Temperature range for seasoning a carbon steel pan
I have this pan, but the seasoning that I created with flaxseed oven method is very brittle and flakes off easily into my food. I have not been using anything acidic in the pan, so I think I just need to start from scratch.
Most information on seasoning is geared towards cast iron. I want to know what temperatures can I use with the carbon steel pan without it warping. Can I strip the old seasoning with a self-cleaning cycle or is that too hot? What temperature should I use during the reseasoning?
Best Answer
For Carbon Steel seasoning I would rather use a gas burner until all of the cooking surface has changed color. Then apply a high oleic oil either pour directly or using a rag/paper towel before allowing to cool. This process could be repeated if desired.
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What temperature do you season carbon steel?
What Is the Correct Temperature for Seasoning a Carbon Steel Pan? For the stovetop method, heat your carbon steel pan at medium-high heat for ten minutes. This is enough time and heat to transform the thin layer of oil into a new protective coating. To season a pan in the oven, heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.How hot can you heat a carbon steel pan?
Superior Heat Tolerance \u2013 carbon steel is remarkably heat tolerant which is why it makes great cookware. Most all carbon steel pans are safe up to minimum 600 degrees with some oven safe as high as 1200 degree F.What temp do you season a pan?
Place the cookware in the oven upside down. Place a large baking sheet or aluminum foil on the bottom rack. Bake at 450-500 degrees F for one hour.How many times should you season a carbon steel pan?
I usually repeat the process 3 to 4 times, until the surface turns to a dark brown. I will then use the pan for cooking to naturally build up the patina. If you want the pan to be non-stick as soon as possible, you can repeat the process even more times so the inside of the pan will become almost black.an EASY guide to SEASONING CARBON STEEL pans (2 METHODS)
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