35+ Can You Put A Cast Iron Skillet In The Oven Pictures. That's why i'm going to show cast iron should not normally be washed with soap, but it's fine here since the pan is about to be seasoned. Using a an oven mitt, place skillet in oven.
Some cast iron aficionados think oven seasoning is ineffective and unnecessarily slow.
Preheat the oven to 350°f. It is a fairly cheap product and will last many, many years if you care for it properly. With a paper towel, wipe the pan evenly on all sides (inside and out) with a very light layer of vegetable oil, canola oil or melted. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place it on the lower rack of the oven.