| CPC A47J 36/025 (2013.01) [B05D 5/08 (2013.01); C22C 21/00 (2013.01); C25D 11/18 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |

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1. A method of forming an adhered layer of polymerized seasoning oil on a non-stick anodized aluminum or aluminum alloy pan such that the polymerized oil is retained within the porous substrate of the pan, comprising the steps of: anodizing an aluminum pan work piece to provide an open porous, unsealed anodized pan surface;
preparing the anodized pan surface to receive a polymerizing seasoning oil within the open pores of the open porous, unsealed anodized pan surface; and
applying a polymerizing seasoning oil to the anodized aluminum pan surface such that it penetrates the open pores of the open porous, unsealed anodized pan surface.
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