Seasoning a used DO

dldawes1

Well I got me a big ole cast iron chili pot. Couldn;

't find the DO's I want....yet.

Does anyone have any input on seasoning /reseasoning a cast iron DO ?

Here is what I have found through searching the web:

http://www.dutchovendude.com/dutch-oven-seasoning.shtml

I intend to start out doing the initial seasoning on this used DO and see what happens !!!

Looking forward to your suggestions and comments,

 

I'm ready for chili !!!!

Thanks,

Donnie

CP92

Slap some Crisco solid all over it and stick in an over or your BGE at ~500 for an hour or so.

DMW

If you do it in the oven, be ready to disconnect smoke detectors. Don't ask me how I know... I always use my egg now.

Carolina Q

http://www.panman.com/cleaning.html

Probably more than you wanted to know. I usually do what CP92 said, though at 300° or so.

dldawes1

Thanks folks.

I can see a seasoning happening after I cook my stuffed pork TL, ABTs, and spatchcock chicken tomorrow night !!

Definately not doing in the house !!

Thanks again, 

Donnie

dldawes1

Found me a used/looks like new Lodge #12 CI DO at the flea market today for $20.  Good deal ????

Then I noticed where someone had repaired a 3" long crack at the top of the wall by braising it. Should this be a problem ????

It looks like a very good braising job. I went ahead and bought it so I guess we'll see what happens. I'll season it tomorrow evening.....planning on trying a peach cobbler on first time use.

All comments and suggestions are highly appreciated,

Donnie

yzzi

I'm sure it'll do fine. I wouldn't recommend doing a high heat strip of old seasoning though. If you are wanting to strip it down I would suggest that you douse it in easy off oven cleaning and putting it in a trash bag. Tie it up and let it sit for a few days and go and spray more on and tie it up and let it sit another few days. But chances are all you need to do is keep the existing seasoning and add a few layers. I use cisco vegetable shorting and never had problems with it. I highly recommend doing it in the egg unless you really want to stink up your house.

Egg at 350 with indirect setup
Put DO in egg for 15 minutes to heat up
Get a good set of heat resistant gloves
Take out DO and rub shortning all over inside, then take a paper towel and wipe every bit of it off, then use the paper towel to wipe the outside. Key is very thin layer. Let it bake for 30 to 45 minutes and take it out and give it another layer. Do 4 or so layers.

dldawes1

@YZZI...Wow, thanks, I really didn't expect such good directions !!!! Although the forum always provides great feedback, sometimes I'm a little slow at decifering and understanding what to do. You have made it simple for me....just what I needed !!!

I will follow your instructions and see what happens. The DO looks brand new....just repaired....Don't know what could have happened to it. 

Thanks, I can taste the peach cobbler and the chili that I have big plans for....already !!!!

Donnie

dldawes1

All seasoned and ready for peach cobbler and chili !!!!!

Thanks again,

Donnie