Before you use your new fire plate for grilling, you need to season it. This process protects the plate from rust and prepares the surface optimally for grilling. In this article, we answer all the important questions about seasoning: Why is it necessary? How does it work? Which oil should be used?
Why do you have to burn in the fire plate?
A fire plate is made of steel and would rust quickly without protection. The burning process creates a protective patina that prevents rust formation and ensures that the food does not burn. The burning process also cleans the plate of production residues.
How does burning 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 However, this method is outdated and is no longer recommended as it can release toxic substances and waste food.
The modern and common method is to burn in only oil. The plate is rubbed with oil several times and heated.
Which oil is suitable?
Heat-resistant oils such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil or coconut oil are best suited for seasoning. Cold-pressed oils such as olive oil, cold-pressed rapeseed oil and cold-pressed peanut oil are unsuitable as they burn at high temperatures and can 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 it thoroughly.
2. Fire and heat: The fire plate on the FENNEK Allround and then light it properly. The fire should burn for several hours. During the lighting process, wood can be added through the hole. The fire plate will bulge considerably due to the heat. This is intentional to compensate for the thermal expansion caused by 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 residues and oils run to the middle of the fire. If the plate bulges outwards, turn it over before you start the actual lighting process.
3. Seasoning: Pour the oil onto the fire plate and spread it out with a kitchen paper towel. The plate is heated to high temperatures over a long period of time until a black patina forms. Rub the fire plate with oil again at regular intervals, making sure the fire is always burning and the plate remains hot.
Conclusion:
By burning in your fire plate, you will receive 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!
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FENNEK fire bowl Allround
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BBQ Wok Attachment - Crown
FENNEK poker
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