I’m convinced there’s no right answer to this. Whatever works for you. The internet will never agree no matter what you do. Hell, put it in the dishwasher and (optional) re-apply the seasoning if you want to.
Personally I put it on the stove just to heat it up slightly, and them I rinse it under hot water while scrubbing with a light plastic brush just to get and chunks and gunks out. Once done I put it on the stove to burn/polymerize any leftover grease and add to the seasoning.
Sometimes I use some mild dish soap if I suspect that any flavor might carry over.
I’ve found brushes with natural bristles (not sure of the material but the handle is made out of wood) to hit the sweet spot between abrasive and gentil on the coating.
I’m convinced there’s no right answer to this. Whatever works for you. The internet will never agree no matter what you do. Hell, put it in the dishwasher and (optional) re-apply the seasoning if you want to.
Personally I put it on the stove just to heat it up slightly, and them I rinse it under hot water while scrubbing with a light plastic brush just to get and chunks and gunks out. Once done I put it on the stove to burn/polymerize any leftover grease and add to the seasoning.
Sometimes I use some mild dish soap if I suspect that any flavor might carry over.
I’ve found brushes with natural bristles (not sure of the material but the handle is made out of wood) to hit the sweet spot between abrasive and gentil on the coating.