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How to Season a Carbon Steel Pan: Create a natural non-stick layer

Follow these simple steps to prepare your Nomad frying and wok pans for use, and create your own healthy non-stick layer with natural oil.

Carbon staal pan inbranden: maak zelf een natuurlijke antikleeflaag

Carbon steel pans like the Beka Nomad or the Beka Artist don’t come with a non-stick coating. No chemicals, no plastic – just pure steel. To prevent food from sticking, you build your own natural non-stick surface by seasoning the pan with oil. This traditional method, known as seasoning, creates a protective layer that resists rust and improves with every use.

What do you get in return? A durable, PFAS-free non-stick coating that gets better over time. Ideal for high-heat cooking and for anyone who wants to cook in a healthy way without synthetic materials. With regular use, a dark patina will form – the mark of a well-seasoned pan with top-notch cooking performance.

What is the Seasoning of a pan? and why it is necessary...

Seasoning is the process of coating your carbon steel pan with a thin layer of oil and heating it until the oil polymerizes. This forms a durable patina — a natural layer that resists sticking and protects the pan from rust.

The more you cook with it, the better it gets. It’s the healthy, chemical-free way to enjoy non-stick performance.

👉 Watch the video to see how our expert seasons a carbon steel pan.
Then follow the step-by-step instructions below to season your own pan before first use.

Seasoning your pan? Follow this step-by-step guide 4 simple steps to build a natural non-stick coating

STEP 1: Clean the pan

Wash the pan with warm water and a bit of soap.

Rinse well and dry thoroughly to prevent rust.

STEP 2 : Heat oil in the pan

Add a thin layer of oil (about 1 mm). Use an oil with a high smoke point like sunflower or peanut oil.

Heat over medium until the oil begins to smoke.

Gently rotate the pan allowing the oil to spread evenly.

STEP 3: Rub the oil in

Once the oil smokes, use a wad of kitchen paper (with tongs) to wipe and spread the oil evenly across the bottom and sides.

The pan will start to darken, that’s the patina forming.

STEP 4: Cool, rinse and dry

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool down completely.

Rinse with warm water (no soap) and dry well.

After seasoning: how to cook with carbon steel use and care of a seasoned pan

Your pan now has a light golden-brown sheen — the beginning of your natural non-stick layer.

It will get darker and more effective with use, especially when cooking with fat or oil.

Use your pan often, avoid dish soap, and lightly oil it after use to maintain the patina.

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