Caring for Your Netherton Foundry Pie Dish

Using Your Pre-Seasoned Iron Pie Dish for the First Time

• Your pie dish is ready to use straight away.
• Simply rinse it in hot water (no soap or detergent), dry it thoroughly, and begin baking.
• For enhanced results, you can apply a very thin coat of flax oil before the first use. This helps deepen the seasoned layer and improves the non-stick performance over time.

Re-Seasoning Your Pie Dish at Home

Re-seasoning restores your dish’s natural non-stick surface and protects it from rust.

To re-season:

• If rust is present, remove it with fine sandpaper or steel wool.
• Wash the dish in hot, soapy water and scrub with a stiff brush or scouring pad.
• Rinse and dry completely. Do not allow it to air dry.
• Using a clean cotton cloth, apply a very thin layer of flax oil to the entire surface (inside and out).
• Place the dish upside down on an oven rack with a tray beneath to catch any drips.
• Slowly heat the oven to 250°C.
• Once at temperature, bake for 1 hour. Then switch off the oven and allow the dish to cool inside.
• Repeat if necessary to build a strong seasoned layer.
• Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Using Your Pie Dish

• Always preheat your oven before placing the pie dish inside
• Do not use directly over a flame or on a stovetop
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Never place a hot dish into cold water
• Suitable for oven use up to at least 300°C

Cooking with Acidic Ingredients

• The seasoning can be affected by highly acidic fillings such as citrus or tomato-based pies.
• For best results, re-season the dish before baking acidic recipes
• If discolouration or rust appears, follow the re-seasoning steps

Cleaning Your Pie Dish

• Do not put your dish in the dishwasher
• Avoid soaking
• Wash with hot water and a stiff brush. Do not use soap or detergent
• To remove stubborn food, gently simmer water in the dish until it loosens
• Dry thoroughly with a towel
• Apply a light coat of flax oil before storing to protect the surface

Storing Your Pie Dish

• Store in a dry, well-ventilated space
• Do not cover tightly, as trapped moisture can cause rust
• If stacking with other cookware, place a soft cloth or paper between surfaces to protect the seasoning

With regular use and simple care, your Netherton Foundry pie dish will become even better over time. It will develop a naturally non-stick finish, a rich patina, and the durability to serve for generations.

Netherton Foundry is a proudly family-owned business in the heart of South Shropshire, once known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Where smokestacks once dominated the skyline, today there is a gentler rhythm to life, but the legacy of innovation remains.

Drawing deep inspiration from Shropshire’s iron masters of the 18th and 19th centuries, especially Abraham Darby, the pioneer behind the world’s first iron bridge, Netherton Foundry blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern environmental conscience. Their work reimagines the spirit of that extraordinary era, honouring its ingenuity while being mindful of the environmental lessons it left behind.

Each product is a celebration of heritage, quality, and sustainability, reflecting a time when things were made to last and made with care.