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It looks a bit "spotted". Is that normal or need I do something about it?

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[โ€“] Pirtatogna@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I did, yeah. I tried to use really really thin layer of oil. I'll see if it evens out with use.

[โ€“] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

My pans usually end up similar. First cook will probably have some extra char, but it works great after!