Can I season this at home before bringing it camping or do I need to do it over the campfire? It looks like the handles don't remove for the oven?
1758029
I seasoned mine on a burner of my gas stove. A BBQ grill might work, too, you're right that the handles don't come off.
1758030
You can season on a gas grill at home. Close the top with the handles sticking out. Their website has a YouTube video.
2239296
I have several orgreenic pans. The instruction I have received with the products were to season them with some oil and heat in the oven. I am not sure you have to do this but it has worked great for me. I use them every day and love them; especially the clean up.
314959
Unless you're using unusually high heat, completely safe. If you do pull the silicone handle off, be careful handling it right out of the oven, it's riveted to the pan so it will become one with your hand otherwise. Nobody wants to be known as "Pan Hand."
2226698
yes. All I use for camping is cast iron and my dutch oven gets lots of use.
595284
Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off... » Read More Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. « Show Less
414051
As another review stated, instructions on seasoning comes with all Lodge cast iron and can also be found on their web site, it says to put foil on a lower rack then coat with cooking oil then bake, don't remember the temp though. I actually season my cast iron outdoors using a Coleman camp stove and at much higher temp than suggested, I heat iron with Crisco in it and wipe it around with paper towel once it turns to liquid, I basically fry it in, makes lots of smoke but it works well and lasts a very long time. I've also seasoned using a outdoor grille.
1139134
Nancy I'm assuming you mean on a gas stove? If so than yes. I do this everyday. If you mean over something wood fired, like a camp fire, than I would be hesitant.
147313
I have put the spirit dutch oven on the stove top and brought it to a rolling boil and the handles are still cool enough to lift the pot without pot holder. I have not used it in the oven yet but I assume the handles will get hot in the oven
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.
727514
It depends on how much heat you have under it. If you are using this over a campfire with too much flame, the handles will get too hot to touch by hand. Mine didn't melt, but still hot enough to be uncomfortable. and yes on the rubber gasket.
1682289
The helper handle is riveted into place and not removable. But that should not stop you from seasoning in oven. Wrap the wooden handle completely with a damp dish cloth, then seal it with aluminum foil well and you can proceed. Watch the "Wok Shop dot com" video, VERY informative (and easy).
2036055
No you cannot remove the stovetop, but you can take off the top grate for cleaning. I did not find that the outside got overly hot, I was camping in cooler weather. Certainly not a burn danger.
2038994
Yes, remove the cast iron pan from its wooden base and it's just like a cast iron skillet. Fine in the oven as well or over a camp fire.
1690159
yes that is correct. I love the pots for camping. The only real draw back to these are that the handles don't always stay out when you're using them They swing free which can be kind of annoying while you're cooking. Otherwise you'll love them. They clean up easy too.
689801
You always have to re-season "pre-seasoned" cast iron before you use it, unless you want to spend days scraping off stuck-on food. Not hard at all, though. Wash the pan, wipe it all over with a thin layer of vegetable oil, and put it in the oven at 350-450 for an hour. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside. Repeat, and you're done! You can re-season as often as necessary. Over time, the finish gets better and better. I absolutely love this pan.
163288
It doesn't require any seasoning. You can cook on it right out of the box. According to the instructions, you generally shouldn't scrub it all that much. If anything sticks, my experience has been that a little hot water will take it right off. A seasoning layer will build up on it, and thats totally normal and doesnt need to be removed.
1436859
You could possible remove the handle. You would need a tool of some sort for sure and will take some muscle too but, I don't believe it would be impossible. I do like this pot. Have used it to cook chicken and my famous stew.