Enhance your cooking with the Ozark Trail 10.5 inch cast iron skillet, perfect for searing, frying, baking, and braising. This skillet ensures even heat distribution, reducing hot spots. Its natural nonstick surface minimizes the need for excess oil or butter. Dual pour spouts make draining easy.
Suitable for all cooking surfaces, including stovetops and campfires, this skillet improves its nonstick seasoning over time. Properly maintained, it will last for generations. Ideal for serving 1-2 people, it is a camping essential.
Cast Iron Cookware Use & Care:
- Before first use: Hand wash and dry immediately. Rub with a light coat of vegetable oil after each wash.
- Compatible with induction, ceramic, electric, and gas cooktops, ovens, grills, and campfires. Not for microwave use.
- Lift cookware on glass or ceramic cooktops; do not slide.
- Use metal, wood, or high-temp silicone utensils.
- Initially, use extra oil or butter with new cookware.
- Avoid acidic foods until seasoning is established.
- Cookware rarely needs high heat; preheat gradually and add oil before cooking.
- Handles get hot; use mitts and trivets to protect surfaces.
Cleaning:
- After use, cool and wipe with a dry cloth. If using soap, wash with mild soapy water, dry thoroughly, and oil immediately.
- Avoid dishwashers, strong detergents, and metal scouring pads.
- To remove rust, scour, rinse, dry, and oil. Re-season as needed.
Re-establishing Seasoned Finish:
- Clean regularly and maintain seasoning. If food sticks or color dulls, wash with hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry completely.
- Apply a thin, even coat of vegetable oil. Avoid excess oil to prevent stickiness.
- Place foil on oven’s bottom rack, set temperature to 350-400°F,