It looks a bit "spotted". Is that normal or need I do something about it?
this post was submitted on 02 May 2026
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Pan update after first cooking.
Minimal sticking, not sure I'd even call it sticking to be honest, no more than my previous (ceramic coated) pan. Didn't require much scraping and I was fine with just a wooden spatula. No detectable charring on the food either.
Didn't even use brush to wash it afterwards, just hot water and the same wooden spatula used to cook took care of it. It seemed unnecessary to use the brush. Thin coat of oil to finnish and it looks fine to me.
Looks good but best advice I can give is worry more about how your food tastes and the pan will take care of itself as long as you don’t let it rust, you are good.
I have a bit of a habit in nerding out with most things I do. This, I think, is just part of that.
The food I cooked was something I call my "basic slop-pan". It's tasty and nice, but nothing super interesting.
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Plus I figured it might be interesting to someone else who also enjoys nerding out on things to see how things progress. :D
To be fair I didn’t see the sub this was in. I’ve had my pans for a few years now and even the “bad” dishes, like tomato based sauces, I use my pans to prepare them. They obviously don’t look as pristine as yours, but the seasoning is good and they hold up to an egg the next use. Whenever I’m in doubt I douse it in some oil and get it hot enough to smoke then wipe it down and keep on cookin’.
Thank you for your input, much appreciated!