Based at Chennai, India, Passaro Exports is a leading wholesale dealer and exporter of Cast iron cookware and kitchenware.
The cookware comes in different sizes and shapes and are un-seasoned. Their iron/cast iron cookware/kitchenware product range includes but is not limited to:
- Aruvamanai
- Casserole
- Cast Iron Pots
- Dosa tawas
- Dutch Ovens
- Grill Pans
- Idli Steamers
- Kadai
- Paniyaram Pan
- Saucepan
- Skillets
- Spoons
- Tawa
How to pre-season cast iron cookware?
The cast iron pan is probably one of the oldest and most needed utensils in the kitchen. You could use it for just about everything – from frying an omelette for breakfast to sautéing veggies for dinner. It’s truly a prized possession known for its versatility and ease of use.
The strong and sturdy pan is built to last for years, but just like any other cooking equipment, it needs to be taken care of. The trick of maintaining a cast iron pan and making it last a lifetime lies in ‘seasoning’ or ‘curing’ it. Cast iron is a delicate material that may rust or chip off and therefore you need to pamper it time and again. If your food sticks to the pan, it’s probably because your cast iron pan is not seasoned right. Seasoning makes for a non-stick cooking surface naturally. It is a process of adding a protective coating that can help you use the pan better. Not only this, a well-seasoned pan can give you the crispiest pancakes or the best fried chicken without using too much oil. Moreover, the cast iron will not rust if it is properly seasoned.
If you’ve never done it before or have just bought a new pan, it is well worth your time. Here’s how to season a cast iron pan.
Things You Will Need:
- Cast iron pan
- Paper towel
- Vegetable oil or butter
- Sponge
Oven Instructions:
Step 1: One of the simplest ways to season a cast iron pan is to rub some oil. You can use plant-based oils like sunflower or groundnut or sesame oil. Pour in some oil and rub all over evenly, then use a paper towel to clean off the excess oil. A cast-iron pan is porous and the pores tend to soak in all oil creating a non-stick surface. You can even try using butter or coconut oil; these may not be the best options though.
Step 2: Next, place the pan upside down in the oven and heat it to the highest. The heat allows the oil to break down and bond with the pan while forming a firm layer. Leave it in the oven for an hour after which you can turn off and remove the pan when it is completely cool.
More Tips: If you’re seasoning a new pan repeat this process three to four times but with 30 minutes in the oven. This helps in giving a new pan a smooth, finished surface.
If you are seasoning an old cast iron pan, your first step should be to remove the rust that has accumulated over the years. One way to do this is to make a mixture of salt and oil and scrub it all over the pan. Once done, dip the pan a few times on hot water to clean the surface.
Another way to rescue a rusty cast iron pan is to submerge it in a tub full of white vinegar and water (half and half). Allow it to soak in for about two hours. The vinegar will help dissolve the rust. Later, scrub gently to scrape off the remnants.
Finally, here are the two most important things that you should bookmark. First, a cast iron pan that is seasoned well is used well. Second, every time you cook in your cast iron pan, you are actually seasoning it, which helps in filling up the pores that may have been exposed over the time. So, the simple rule is that the more you cook the smoother the surface will turn out to be.
Passaro Exports
Wholesale Dealers & Exporters of Cast Iron Cookware
87, Babu Nagar III Main Road,
Medavakkam,
Chennai 600100
Tamilnadu, India
+91 98844 80980
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