Old Mountain CAST IRON PRESEASONED SKILLET Bakeware Cabin Lodge Camping Cookware    US $11.24

Lodge Logic PreSeasoned Cast-Iron 8" Skillet Frying Pan    US $17.68

Old Mountain Cast Iron Preseasoned Square Skillet    US $26.99

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 6.5", 8", 10.5" Skillet Set -Camping Cookware    US $74.97

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 5" Square Skillet - Camping Cookware    US $27.69

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 10.5" Square Skillet - Camping Cookware    US $43.69

cast iron pan Lodge Logic chef 10 inch skillet frying preseasoned omelet saute    US $19.99

OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRESEASONED FAJITA SET SKILLET Hot Plate Included #10132    US $24.99

Old Mountain Cast Iron Preseasoned 3qt Deep Fry Skillet with Lid    US $68.77

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I just purchased a new 12" cast iron skillet and the label on it claims that it's "seasoned, ready-to-use." Naturally, I'm suspicious. How can I be sure that it really is seasoned correctly? Should I season it myself just to be sure?

Old Mountain CAST IRON PRESEASONED SKILLET Bakeware Cabin Lodge Camping Cookware    US $11.24

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 6.5", 8", 10.5" Skillet Set -Camping Cookware    US $74.97

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 5" Square Skillet - Camping Cookware    US $27.69

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 10.5" Square Skillet - Camping Cookware    US $43.69

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 2 Qt Sauce Pan Pot w/ Lid - Camping Cookware    US $52.69

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 6.5 x 4.5" Cow Grill Press - Camping Cookware    US $34.97

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 7.25" Pig Grill Press - Camping Cookware    US $34.97

OLD MOUNTAIN PreSeasoned CAST IRON 7.25" Rooster Grill Press - Camping Cookware    US $38.97

Lodge 3 Pc Set Cast Iron Cookware Pans 7 Qt Dutch Oven Preseasoned USA NEW    US $366.99

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Bare cast iron cookware must be seasoned before you use it. Pre seasoning is a process where a combination of oil and heat is used to coat the cookware so that it will be at its best for long term use and will provide a non-stick surface for cooking. 

Seasoning is not excessively difficult, but some people do not want to have to go through that process in order to begin using their pans.  Years ago, there may not have been another option, but today there is.  Today, you can buy just about all types of cast iron cookware that is already pre-seasoned.  If you want to begin cooking right away with your new cast iron cookware, just make sure to buy a  pre-seasoned pan, and you’re ready to start cooking!