Before Use
Preparing Stone Cookware for First Use:
These steps are performed only once to prepare the cookware and do not need to be repeated.
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F). Do not exceed this temperature.
- Drying the Cookware:
Place the cookware in the oven for 15 minutes to remove any natural moisture and prepare the surface for oil.
- Use Protection:
Carefully remove the cookware using gloves and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
- Oiling the Cookware:
Generously coat the cookware inside and out, including the lid, with vegetable oil or fat.
- Preparing Process:
Fill the cookware with warm water and place it back in the oven for two hours.
- Cooling the Cookware:
Turn off the oven and allow the cookware to cool. Once cooled, wash it to remove excess oil.
Now the cookware is ready for use!
To prepare a dish or pizza tray, simply oil both sides and place it in the oven for one hour.
After processing, the stone will change color from gray to dark black while retaining its natural patterns.
You can repeat the process if you prefer a darker color. With daily use, the stone will gradually change color.
Care and Maintenance
Precautions to Avoid Damage:
The previous steps help prepare the stone for first use, but they do not guarantee complete protection from damage.
To Avoid Thermal Shock:
- Heat the cookware slowly on low heat.
- Wait for the cookware to cool before washing it.
- Avoid placing hot cookware on a cold surface.
- Avoid frying in the cookware during the first 10 uses.
- Use the heat distributor.
The cookware can be easily washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Although it is naturally non-stick, some food may stick to the bottom.
In this case, soak it in water for 10 minutes to make cleaning easier.
Additional Tips:
- Avoid using sharp tools when stirring food. Use wooden, plastic, or silicone utensils.
- If you want to maintain the original gray color, you can sand the cookware with fine sandpaper.
Information About Cookstone Cookware
Stone cookware takes us back to the early history of cooking, when metal was not yet used.
Soapstone is considered an ideal cooking material due to its unique thermal properties.
- Even Heating: Heats slowly and evenly, helping to cook food uniformly.
- Heat Retention: Maintains temperature for a long time, keeping food warm.
- Healthy and Safe: Free from any chemicals, resistant to acids in food, making it non-reactive and preserving food flavour and nutritional value.
Soapstone has been used since ancient times to make cookware, and this tradition continues today due to its unique properties.
