Have an old rusty cast iron skillet? No need to throw it away because it’s incredibly easy to restore and season back to its glory days. Once it’s good to go it’s …
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How to Restore, Season and Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
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Hi,
I'm a new user for this cast iron skillet.
Where to storage the cast iron skillet which not attract any ants that you suggest?
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After usage and cleaning process, did the oil still stick on this skillet?
How often are you supposed to season your pan?
I brushed out the rust and seasoned it but some very faint brown spots are showing up, like a patina. Is this normal?
Thanks Billy! I was wondering why my cornbread tasted "rusty" like the pan. But, I really don't know which oil to use. I've read several, (flaxseed, vegetable oil, crisco lard). Are the more expensive cast iron pans better than the least, expensive?
NEVER use soap or paper towels on cast iron. He should know better.
Is it normal that when I follow the last procedure (rubbing oil and heating it), my skillet turns brownish from the burnt oil?
Can I use the cast iron skillet in the electric baking oven. I don’t have a gas one
Basically, a single cast-iron pan requires more daily oil consumption than an everyday recipe. The amount of money I would be spending buying oil, I can use that money to buy multiple non-stick aluminum pans. I am much better off just buying non-stick aluminum pans and pots.
It still has a stain at the end…?
My gf threw a rusted pan earlier… thank you!!!
When I was growing up we had a cast iron pan that became too rusty. My mother accidently left it in the broiler pan on high heat. All of the rust fell completely off on its own and the pan came out completely clean.
Vinny?
Awesome! Subscriber from Florida.
Fibers or Grains??
Inherited one from my late mother, she got it from a family friend's grandmother. Estimated close to 150 yrs old. Thanks for the info, exactly what I need!
Rust is easy to remove. What about baked-on carbon?
already threw it out rip
Thank you! I needed this exact video. Detailed but concise
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This is what not to do right? No soap !!!!
Just to clarify, after you cook and clean it.. when you put the oil back in it's just on the inside right? I've never actually cooked with mine and I'm terrified to mess it up!
What would you suggest using if your skillet has a wooden handle, instead of an oven?
How to clean a clean pan…
Thank you for your helpful video! I am grateful to God! He is good! Blessings!
Great video! Thank you for the tips, my cast iron is looking awesome!
YOUR MAN ,
USE S OS PAD , WIRE WILL GET INTO THE PORE OF CAST IRON
Would like if you would rub it w/ a towel at approx 2 mins to show if there is or isn't any black coming off. There is on mine and I scoured several times on a pan that didn't look as rusty as yours. I really wonder how sanitary eating off this pans really is.
No Not paper towel it leaves tiny especially on that crappy Lodge with the rough truck bed liner. You should sand that Lodge to a smooth surface like Griswold or Wagner or just buy good cast iron like Butter Pat, Field, Finex,or Stargazer all made in USA.
I don't have a working oven. Dang
I bought my first skillet (I bought a used in a really good condition) but it needs to be seasoned. I'm glad I found your video it's exactly what I was looking for. Now I'm going to restore an old griddle too (13 years old) that the other day slept under the rain. My bad. Thank you. They are in the oven now. Yay!!!
How often do you clean it with a brillo pad and how often do you season it? After each use?
Question. Does the iron skillet need to be completely free of bumpy spots and sticky surface edges? I don't know what to think about all the bumps and try to scrub it until it's smooth.
I've heard of people having pans for over 100 years. I wish someone in my family had a pan this old I could have inherited. Having a pan that old, sentimental value, thinking about what all that was cooked in it.
Help!! I seasoned my pan following your instructions BUT I think my olive oil is bad! As it started to cook in the oven it started not smelling right. What do I do? 🤦🏼♀️ I swear I shouldn't own cast iron…
This is great! Thank you!
What about cast irons with a wooden handle?
Good to know , but I'm watching video because of a cast iron vise I just got , vintage, wanted to clean and recondition it , probably not season it , though I could imagine I could on top of a woodstove. After applying oil , then wiping excess off , good tips, thanks
I made the mistake I now understand. I poured cold water after cooking fatty foods. Thinking of being the water to a boil then. It did not only not remove the oil, but sealed it in. Making the non-stick factor obsolete. And now everything sticks!
How do I clean off this very "implanted" stuck yuk oil ?!
I would do appreciate your input. Thank you in advance
The inside of mine has black chips that flake off. What should I do to remove and restore?
Just finished doing mine! Used Avocado oil and came out beautiful! Thanks for the tips 👍🏻
What if I don't have an oven? How am I "cook it for one hour" at 500 degrees?
Thank you for this video. I used your method on my cast iron pan. Voila 👌🏼 works perfectly.