Give your cast iron cookware a lifetime of use. If you do nothing else…

  • Hand wash. Dry immediately—even before first use.

  • After every wash, rub on a light coat of vegetable oil.

  • How much oil? Just enough to restore a light sheen—never sticky.

  • Why? To maintain the seasoning and protect the iron from moisture.

Seasoning - It Isn’t Salt & Pepper

“Seasoning” is vegetable oil baked onto iron at high temperature—not a chemical non-stick coating. It helps create cast iron’s natural, easy-release surface.
The more you cook, the better it gets. And because seasoning can be built, maintained, and refreshed, cast iron cookware can last for decades—often much longer—with proper care. Chemical non-stick coatings can’t be repaired once damaged, which can limit a pan’s lifespan.

Let’s Cook!

  • On glass or ceramic cooktops, lift cookware—don’t slide it.
  • Our cookware is high-heat capable and compatible with metal, wood, or high-temp silicone utensils.
  • Some foods may stick to new cookware (especially eggs). Use a little extra oil or butter until the seasoning is built up.
  • Acidic foods like tomatoes, beans, and certain sauces can weaken seasoning; avoid them until the seasoning is well established.
  • Cast Iron rarely needs to go above medium heat setting, when properly pre-heated. For the times when you do cook at higher temperatures, bring the pan to temperature gradually and add oil just before adding food to prevent sticking.
  • Handles get hot—use mitts.
  • Use trivets to protect countertops from hot cookware.

To Soap or not to Soap...

If going soap-free feels uncomfortable, it’s perfectly fine to wash with mild soapy water—just dry immediately and rub on a light coat of oil.

That said, remember that cast iron heats quickly (about 400°F / 204°C in roughly 4 minutes on medium heat) and water boils at 212°F / 100°C, so soap isn’t always necessary after every use.

Dishwashers, strong detergents, and metal scouring pads are not recommended, because they can strip the seasoning.

Rust?! Don’t Panic, it’s not Broken

Cast iron can rust if the seasoning is worn or moisture is left on the surface. The good news: it’s easy to fix. Scrub off the rust, rinse, dry immediately, and rub on a light coat of vegetable oil.

If rust keeps coming back, remove it thoroughly and follow our re-seasoning instructions to rebuild the protective layer.

Built for everyday cooking—just hand wash, dry fast, & keep it lightly oiled!