Before you use your new fire plate Before you can use it for grilling, you need to season it. This process protects the plate from rust and optimally prepares the surface for grilling. In this article, we answer all the important questions about seasoning: Why is it necessary? How does it work? Which oil should you use?
Why do you have to burn in the fire plate?
A fire plate is made of steel and would quickly rust without protection. Seasoning creates a protective patina that prevents rust formation and prevents food from burning. Seasoning also cleans the plate of any manufacturing residue.
How does the burn-in work?
There are many methods for seasoning a fire plate . In the past, the potato method was often recommended, which involves burning potatoes with oil and salt on the plate. However, this method is outdated and no longer recommended because it can release toxic substances and waste food.
The modern and common method is seasoning with oil alone. This involves repeatedly rubbing the plate with oil and heating it.
Which oil is suitable?
Heat-resistant oils such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, or coconut oil are best for seasoning. Cold-pressed oils such as olive oil, cold-pressed rapeseed oil, and cold-pressed peanut oil are unsuitable, as they can burn at high temperatures and release unhealthy byproducts.
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Cleaning: First, clean the fire plate of any residue. Simply wipe the plate with water and then dry thoroughly.
2. Fire and heat: The fire plate on the FENNEK Allround Place it on the firebox and then light it properly. The fire should burn for several hours. During the seasoning process, wood can be added through the hole. The fire plate will bulge considerably due to the heat. This is intentional to compensate for thermal expansion during heating. Make sure that the plate bulges inwards so that the lowest point is in the middle, near the opening, and the highest point is on the outside. This ensures that grill residue and oils run to the middle, towards the fire. If the plate bulges outwards, turn it over before you begin the actual seasoning.
3. Seasoning: Pour the oil onto the fire plate and spread it with a paper towel. The plate is heated to high temperatures over a long period of time until a black patina forms. Regularly rub the fire plate with more oil, ensuring the fire remains lit and the plate remains hot.
Conclusion:
By burning in your fire plate a long-lasting, protective patina that makes grilling easier and extends the life of the plate. Now your fire plate is Ready for the first mission! Fire at will!
Recommended products:
FENNEK Allround fire bowl
FENNEK fire plate for Allround fire bowl
Grill grate for fire plate and crown
Lid for FENNEK Allround fire bowl
Heat plate for fire bowl Allround
BBQ board and cutlery holder including cutting board
BBQ wok attachment - crown
FENNEK poker
BBQ accessory stand for fire bowl Allround with Eurobox
leather gloves
leather apron
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