Reply #15: Be prepared for stuff to stick for a while

[Stinky The Clown]

Maybe even to stick badly. But don't give up and whatever you do .... NO scouring powder or soap. Clean the pan while still warm (not rewarmed) if possible, Use salt as an abrasive for the harder to remove stuff. And use the pan a lot. It could take many uses to get it going good.

And cook fatty foods at first. They leave more of the good stuff embedded in the pores of the metal. Breakfast sausage is a great seasoner. Bacon, too. No eggs for a while. Avoid pork chops as they're actually quite lean. Steak would be good. Just get the pan pretty hot and let the steak sear for a bit before you even try to turn it. It may catch at first, but as it sears it is likely to break loose.