Best Ways to Season Pampered Chef Stoneware

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Stoneware baking pans and trays from the Pampered Chef are designed to be naturally non-stick. You can cook food with little to no oil, without using coated non-stick pans that chip and flake away. In fact, these baking dishes get better with time thanks to a process called “seasoning” that improves the surface. Come with us to learn 2 ways to season your Pampered Chef Stoneware, plus discover how to clean it, the pros and cons of cooking with these products, where to buy them , and more!

How do you season Pampered Chef stoneware?

Season Pampered Chef stoneware by baking a high-fat food such as biscuit dough, cookies, or dinner rolls. For a lower fat alternative, spread a neutral cooking oil like grapeseed, avocado, or canola oil on the stoneware's surface before you cook on it. Repeat this step at least 2-3 times.

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Seasoning Stoneware with High Fat Foods

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  1. Season your stoneware by baking foods with a high fat content with it. The easiest way to start seasoning your Pampered Chef stoneware is to cook high fat foods on it. Those include biscuits, cookies, rolls, and other pastries with lots of butter and oil in them. The fat will bake into the stoneware and make it more non-stick. [1]
    • As you continue cooking with your stoneware, it will eventually turn brown and then black with seasoning. This process takes a long time and lots of uses. The higher the fat content in whatever you're cooking, the faster your stoneware will become seasoned.
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Seasoning Stoneware with Cooking Oil

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  1. Brush the surface of the stoneware with cooking oil before using it. For the first 2-3 times you cook or bake with your Pampered Chef stoneware, use a pastry brush to apply cooking oil to its surface before adding your food. This technique is a great option if you're avoiding high fat foods or are cooking a dish that isn't a pastry. [2]
    • Use a cooking oil with a neutral taste and a high smoke point, like avocado, grapeseed, or canola oil. Avoid seasoning the stoneware with olive or coconut oil, or they might impart their strong flavor to whatever you're cooking. [3]
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How often should you season Pampered Chef stoneware?

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  1. Season it for the first 2-3 uses or after a deep clean. For at least the first few times you cook with your stoneware, prepare a high-fat food or brush cooking oil onto the stoneware's surface. After that, you can stop adding extra oil every time you cook with it because it will be non-stick. [4] The only other time you need to re-season your stoneware is after a deep clean if you've scraped off all the old brown and black seasoning.
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Cleaning Pampered Chef Stoneware After Cooking

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    Rinse with hot water and scrape food off with a plastic scraper. Wait until the stoneware is completely cool before attempting to clean it. Next, rinse it in the sink with hot water from the faucet. Scrape off any food and oil residue using a plastic kitchen scraper , then rinse the stoneware one final time. [5]
    • As your stoneware becomes more seasoned, cleaning it should become quicker and easier.
    • Never use soap to clean your stoneware! Soap will ruin the seasoning and make the stoneware less non-stick.
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    Clean a stone mortar and pestle by grinding rice. If you have a stone mortar and pestle that looks a little gunky, grind up some white, dry, uncooked rice in it. Dump it out and check if the remaining powder is white. If it isn't, keep grinding more rice until you achieve that light color.

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    Dry the stoneware completely before using it again. Dry it off with a dish towel and put it away for the next time you use it to cook. You can also put it back in the oven while it's still cooling and let the heat dry it out. [6]
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Deep Cleaning Pampered Chef Stoneware

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    Let the stoneware cool after cooking, then scrape off the dried-on food. Use a plastic scraping tool or a kitchen brush to get the job done. This step removes the surface-level grime so you can focus on the built-up food and oils, as well as the flaking seasoning. [7]
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    Apply a baking soda paste and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. To make the paste, combine 1/2 cup (75 g) of baking soda with 3 tbsp (44.4 mL) of water in a bowl. Using your hands or a paper towel, spread the paste all over the stoneware's surface. Once it's spread, leave it on there for at least 10-15 minutes. [8]
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    Scrape or rinse off the baking soda paste in warm water. This step will get rid of most if not all the food and grease built up on your Pampered Chef stoneware. It will also remove the seasoning, so you may need to re-season it with high-fat foods or cooking oil. [9]
    • To deal with stains on your stoneware, cleaning specialist Alessandra Mendes suggests scrubbing them with the baking soda paste. "You may have to scrub stubborn stains for a while," she warns. "Once the stains have been removed," she says, "wipe the stone with a damp cloth and allow it to dry completely."
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Pros of Cooking with Pampered Chef Stoneware

