of
seasoning your cookware with this simple,
quick and handy guide.

2. Why is seasoning new cooking utensils necessary? If you ever take
the opportunity to examine your kitchen utensils under a microscope
you would discover that instead of being all shiny and smooth as it
feels to the touch, the surfaces are actually pitted These pitted areas
are where food gets trapped and sticks to the surface of your pans
  Seasoning new cooking utensils prevents this build up of
food and also makes your cooking utensils easier to clean and
prolongs their life A quick guide to seasoning new cooking utensils
Metallic cookware First wash metallic cookware in warm soapy water
to clean off any residue or grime picked up in transit and any
protective coating applied at the factory After that, dry off with a
clean towel and place it on a hot plate on top of a range or in an
oven at a temperature of around 250 to 300 degrees for five minutes
or so

3. This ensures that your cookware is fully dried off and prevents
moisture build up   Following that, remove the utensil and
apply cooking oil or fat with a cloth or paper towel A word of caution
though, be careful to use an oil or fat that has a high tolerance to
burning like lard or peanut oil   Return your pan or utensil to
the heat for another two to three hours Wipe off any excess of fat
when the time is up and then wash the utensil in soap and water and
dry thoroughly

4. Seasoning new cooking utensils is pointless if you do not store your
pans in a dry atmosphere Remember not to place the lids on them
as this can cause moisture to build up encouraging rust Seasoning
new cooking utensils like cast-iron and aluminum and steel pots
helps to protect them from damage by moisture and rust In addition,
it helps prevent your cookware from imparting a metallic taste into
your food Cast iron cookware You just need to follow the
instructions for seasoning new cooking utensils made out of metallic
materials, but omit the final step of cleaning with soapy water

5. Just finish off with a wipe round with a damp cloth Wooden Utensils
If you take the trouble seasoning new cooking utensils made of wood
then you will protect them from cracking, warping and drying As
always recommended, wash your utensil in warm water applying a
very small amount of soap to clean off factory residues etc Dry your
utensils immediately as this will help to prevent premature drying and
subsequent warping

6. Following that apply about one teaspoon of food-grade mineral oil,
rubbing it in evenly Let the utensil stand for a little while, then wipe
off any excess oil with a dry cloth or paper towel to finish seasoning
new cooking utensils made from wood If you follow the simple
guide above then you will enjoy the longevity and superior
performance imparted by seasoning new cooking utensils