How do I condition a new cast iron waffle maker?!
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Answers: watch these seasoning tips from Paula Deen
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Wipe it down with a wet paper towel. Once the pan's clean, it should be seasoned. This is done by warming it in the oven for a few minutes then applying a little shortening, vegetable cooking spray, lard or bacon fat. Put the skillet back into a 225 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove and wipe it almost dry to eliminate any pooled grease. Put it back in the oven for another half hour or so, completing the initial seasoning.The seasoning process will continue with use, especially if you use it to cook fatty foods the first few times it hits the stove.
After cooking, articles stuck to the pan should be loosened with a spoon. Avoid using scouring pads. They cut into the seasoned surface ruining the effect. It's also important to remember not use detergent to clean cast iron, since this will also break down the seasoning. Instead, put hot water in the pan and bring it to a boil. Let the pan soak for several minutes, empty the water and then wipe dry with a paper towel. Reheat the pan and apply just enough grease to cover the surface before stowing it away.
Wash it in hot soapy water. Next heat it up at the highest temperature it has. Get a paper towel and dip it in a little oil(cooking) and wipe the waffle maker with it. Don't use to much oil just enough to lightly coat it. Next cut it off and let it cool down by itself. Reason for this is when the cast iron heats up it will expand there fore letting the oil sink in. After it cools it returns to normal size and the oil is deep inside it. Try not to wash it in soap water again. Just wipe down after each use and keep it in a nice clean place.
Oil it with paper towel, wipe it off, heat it up - oil again with paper towel.
Repeat after use....xxx
never use water on cast iron, use oil, and when done with cooking, wipe it off with paper towel, that is it, else it will rust real quick. also, never ever use soap, it will ruin it.
good luck and enjoy your waffles