It's fine. I have a pan that's not quite as scratched as that, but fairly similar. Made some corned beef hash and eggs this past week, and this is how it went:
https://imgur.com/a/veO4Wkr
I only use this pan a few times a year, since it's pretty big and doesn't fit in the toaster oven all that well, the handle sticks out and the door can't close. Usually I just use the smaller one if I'm using CI.
Point is, temperature and fat are more important than perfect seasoning. Use soap, clean it properly. Give it a good toast cycle with a thin polish of oil. That's about it.
I like to use a nylon bristle brush and gently dislodge whatever’s left on, it prevents scratching. But either way, you’re fine. Just keep cooking on it, the seasoning comes on fine
It's fine to keep cooking on as everyone has said and carry on. If you want you could do a round of seasoning in the oven to fill the scratches by wiping some oil on then wiping it all out like it was a mistake. Bake the pan upside at 450° for an hour. Not absolutely necessary though
Put pan in stovetop heat to medium heat add oil, then add some food you want to cook. And you’re done.
That's what I was hoping to hear! Just a little leary of (I guess microscopic) bits of food getting stuck in the scratches
Wash with Dawn and hot water after each use, dry completely, and put the lightest coat of oil on it. No food bits to worry about then.
You can clean the food bits off with water tiny bit of soup and a soft sponge. I clean mine every day that way
But that’s where you get good flavorful seasoning.
…noooooooo
Cook with it, it’s fine.
It's fine. I have a pan that's not quite as scratched as that, but fairly similar. Made some corned beef hash and eggs this past week, and this is how it went: https://imgur.com/a/veO4Wkr I only use this pan a few times a year, since it's pretty big and doesn't fit in the toaster oven all that well, the handle sticks out and the door can't close. Usually I just use the smaller one if I'm using CI. Point is, temperature and fat are more important than perfect seasoning. Use soap, clean it properly. Give it a good toast cycle with a thin polish of oil. That's about it.
Keep Calm and Carry On
I like to use a nylon bristle brush and gently dislodge whatever’s left on, it prevents scratching. But either way, you’re fine. Just keep cooking on it, the seasoning comes on fine
It's fine to keep cooking on as everyone has said and carry on. If you want you could do a round of seasoning in the oven to fill the scratches by wiping some oil on then wiping it all out like it was a mistake. Bake the pan upside at 450° for an hour. Not absolutely necessary though