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    It has a natural, non-toxic, non-stick surface. Pampered Chef stoneware naturally develops a non-stick layer over time as you cook with it. After the first few uses, you won't need to add much if any extra oil because the seasoning layer will be thick enough that cooked food will just slide off it. This makes it safer to cook with than Teflon or other non-stick pans that use chemicals to make them easier to clean.
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    It's durable and lasts for years (with proper care). Pampered Chef stoneware is known for its durability and longevity. People often inherit stoneware from their parents or grandparents and still find it easy to cook with, even after decades of use. As long as you clean and season it properly, you can expect to pass your stoneware onto your own children and grandchildren.
    • Stoneware also holds up against knives and other metal utensils. [10]
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    It heats up and cooks food evenly. Unlike some aluminized steel, stainless steel, and non-stick cookware, stoneware heats up and cooks food evenly. That means if you're baking cookies or muffins or anything else in the same stoneware piece, they'll cook at the same rate. [11]
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    It keeps food warm for longer. Stoneware retains heat longer than other materials like glass, stainless steel, or non-stick surfaces. This means it keeps your food warmer longer, so you don't have to eat it right out of the oven to enjoy it. [12]
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    It draws moisture out of food for crispier results. Want browner, crispier food? Then Pampered Chef stoneware is the way to go. Stone draws moisture out of food so it comes out with more of that crunch you love. [13]
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    It's easy to clean. Cleaning stoneware is easy, especially after it's been seasoned. The food and grease scrapes off easily with just a simple plastic scraper and hot water. No soap required! Even if you need to deep clean it, all you need to do is apply a baking soda paste and a little bit of elbow grease. [14]
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Cons of Cooking with Pampered Chef Stoneware

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    It weighs a lot. Pampered Chef stoneware is heavy compared to ceramic , glass, stainless steel, aluminum, and silicone. For that reason, it may not be ideal for people who have trouble lifting weights or don't have sturdy storage solutions in their kitchen. [15]
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    It's vulnerable to thermal shock. Hot stoneware should never be exposed to cold food. Otherwise, it will undergo thermal shock and crack. For that reason, you must let your stoneware heat up and cool down gradually, but you also should never try to preheat it. [16]
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Where to Buy Pampered Chef Stoneware

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    Buy from the Pampered Chef website or an authorized retailer. The easiest way to buy Pampered Chef stoneware bakeware and other items is on pamperedchef.com . You can also find its products through authorized retailers like Amazon , Target , and Walmart .
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    Order Pampered Chef stoneware from a consultant. Pampered Chef recruits home-based consultants to sell the cookware brand's products to their friends, family members, and neighbors. For every sale they make, they receive a commission, or a percentage of the profits. Ask people you know or search Facebook for a local Pampered Chef consultant. If you go through them, you may be able to handle the product before buying it and even see a demonstration.
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    Find Pampered Chef stoneware at second hand stores. Pampered Chef is a popular brand, and people sometimes give away or sell the cookware they don't want to use anymore. Check your local Goodwill, thrift stores, antique stores, garage sales, and estate sales for stoneware pieces. Remember, if it's brown or black in color, that just means it's well-seasoned and ready to cook with!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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    What is the temperature limit for Pampered Chef stoneware? The temperature limit for Pampered Chef stoneware is 450 °F (232 °C). [17]
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    Should you put Pampered Chef stoneware in the dishwasher? You should never put unglazed or partially glazed Pampered Chef stoneware in the dishwasher. Only do so if it's fully glazed. [18]
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    Is Pampered Chef stoneware safe and non-toxic? Unglazed Pampered Chef stoneware is considered safe and non-toxic. It's manufactured in the United States, and the clay it's made from is also mined in the US. No unsafe chemicals are sprayed onto its surface to make it non-stick. However, the fully glazed stoneware may contain a small amount of lead. [19]
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    I would recommend trying hot water and baking soda, or hot water and white vinegar. Either method shouldn't hurt, you'll just have to re-season.
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      Pampered Chef stoneware is designed to be naturally non-stick so you can cook food with little to no oil. Before you season your stoneware, you’ll need to wash it by hand with water only, since soap can ruin the pan. Once it’s dry, fill the inside of your pan â…” full with vegetable oil. Then, place the pan in an oven pre-heated to 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove it and let it cool with the oil in it for 2-4 hours. This will allow the pan to absorb some of the oil. Afterward, pour out the remaining oil and wipe the inside lightly with a paper towel. To learn how to season your pan before cooking, read on!

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