How do you season a cast iron skillet?

Answer by  sbiddiebiddieaolcom (27)

Wash and air dry the pan or dry it completely with paper towels. Preheat an oven anywhere from 250 degrees to 500. Turn the pan upside down and place in the oven on top rack. After about an hour take the pan out. Other than the first time, do not clean pan with water, only salt and a towel.

Answer by  SMS4415 (343)

Do NOT wash the cast iron with soap. You can rinse it with water and scrub it clean, but soap will strip it. Spray it with Pam or similar.