How to cure or season a cast iron pan?

The Goal: Polymerization to create an impenetrable barrier! This can be done for curing or recuring a cast iron pan.

1. Wash and clean the pan.
2. Place in a cold oven at 200°F or lowest temperature until warm (~5 minutes).
3. Take 1 teaspoon of oil and rub it everywhere on the pan, including the handle.
4. Now rub it all off!
5. Place pan mid-oven upside down.
6. Turn oven on to it's normal highest heat (not self cleaning).
7. Leave it in the oven for 1 hour.
8. Turn off the heat and leave in oven until the pan is cool.
9. All done! Repeat 2 more times for best results (not necessary).

Citation: Taken from Alton Brown, Good Eats Reloaded, Season 1 Episode 1