Seasoning Cast Iron - So it doesn't stink up the house

[chopsaw]

My grates have the lugs on both sides,

Must be part of the newer design . Mine are only on the bottom . Good idea to put them on both sides .

 

[JckDanls 07]

placed them on the gas grill at 400 F for an hour

Gas grill is a good way to clean your smoker grates too (if they will fit in it)...

 

[MikeRobinson]

I am fortunate to live much-too-close to the "Lodge Mother Ship" in S. Pittsburg, TN. (This presents definite issues at Christmastime!) After learning from their website that they use Canola oil in their factory seasoning process, I simply bought a spray-can of it at the grocery. Spray it on, wipe the excess off with a paper towel, and bake for an hour. (I use 450º.) Turn off the oven before you go to bed, and allow it to cool naturally overnight. Done.