I've had this pan in my possession for more years then I remember.
It has sat in my area that I keep things until I want them everything
laundry room cupboard area. I decided the other day during our rain
downpour when it was chilly, to pull it out and clean it up. My hubby
decided to give it a try and since it was a bit rusty (not too bad), he oiled
and salted it and heated it on high on top of the stove.
It cleaned up okay,
but just touching it made our hands smell metallic.
Nope won't cook anything and have it taste like that.
So yesterday when I had a few minutes
I decided to give it a try. First I had Googled the best way to season a
cast iron pan. Here's what I did....
I washed it in hot soapy water using a toothbrush, then an SOS pad.
Then I put it over our center burner on our stove
and burned off the water,
then I coated it with vegetable oil and put it in a 500 degree oven for
about 30 minutes and then let it cool in the heated oven.
This is how it looked when it was done:
I didn't think to take before pictures,
but it was dry and a bit rusty looking.
Now it is nice and seasoned. And no more metallic smell!
The article I read on seasoning it said that
the process may have to be done up to 4 times. I only did it once and
crossed my fingers....I wanted to try it!
I chose to use just the cheapy Jiffy cornbread mix....
just in case they stuck like glue and wouldn't come out.
I spray it with Canola Oil....
I spray it with Canola Oil....
put it in the oven to preheat, as instructed for 10 mins....
I put them in the oven and crossed my fingers....
Using the temp. and time as per instructions on the box.
Golden brown on top....
Looking Good!
I Almost screamed.....
they actually came out, with No problem!
Nice and crispy brown!
Very nice!
Next time we will go with maybe a homemade recipe.
Add a bit of flavor and spice....
the options are endless!
And the best thing is, it cleaned up with a good rinse of
Hot Water....
This pan has a patent date of July 6, 1920 on the back
It is by Wagner Ware.
I don't remember my Mom using it too often, probably because
the Corn Stick stuck in the pan. That seems to be the complaint.
Do any of you have one of these pans?
Do you use cast iron pans of any kind for your cooking?
It is kind of fun....glad I have it!
Oh yeah, if you have a good recipe for Corn Sticks and don't mind
sharing, I'd love to give it a try!
