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Cleaning Cast Iron – Removing Rust and Corrosion
What you need:
- Fine (0000) Steel Wool
- Dish Washing Liquid
- Paper Towels
- Oil
- Aluminum Foil
How to:
- Use fine steel wool to remove rust from affected areas
- Scour until skillet returns to raw cast iron
- Wash the skillet thoroughly using warm water and dish soap
- Scrub with a bristle brush, gentle scouring pad or mesh sponge if needed
- Dry the skillet immediately with paper towels.
- Cover the pan with a coating of vegetable oil or other cooking oil over the entire piece, including bottom and handle. Use ONLY a small amount of oil
- Place the pan in the oven upside down on the top rack on top of a sheet of aluminium foil to catch drips
- Heat cast iron at 350 degrees for one hour
- Turn off the heat and let the pan sit in the oven until cool
Warnings & Cautions:
Don't use too much oil when oiling the pan or it will be sticky
Linda Says:
Also see tip on Cast Iron Seaoning
