Seasoning the outside?

[Stan D]

A friend brought me a couple pieces to re-season. One is a Wagner 1891 D/O. Nothing special, but a deal at $4.00, w/ glass lid. When I was stripping it, it looks like it didn't have seasoning on the outside, which makes me think; is this standard on a D/O? And should I do the outside this time?

 

[Doug D.]

You should season the outside to rustproof it, but cooking will not (or should not) build up additional seasoning over time on the outside of a pan.

 

[KevinE]

I'd strip it and season the whole shebang, inside and out.

 

[Stan D]

Thanks gang. I hadn't put that much thought in to it.