How can I tell if my grill pan is preseasoned?

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I bought this grill pan, and someone told me it may be preseasoned. It doesn't say anything in the description. How can I be sure?



Best Answer

Per the information on starfrit.com , there is no mention of the pan being pre-seasoned. But there is also no mention of needing to do so.

From the maintenance tab on the linked page:

Before you cook

  • Remove all labels and packaging materials.
  • Before using your new cookware, wash thoroughly in hot soapy water using a soft cloth or sponge. Dry completely.

General cooking tips

  • Prior to each use, it is recommended to add a teaspoon of cooking oil for better cooking results.
    • Never heat an empty utensil. Be sure there is oil, butter, liquid or food before placing the cookware on the range or burner.
    • It is not recommended to use high heat. Cooking on excessive heat can cause permanent damage to the surface and utensil.
    • Never cut anything in the cookware or use utensils with sharp edges as to avoid damaging the surface.
    • Add salt to water only after is has come to a boil. Salt grain deposit on the cookware bottom will attack the metal as the heat melts it down.

There is also other information about cleaning and oven use.

All said, I don't follow a set rule about seasoning non-stick cookware even though I've often seen it recommended. But when I have heated oil in a non-stick pan it does seem to do better afterwards, especially with older pans. And I always hand wash non-stick cookware.

To sum up, I don't see how you could cause any harm by pre-seasoning the pan and occasionally reseasoning, even if it doesn't need it. But this is based on my experience and I haven't used this brand.

The only other thing I can suggest is to contact the company and see what they say. Since they don't mention pre-seasoning, I suspect they will say it isn't necessary. If you do contact them, we'd be interested in what you find out.

And welcome to Seasoned Advice!

EDIT:

I was assuming that the OP knew about seasoning a non-stick pan, as the question is about how to tell if a non-stick pan is pre-seasoned when new.

To be very clear, seasoning a non-stick pan is NOT the same thing as seasoning a cast iron or other bare metal pan. Should you (or anyone) decide to season a non-stick pan, please make sure to follow a recommended procedure.




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How can you tell if cast iron is seasoned?

A well-seasoned skillet will have a dark, semiglossy finish and won't be sticky or greasy to the touch. It won't have any rust or any dull or dry patches. An easy way to test a skillet's seasoning is to fry an egg (heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then add egg).

What is a Preseasoned pan?

Pre-seasoned means a coating of wax or vegetable oil has been applied to prevent the cookware--usually cast iron--from rusting while it sits on store shelves or in the warehouse.

What is the difference between pre-seasoned and seasoned cast iron skillet?

The way to tell them apart is that unseasoned cast iron has a distinctive matte grey finish whereas pre-seasoned skillets have a sleek, black finish.

Is pre-seasoned cast iron cookware safe?

Pre-seasoned cast iron is neither good nor bad it is pretty much essential. Cast iron can be manufactured anywhere and when complete the iron needs to be protected.



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