Oct 12 • Holistic Home/Wellness 🏡
Cast Iron Comes Back To Life!
How to Recondition Cast Iron the Right Way
If your cast iron skillet is rusty, sticky, or just looking rough, don’t toss it. Cast iron can be brought back to life with a little patience. Here’s the process:
- Strip It Down Scrub the pan with steel wool or a stiff brush to remove rust, old seasoning, and buildup. If it’s really bad, soak in a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water for an hour (no more than that) to loosen heavy rust.
- Rinse & Dry Thoroughly Rinse under warm water and dry completely. Moisture is the enemy—place it in a warm oven for a few minutes to make sure no water remains.
- Oil It Up Rub a thin layer of a stable, high-smoke point fat like refined avocado oil, beef tallow, or even ghee over every surface—inside, outside, handle, everything. Wipe away excess. It should look almost dry, not greasy.
- Bake to Season Place the skillet upside down in a 450°F oven. Bake for 1 hour, then let it cool in the oven. Repeat 2–3 times for a solid, durable seasoning layer.
- Maintain It After each use, rinse with warm water, wipe clean, and apply a very thin coat of oil or fat. Avoid soap, avoid soaking, and it will get better every time you cook.
Cast iron lasts for generations if cared for right. Reconditioning isn’t just about restoring cookware—it’s about reclaiming a tool that connects us back to simpler, more grounded cooking.
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Cast Iron Comes Back To Life!
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