Seasoning Pie Irons

The following procedure should be followed before the first time the pie iron is used for cooking. This procedure applies to all of our cast iron pie irons. 

1) New cast iron cookware is coated at the factory with a thin layer of paraffin wax to prevent rusting. To remove the coating, scour the cooker thoroughly with soap and hot water. Dry completely after cleaning and begin seasoning immediately, since the cast iron will rust if left uncoated.

Alternatively, you may heat the casting over your charcoal grill or campfire to melt off the wax. Cool and wash with hot soapy water. Dry completely and begin seasoning.

2) Season by coating the castings, inside and out, with a quality vegetable oil or solid shortening (do not use butter.) Next over a grill or campfire, heat at a moderate temperature for 15 minutes. Wipe out the inside with a paper towel, recoat and heat again. After heating the second time, let the cast iron cool then recoat inside and out with oil, one more time.

The pie iron on the left is unseasoned and the pie iron on the right is seasoned correctly. 

CARE TIPS
The proper care of your pie iron will insure years of useful life. 

1) After each use, clean your cooker with hot water and a soft brush or
sponge. A mild soap may be used, however many cast iron aficionados
feel that this may remove the non-stick finish developed from the 
pre-seasoning and repeated use. Cast iron will become darker with 
repeated usage; this shows that it is well seasoned.

2) Dry completely with a towel after cleaning and apply a light coating
of cooking oil to the castings to prevent rust from developing during storage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS – PLEASE READ BEFORE USING

1. Clean and season thoroughly per instructions.
2. Contact only wood handles. Do not touch hot surfaces when in use.
3. Do not set on surface which could be damaged by high heat.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when used near children.
5. Do not leave cooker over fire unattended.
6. Do not use PIE IRON for other than intended use.
7. Use over low to medium heat to keep food and bread from burning.
8. Cast Iron will remain hot long after it is removed from heat source.
9. Do not immerse hot castings into cold water.

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