Comments on: How to clean a rusty cast iron skillet

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:46:43 +0000

In reply to Brianna. Oh good idea Brianna. You really do have to crank up the heat because you need the oil to change it's molecular structure (so I read) and actually bond with the metal of your pan. That only happens at high temperatures. Otherwise your skillet may be sticky. Try it again and see how it goes! --Rachel

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:27:07 +0000

I just got three rusty ones from some friends. I soaked them for an hour in vinegar first and it made the elbow grease portion of the task MUCH easier. I seasoned mine at a lower temperature, but wasn’t happy at the results. I think I’ll give yours a go. Thanks!

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:31:31 +0000

In reply to Nelly.

Wow Nelly. I wish I could find cast iron skillets in the woods. I’m jealous. 😉 –Rachel

By: Nelly

Nelly — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 07:40:03 +0000

Thanks for this! I own 4 cast iron skillets I found in the woods several years ago. They are rusty, so I’ve never bothered with them even though I know they are valuable. Now I can fix them up for when I get a new stove!