Get the most out of your Last Pan
The right technique is the difference between frustration and perfect results. Everything you need to know, step by step.
Using your Last Pan for the first time
Follow these 5 steps for a perfect start.
Wash the pan with warm water and mild dish soap. Dry completely. This removes any manufacturing residue from the factory.
Heat the pan on low to medium heat. Let it warm up gradually for 2–3 minutes. Never on high heat.
Add a tablespoon of avocado oil. Spread evenly across the bottom and sides using a paper towel.
Heat for 2 minutes on low to medium heat until the oil just begins to shimmer.
This is not seasoning like cast iron. Titanium does not build up a permanent fat layer.
Let cool. Wipe away any excess oil. Your pan is ready to use.
Every time you cook: adding oil is always necessary.
The water drop test
Never add food to a cold pan. The water test tells you exactly when the pan is ready.
Which oil works best for your dish?
Click an oil to see its smoke point, best use, and our recommendation.
The highest smoke point of any cooking oil. Neutral flavor, stable at high temperatures. Ideal for the first seasoning coat, everyday cooking, and searing.
Ghee (~485°F) is versatile and stable. Regular butter (~350°F) only on low heat. Both add rich flavor.
Great for everyday cooking on low to medium heat. Not for high heat. Perfect for vegetables, fish, and sauces.
High smoke point, neutral flavor. Great for everyday cooking and the first oil coat.
When heated, it forms a sticky, resin-like buildup on the titanium. Never use it for the initial oil coat.
The propellants and additives leave a sticky residue on the titanium surface. Always use regular oil from a bottle.
Do's & Don'ts
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Do the water drop test: wait until the droplet beads and dances. Add oil across the entire bottom and wait 20 seconds before adding food.
Low heat, a generous knob of butter or 2 tablespoons of oil. Wait until the fat is shimmering, add the eggs, and don't touch them for 2 minutes.
Scrub off with steel wool. Re-coat with avocado oil before your next cook.
Full reset: scrub with steel wool, rinse clean, re-coat with avocado oil. Lower your heat and make sure the entire bottom is covered with oil.
Cleaning your pan
Titanium is easy to clean and virtually indestructible.