How Do You Clean And Season Cast Iron?
With these cleaning and seasoning instructions, old cast iron pans will make a welcome addition to your kitchen. Follow steps 1-8 for cleaning old pans and 9-14 for seasoning clean or new pans. Note: Some individuals shy away from using oven cleaner and other cleaning products when removing built-up grime and rust from their cast iron. These individuals recommend burying the pan in a wood fire to clean it. Not being familiar with this method, it is not being recommended here.Difficulty: AverageTime Required: VariesHere’s How: • Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while cleaning cast iron since the methods can require using products that may be harmful to skin and eyes. If you’ll be using your pan for cooking rather than display, use a cleaning method within your comfort zone for food consumption. • Begin by spraying the pan with oven cleaner and sealing it in a large plastic bag. • After a day or two, take it out of the bag and scrub it down with a brass brush. • If all the grease do
