Another Curing question

[Jst83]

Been a while since I started a topic with a question.
But I have one for the CI guru's
I know about seasoning in the oven and on the grill, But can you season a CI skillet over an open fire? Or is it best to do in an enclosed area?


Thanks for the help

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Since nobody will answer... Yes, but it would take a long time and good use of temperature control as not to overheat and burn off the seasoning.
A long time... Like several times, probably over a spent bed of coals.
That's how the pioneers did it, back when...

[dmb90260]

Since nobody will answer... Yes, but it would take a long time and good use of temperature control as not to overheat and burn off the seasoning..

Like I just did.
I did not realize how hot my BBQ got with all four burners going, 600 deg is a bit too high. Reseasoned them just now and they look much better. Two burners on full, one on low and one off gets me a nice 450 and best looking seasoning I have ever done.

On the up side, burning off the old seasoning also cleaned them up a little.

[Joanne]

High temp seasoning can be a tricky task. The high temp makes for a beautiful black finish, but you are so close to the temp that burns off the seasoning so you must be careful.

I try to keep the temp between 450°F and 500°F when seasoning in the grill. I also monitor how long the iron is at that temp. Some folks leave it for an hour, but that's too long on my BBQ. My best results come at about a 30 minute cure.

If your piece is jet black then your seasoning is spot on. If your piece starts to turn a dark graphite gray, you have started to burn off the seasoning. Color will be your main indicator when seasoning on a campfire.

Hope that helps!
Joanne

[Jst83]

Color will be your main indicator when seasoning on a campfire.

Hope that helps!
Joanne

Thanks Again all I'm gonna try it this weekend, what's the worst that could happen I'd have to start over. Oh well.

[Mark72]

Actually you could overheat to the point of warping your iron. But you would have to be awful careless to get it that hot!

Mark

[Jst83]

Actually you could overheat to the point of warping your iron. But you would have to be awful careless to get it that hot!

Mark

As cold as it's gonna be this weekend, I hope to get the fire that hot. Not that I want to hurt the pan just that I want the warmth