How to Season Stoneware

Some people are inclined to simply wash and store their stoneware in the cabinets. If you want the stoneware to last a long time, it should be seasoned. This process will harden the stoneware so it can be use do over and over without damage.

Materials Needed

• Vegetable oil


• Cloth


• Water


• Soap

1. Remove the stoneware from the package and place it on the counter. Discard the package. Do not wet or wash the stoneware. The process of seasoning will take some to complete.


2. Open a bottle of vegetable oil. Lightly coat the stoneware with the oil. Work the oil into the stoneware with your hands. Store the stoneware this way until you use it.


3. Leaving the stoneware in the oven while you bake is the best way to quicken the process of seasoning. Always drizzle the stoneware with oil after you use it. Rub the oil into the stoneware and store it away.


4. Seasoning the stoneware can take at least six different baking times to fully become seasoned, especially if it the stoneware is baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit each time. The stoneware should become darker each time you bake it. Put the vegetable oil on the stoneware after each baking session.


5. Inspect the stoneware. It should be at least three times darker than when you first purchased it. This will keep the baked items from sticking to it in the future.


6. Always wash the stoneware with soap and water after each use. Rinse the stoneware well and allow it to completely dry. Never place the stoneware in a sink of water to clean it. Always put vegetable oil on the stoneware before placing it away.