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Once you have your skillet coated, put it in the oven face down for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. I use the oven mitt the entire time because, well… It’s hot.
There, your 1st coat of seasoning is done. Easy right? When the timer goes off after 45 minutes turn the oven off and get the skillet out with the oven mitt and place back on your work surface. You will notice that the skillet is coated or sealed with a slick, hardened layer of Crisco. It is not greasy or oily at all. While the skillet is still hot, add a 2nd coat of Crisco to the entire thing and put it back in the oven at 375 for 45 minutes. I usually do 3 or 4 coats before the skillet is ready to use. You can pause between coats if you have to leave or something but bring the skillet up to temperature before applying another coat.
Finished skillet ready for use. It has a hard, slick, non-oily seasoning that if treated properly, will become as non-stick as Teflon and last a lifetime.
