Expert Tips for Seasoning Your DCB: Microwave Method

[turtle15]

I have used my DCB only in the microwave, and after many, many uses, it is still not seasoned at all. Any suggestions?

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

I've used mine a ton, and it is barely tan. Actually had someone ask me last night how long I had been using it. I don't think he believed me when I told him 8 months. I think it is because a lot of the things I do have less fat in them, like chicken breasts.

Maybe a beef roast in the oven would give it some seasoning?

 

[DebbieJ]

When you use it in the micro, it is still getting seasoned, but it's not getting dark. The microwave does not brown anything.Feel it--I bet it's smooth.

 

[turtle15]

When you use it in the micro, it is still getting seasoned, but it's not getting dark. The microwave does not brown anything.

Feel it--I bet it's smooth.

Not really, that is the problem. The food does not slide right off like on my bar pan either.

 

[KellyTheChef]

This is tried and true!


SEASONING stoneware - similar to seasoning cast iron...

1/2 cup crisco and 1/4 cup salt - (trust me, it works!) spread over
surfaces you want to be nonstick on stoneware.

Bake in a 200 degree oven 30 minutes, remove to cool. Scrub with Kitchen
Brush and hot water, not trying to remove all the oils, but just get the
salt off. Shake dry, leave out.

You're done - it's now nonstick! It works wonders for new stones.


I also emaild the test kitchen about this and here is their response:

Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef regarding your product
question. We have not tested this method and therefore cannot comment if
this tip is successful. We would not think it would cause any harm to
the Stone, but please be cautious about using too much Crisco on a
smaller Stoneware piece. Our concern is that it would liquify and drip
in the oven, causing some smoking.