Seasoning a Dutch Oven

[Robmc]

I have just bought myself a Dutch Oven, same as the 4 litre one supplied by Ronnie Sunshines I believe.

It didn't come with any instructions, but is supposed to be pre-seasoned. Just wanting to make sure the job is done properley, I want to season it myself. Any advice gratefully received.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I bought a couple of cast iron Skillets just before Christmas, I wasn't sure they were seasoned, so I re seasoned them. I smeared them liberally in cooking oil, wiped off the excess, then put them in a hot oven for 20 minutes. When they had cooled, I repeated the process. Hope this helps.

 

[MartinK9]

British Red's tutorial:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44173&highlight=seasoning

 

[ozzy1977]

How I did mint was to wipe with oil, place in very hot oven until it stops smoking, allow to cool down a bit, and repeat 3 or 4 times.

 

[Robmc]

Excellent stuff, and the tip from British Red's tutorial about doing it all outside in the BBQ is priceless! A real life saver.

Of course I shall claim it as my own idea and gain brownie points for being so thoughtful.

Many thanks for all replies.

 

[andyc54]

Did mine in the oven indoors to say the wife wasn't to pleased is an understatement lol washed in hot water dried it in oven then just coated it in veg oil with kitchen roll in to hot oven for about an hour then repeated 3 times easy

 

[ozzy1977]

I did mine when the wife was out, door and window open though

 

[rik_uk3]

Have you searched the site for Dutch Oven? been talked about a lot. Also search on youtube there are stacks of videos showing you how to season a pan...its not hard to do.