Cast iron skillet restoration
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Cast iron skillet restoration
I thought some might be interested. I'm going to go through the steps of restoring old rusted cast iron cookware. I bought this skillet at an auction yesterday for $2
These old skillets are way better than new ones once restored. I'll be starting on it tonight and I'll add pictures and information as I go.
These old skillets are way better than new ones once restored. I'll be starting on it tonight and I'll add pictures and information as I go.
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Good to know, have done a couple myself. The wife when she first seen one like that said she wont eat anything out of it, haven't told her, but she has had plenty of meals out of ones that looked alot worse then that.
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Maybe after I get done here we can compare methods.
Here is a griddle that came with the skillet. I did it this morning. It looked about the same when I started.
Last edited by rockport; 08-26-2014 at 11:23 AM.
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First you soak the skillet in a 50/50 mix of white distilled vinegar and water.
I do it right in the sink. A plastic tote will work if you want to do a bunch at once.
The vinegar will eat the iron if you leave it in too long (overnight tops preferably checking on it occasionally)
I do it right in the sink. A plastic tote will work if you want to do a bunch at once.
The vinegar will eat the iron if you leave it in too long (overnight tops preferably checking on it occasionally)
Last edited by rockport; 08-26-2014 at 03:26 PM.
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Looks good, you pretty much go through the same process I go through. I will admit sometimes I do light layers of oil or grease/heat then do again X3 maybe X4. It makes sure when your seasoning a refurbished pan it gets coated evenly and into every crevice or pore. Also can add I turn the pan upside down while in the oven so any excess oil can drip to a pan below and not pool in the bottom causing that sticky lair.