How to Season Your RTAnvil Carbon Steel Skillet

Your RTAnvil Skillet No.1 arrives with a thin coat of avocado oil to prevent rust during shipping — but that’s not seasoning. You must season it before first use, or it will rust. Here’s exactly how.

What You’ll Need

• Avocado oil (high smoke point)
• Paper towels
• Your oven

Step-by-Step Seasoning

1. Wash and dry. Wash your skillet with hot water and dry it completely — on a warm burner if you want to be thorough.
2. Oil it thin. Apply avocado oil in a thin, even coat over the entire skillet, inside and out. Then wipe it almost all off with a paper towel. It should look dry, not greasy.
3. Bake at 550°F for 1 hour. Place the skillet upside down in your oven and bake for one hour.
4. Cool and repeat. Let it cool, then repeat 2–3 times for a strong foundation.

What to Expect

Your skillet will darken with each use. That’s good — it’s building the natural nonstick patina that makes carbon steel legendary. Cook with fats, avoid long acidic simmers early on, and your skillet will only get better.

Every RTAnvil skillet is hand-forged in Springfield, MO, serial numbered, and backed by our lifetime warranty. Get the full combo set here.