I used the blue liquid that comes in my kits. I let it dry and reapply, then after it is completely dry I spray it down with Pam non-stick cooking spray. I amsure it is overkill but I would hate to have my action permanently stuck in a stock.
+1 - only I use "olive oil" pam.
Use play-doh to plug holes and make any dams you need.
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