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dahermit · November 6, 2013, 04:55 PM

Any "seasoning" you apply to the Cast Iron will certainly burn-off and likely smoke when you melt lead in it. For lead melting use, there is no reason to season the Dutch Oven. As for Cast Iron ingot molds, I seem to remember that any grease or oil will cause the ingots to stick in the molds. It is likely best just to use the Dutch Oven in its rusty state.

November 6, 2013, 04:55 PM	#2
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Any "seasoning" you apply to the Cast Iron will certainly burn-off and likely smoke when you melt lead in it. For lead melting use, there is no reason to season the Dutch Oven. As for Cast Iron ingot molds, I seem to remember that any grease or oil will cause the ingots to stick in the molds. It is likely best just to use the Dutch Oven in its rusty state.