How do I season an iron griddle on an induction hob?
I have an induction hob but no oven, how do I season a new cast iron pan I'm thinking of getting?
Best Answer
You don't.
I've tried to do this. It doesn't work.
The problem is that the induction hob heats a cast iron pan to very hot temperatures, even on the lowest setting. And when it doesn this, it doesn't heat evenly, you get a coil-shaped hot spot.
We have had a question about seasoning cast iron on stovetop, and somebody reported good results provided that it is done "low and slow". I can imagine this working. But on the induction, there is no way to go low and slow. The pan gets too hot after half an hour at the latest, the oil burns on the hot spot and stays liquid outside of it.
The easiest version might be to season it at somebody else's place (parents, friends) and then use it normally at home. Once the seasoning is done, there is no problem with that. I haven't done that; I started seasoning in my toaster oven. Even when the pan is too large to close it, the results are still better than on the induction hob.
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You need to preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit, then leave your pan to bake upside down on the top shelf for at least one hour. This gives your cast iron the protective seasoning it needs. Using cast iron cookware on induction stoves can be a very effective way to cook.Can you season cast iron on induction hob?
If you've been forgoing cast iron cookware because you have an induction burner, you need not worry. If you're looking for a quick answer, it's \u201cyes!\u201d You can absolutely use a cast iron skillet on an induction burner.Can you use a griddle on an induction cooktop?
Even though the materials that work with induction cooktops are all magnetic, they tend to vary in some significant ways, and each option has its own pros and cons. For example, cast iron griddles are generally the most affordable of the three choices, and are great entry-level griddles if you're just starting out.How do you protect an iron skillet from an induction cooktop?
Protect the Induction Stovetop\u2013 Because the surface of the stovetop doesn't get hot, since it is all about magnetic heating, you can put a piece of heat-resistant paper, such as parchment paper, in between the cast iron skillet and the induction stovetop to help prevent scratching.Can a cast iron skillet be used on an induction cooktop?
The short answer \u2013 Yes, Cast Iron cookware works on induction cooktops.Lodge Cast Iron reversible Grill/Griddle
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