Baking Tray & Roasting Pan Seasoning and Care Guide

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IMPORTANT: Do not stovetop season your Baking Trays and Roasting Pans.

Our Baking Trays and Roasting Pans are recommended for the below heat sources only, and are NOT suitable for stovetop use!

Please note that the following information only applies to our AUS-ION™ Baking Trays. Our nöni™ Baking Trays do not require seasoning.

Our AUS-ION™ Baking Trays and Roasting Pans have been seasoned and are ready to use, straight out of the box! Remember, this is NOT a synthetic coating — this is real, natural seasoning that will continue to change and improve as you cook/bake.

1. Preheat your tray/pan in the oven to 90°C for 15 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven (take care, it'll be HOT!), and place on a heat-resistant surface.
2. With a lint-free cloth or tough paper towel (avoid microfibre as it is synthetic and made from plastic), wipe a very thin layer of oil over the entire tray/pan. We recommend rice bran oil, though any cooking oil or fat with a high smoke point can be used for seasoning. You only want the lightest layer possible — wipe on, then wipe off. The tray/pan should look dry, like there is no oil left on the surface. Too much oil is one of the most common causes of weak, flaking, sticky or problematic seasoning.
3. Increase the oven temperature to 250°C. Place the tray/pan upside down in the oven for 1.5 — 2 hours. Switch the oven off and without opening the door, leave the tray/pan to cool in the oven for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
4. Repeat the oven seasoning process 1–3 times to establish a strong seasoning foundation for corrosion resistance. You will notice your tray/pan start to darken in colour.
5. Start baking and roasting! We recommend greasing the tray/pan with a light layer of butter or oil.

Just like our AUS-ION™ pans, we recommend cleaning your Baking Trays and Roasting Pans under hot running water, and drying thoroughly — preferably in a warm oven. For any tough, stuck-on bits, lightly scrub with a brush, steel wool, or scraper. To maintain your seasoning, avoid using detergents.

1. We recommend greasing your tray/pan prior to use, especially whilst you're getting familiar with it and your seasoning is young. Seasoning will continue to improve with baking/roasting.
2. As our trays/pans are very conductive, there is no need to preheat prior to use (though you may wish to for extra crispy pizza bases!) and things may cook faster than what you're used to, so keep an eye on your cooking times.
3. If you have cooked something acidic and it has stripped your seasoning, simply re-season as per the instructions above.

Why is my Baking Tray/Roasting Pan patchy?

Our Quenched seasoning is real, natural seasoning. It is not a synthetic coating. It will change and evolve depending on what/how you cook. The beauty of seasoned iron is that it's forever renewable! What's important is how it cooks, not how it looks.

Why is my food sticking?

There are many variables and factors at play when it comes to cooking — temperature, cooking time, if you greased your tray/pan, the texture and wetness of your food, your seasoning, etc. Our iron Baking Trays and Roasting Pans are extremely conductive, and don't have a synthetic non-stick coating, so it may take some adjusting and tweaks to find what works best for your cooking needs.

Can I use my Roasting Pan on the stovetop?

Yes, with a mindful approach! If you have just pulled your Roasting Pan out of the hot oven and want to deglaze the pan to make a sauce or gravy on the stove, this will likely be okay as the metal is already hot and evenly expanded — so long as you use a low heat and your biggest element. However, if you are putting a cold Roasting Pan on a hot stovetop (particularly where the element is small), it could result in uneven movement in the base. Please note, warping is not covered under our warranty.