Dimensions: - 10¼” top diameter
- 8¾” cooking surface diameter
- 2” height
More Info on the Field Skillet: **Your pan is counting on you**
This is the beginning of a partnership between you and a tool. The Field Skillet comes pre-seasoned with two coats of grapeseed oil. This gets you off to a good start, but building an even, durable, dark, bullet-proof, non-stick seasoning is only achieved through time and use.
**Before you use the pan**
Gently scrub with water and a small amount of dish soap. This is the only time we recommend using soap. Wipe dry, heat on stove at low-medium heat to evaporate moisture, and coat pan inside and out with a very thin coat of the cooking oil of your choice.
**Breaking in Your Field Skillet**
- Be generous with cooking oil (3-4 tablespoons)
- Try to stick to Low to Medium heat as you build up your seasoning
- Preheat your pan for 5 minutes before cooking for even heat distribution
- Avoid acidic foods which strip off seasoning (tomatoes, wine, citrus, vinegar)
- Long simmers with salty liquids strip seasoning
- Build up your seasoning by sauteing onions, baking cornbread, roasting vegetables, or just about any frying
- Contrary to popular belief, most proteins (including bacon) may stick a bit in the early stages before your seasoning builds up. See point #1
- Do not worry about aesthetics — time and use will give your pan the patina you’re after. Patience will get you there.
**Cleaning and Maintenance**
- Gently scrape and smooth surface with spatula or a plastic scraper
- If possible, avoid using water
- Wipe out excess oil and food residue with a paper towel or cloth
- If you use water, always dry the pan immediately with a towel and then heat on stovetop to evaporate the water
- Cast iron is not dishwasher safe
- Always leave your pan with a very thin coat of cooking oil or fat on the inside and outside. A bone dry pan is an unhappy pan