The essential tools you need for everyday cast iron cleaning and maintenance, all in one box.
The Care Kit includes:
1. Field Seasoning Oil - An optimized formula to protect your cast iron and build naturally non-stick seasoning. Ingredients: organic grapeseed oil, organic sunflower oil, beeswax.
The key to non-stick cast iron cookware? Cook often, and apply Seasoning Oil after every use. Here's how it works: we use organic oils high in polyunsaturated fats, because these oils convert most readily to resilient seasoning (that's the short version, read about the science of cast iron seasoning here). Applying just a small dab after cooking helps keep your cookware smooth and non-stick, and builds a beautiful dark patina over time.
For best results, use within one year or refrigerate to extend shelf life.
2. Natural Fiber brush - Our 2.5-inch kitchen brush with unfinished beech wood handle and stiff natural union fiber bristles well-suited to cleaning cast iron cookware. Beech wood handle provides firm grip for easy maneuverability while scrubbing pan walls and exterior surfaces.
Like many natural materials, the unfinished beech wood handle will develop a darker patina and smooth texture over time. With extended use, small cracks may appear along the grain of the wood. Made in Germany, from fully biodegradable and compostable materials.
3. Chain Mail Scrubber - Chain mail scrubbers are one of the best ways to clean a cast iron skillet—but that's not the only reason we use them:
A chain mail scrubber can quickly dislodge baked-on food residue, without stripping seasoning. This action scrapes away material that won't help season your pan, all while lightly scuffing the very top layer of seasoning and creating texture where new seasoning will form strong bonds. This is the key to the Field Method for cast iron care, and helps ensure your well-used cookware keeps getting better with time and use.
4" x 4"; 100% USA Stainless Steel, manufactured in the USA.
Features
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Natural Fiber Brush - Wash cast iron cookware with warm water, using the Natural Fiber Brush to remove loose food residue. Soap up if you want to! Your cast iron can handle it.
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Chain Mail Scrubber - Use the stainless steel Chain Mail Scrubber to get rid of stubborn food residue. Even if your skillet is relatively clean, we recommend gently scuffing the surface and side walls of your skillet, preparing it to accept new and stronger seasoning.
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Field Seasoning Oil - Dry your cast iron, then apply a thin coat of Seasoning Oil to all surfaces—including the side walls and bottom. Even a thin coating will help ensure that you're building new, resilient seasoning every time you heat your skillet. Cook often, and apply after every use!
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Best Oils for Seasoning - Ditch the flaxseed, and forget about bacon grease: we dig in to the science behind our optimized Cast Iron Seasoning Oil.
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Cleaning Cast Iron Cookware - Follow these simple steps to keep your cookware clean and promote naturally non-stick seasoning.
How to Use
- Rinse out the pan and remove loose food with brush. Use a chain mail scrubber to dislodge any remaining gunk and gently scuff the cooking surface and side walls.
- Heat the pan on the stovetop for a few minutes to evaporate moisture. If necessary, wipe up remaining moisture with a paper towel.
- Apply a dab (about ¼ tsp) of Seasoning Oil. Use a paper towel or rag to rub over all surfaces of the pan, inside and out. Wipe away excess oil to leave a dry, matte finish.
