What's the need to season a lid?
1735409
It comes pre-seasoned but I also add a thin layer of vegetable shortening and bake in the oven @ 350 deg for two hours. This will help seal the cast iron and help prevent food sticking and rust.
1735410
The same reason you season the pan, to keep food from sticking to it, making it easier to clean.
1735411
I season the lids to my iron because it on occasion can come into contact with food, but the biggest reason is to prevent rust, I also use vegetable oil and heat after washing, both the lid and the pan, another reason, is if you do not season the lid, it wont match the patina of your pan very long..doesn't hurt to season the lid!
1735412
By seasoning the lid as well as the pot to keep it from rusting and also keeps them easier to keep clean.
1735413
Seasoning cast iron cookware is intended to make it somewhat non- stick. I doubt it is necessary to season a lid since it would not typically never come in contact with food.
1735414
The lid gets food splatter and condensation on it. If it isn't seasoned, this material will stick to the lid and it will be hard to clean. Also, lids don't routinely build up seasoning like a skillet would, since they don't get the hot oils baked onto them. So, seasoning the lid properly will both protect the lid and make it easier to clean. Even though you aren't cooking in the lid, it gets exposed to the same conditions as the pan below. So, you season the lid for the same reasons you season the pan.
419312
The lid is seasoned when you get it. You wash it by using hot water and then wipe it dry. You can add more layers of seasoning by lightly coating the lid with oil or shortening and then heating the lid to the point where the oil starts to smoke. Shut the heat off and let it cool down at its own rate. As many layers of seasoning that you desire can be added with that method. After washing with water heat the lid until the water dries.
124335
There's nothing, that I cook in this pan, that would need a lid. I've never tried one, sorry.
704970
I'm not sure if it is necessary, but I did just to be safe. I boiled mine for a few minutes before using it the first time and wash it out each time after with hot, soapy water.
832494
No water is necessary. The lid keeps the moisture locked in. Your meats cook usually very moist & tender. I love this grill.
41901
No you do not need the lid unless you are wanting to serve the food in the aluminum pot and then you might want the lid. You do not need it if you intend to transfer contents to another container when you are done.
1336368
In order to make a non-stick surface, the griddle needs to be "seasoned". Instructions for 'seasoning' are included with the griddle. When seasoning, it's preferably done on an outdoors grill. To season the griddle, season as you would any cast iron pan. It will smoke while seasoning. Do not scrub the griddle or use soapy water as it will remove the seasoning.
1947180
Yes, absolutely. Using a potholder is a good idea too, since you may risk being burnt by the rising steam from the lid.
1012162
Hi "melike", The season instructions should be in the box. Some pans are seasoned in the over and others are on the stove top. It depends on the type of handle the pan has.
741905
No, I have not. It isnn't nearly seasoned enough. There are a lot of seasoning ideas out there, but works well... get a deep frying basket and fry several batches of foods in these pots, filled with oil... canola or peanut oil... they then retain the oil layer well! I love these pots.
1853870
I used it without the little red lid and it boiled over, so I'm saying yes, you need to use it.
875426
Use a wide flat blade such as a painter's tool or stiff putty blade slipped under lid near a corner.. It is tight to keep ambient moisture from spoiling the unused content.
1231577
It is a good idea to get a more evenly cooked egg, the cover traps the heat and steam to cook the top half while the bottom is also being cooked. It could be done without a lid but you will not get as good of results and will not be as evenly cooked and as quickly as if done with the lid in place.
2060156
you can probably use one of your currently existing lids so long as the measurements match up. there is nothing particularly distinctive about this lid in comparison to lids for other cookers except for the small steaming vent hole as seen in the photo.
1789430
I did not season it. The protective coating is thick and durable. I have been using it exclusively to roast whole chickens and it perfect for it.
495720
I am sorry I cannot be of help. I did not need a lid. I use it for frying . Sorry I couldn't help.
1340493
No, we would only season a cooking grate. You could rub cooking oil into the burner to keep it from drying out.