Congratulations, you've selected one of the world's finest pieces of cast iron cookware today. Your Krazy Kajun Cookware is designed to last a long time. To cure your new cast iron, follow these simple steps to ensure quality curing.
Cast Iron Curing Instructions:
1. Fill pot 2 inches from the top with water & add a box of salt. Bring the water to a soft boil. Stir occasionally for about 20 minutes. This helps to remove most of the wax coating.
2. Empty out all the water and salt. Wash pot with soapy water, then put back on the burner to completely dry product pores out completely.
3. Coat the entire item with LARD, VEGETABLE OIL or CREAMY SHORTENING.
4. It is best to place item upside down on BBQ grill at 350 degrees for about one hour. You may also use the stove for smaller cast iron products.
5. After 1 hour dump out excess oil. Repeat steps 2 & 3.
6. After each use wash out with mild liquid SOAP. Dry by placing on burner. When cast iron product is dry, allow to cool. Coat with oil with paper towel. Make sure item is dry.
7. Make sure you store cast iron cookware in a warm dry place. Put a small piece of newspaper or a paper towel in the bottom. This helps to keep it dry.