They never get as non-stick as a Teflon coating, but over time they’re usable for pretty much everything. Screw babying it. Get a chain mail cleaner for it (an

They never get as non-stick as a Teflon coating, but over time they’re usable for pretty much everything. Screw babying it. Get a chain mail cleaner for it (and you definitely can use soap), use the pan often and especially when you’re doing something oily, and soon enough you’ll use it a lot.