Like cast iron, carbon steel does require some mindful ... you will want to first remove any protective coating—many pans come with a layer of beeswax to protect the surface in transit.

What It Means To Season a Cast-Iron Skillet. Seasoning is a protective layer of oil baked into the cookware's surface to make the equipment durable, produce heat, and prevent rust ...

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Rust forms on cast iron when it's exposed to moisture and air, usually because the seasoning (the protective layer of oil baked into the surface) has worn down. Leaving a pan wet, not drying it ...

Le Creuset says this skillet is dishwasher-safe, but we say not to risk it with any kind of cast iron. The extreme conditions of the dishwasher can damage both the enamel and iron layers over time.