CI Question

kweitz

If I just use this for searing, is there any point in attempting to keep it seasoned?

northGAcock

kweitz said:

If I just use this for searing, is there any point in attempting to keep it seasoned?

You want to keep your cast seasoned. While searing, your meat will give off fat. Feel free to wipe away your rough residue, but your fat will provide the seasoning naturally if you will. If you choose to wash it, don't use any detergent, dry immediately....and apply some oil / fat thin coat for storing. Hope that answers your question.

SciAggie

Yes, keep is seasoned. You don't have to be OCD about it. Good advice above. Eating off of a rusty surface is the alternative. Not tasty. 

jtcBoynton

And be sure to use the flip side.

HeavyG

I don't think you need to try and keep that nice black shiny smooth seasoning that many CI fanboys shoot for. If areas of seasoning burn out just make sure to keep an oily film on it after cleaning so it doesn't rust.

tjv

you can just seasoned the side you use......other side will rust but it that doesn't bother you, then just one side is ok.   

Hub

Keep it well oiled and make sure you store it in a very dry place.  That's all you need.