How to Season a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet | How to Fix, Clean and Restore Cast Iron

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How to Season a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet
How to Fix and Clean a Cast Iron Pan
In this video I restored an old 50 year old cast iron skillet.
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@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

There's something soothing about watching cleaning videos. Am I right?

@victoriawade6704 3 жыл бұрын

100% soothing and educational lol

@RBNZ-lg9cy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video ya awsome I’m going to have a crack at it lol cheers heaps mate

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

@NolimitTEXAS 3 жыл бұрын

No comment

@patrickcooper9641 3 жыл бұрын

@@RBNZ-lg9cy good luck!

@alanaanderson7260 Жыл бұрын

I cannot tell you how many videos I watched that were 20 to 30 minutes long on cleaning cast iron skillets, and it was just so difficult to figure out what they were talking about cuz they were going on and on about different points and it was just difficult for me, but yours was straight to the point, concise, and I really appreciated that, very simple, thank you.

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@bouncingsoul777 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for getting straight to the point 👍

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I try to do that with all my videos

@angelajohnson5728 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@roxanehan 2 жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon I really liked your video! You got right down to business and I appreciate it! I hate long videos!

@BOBMAN1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon Some other 'restorer' took almost 15-minutes to throw acid, electrolysis, filing, then finally sand blasting at his rusty skillet. . .while providing remarkably little information about the process or why. Even watching 2-times speed it was slow and boring. So. like the others, I say Thanks!

@carlaspeigel9880 Жыл бұрын

My husband bought two very rusted cast iron skillets at a garage sale for a dollar. Thank you for providing an instructional video on how to bring these beauties back to life.

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! If they are really rusty I would let the baking soda and vinegar sit for a little while. You might have to do the process a few times depending on how bad the rust is.

@carlaspeigel9880 Жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon Thank you!

@DioBrando90 Жыл бұрын

One important note is you must season the iron immediately post the baking soda/ vinegar cleaning method. Or it will rust again within minutes even if left dry and exposed to oxygen.

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@Painted_Owl 9 ай бұрын

Yep, you could even see that happening in the video. Metal oxidizes immediately when exposed to O2, so it’s best to be quick.

@blackDavidFrost_Stout_Krout 5 ай бұрын

@@Painted_Owl OMG you're correct.. just before he wipes with canola oil skillet is rusty again

@therealrobinwilliams_affiliate 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@KATchUL8rFPV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was doing 2 at once and wondered wtf happened.

@lsfox9571 2 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point... bottom-line info!!! So much appreciated! But most important is that it worked like a charm! It REALLY worked exactly like in the video. Thanks so much. My 70+ year old large skillet with a lid looks absolutely GREAT! It's beautiful! I am so amazed! Thanks again!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I happy to hear that another pan was saved! Happy cooking!

@kawehi4183 Жыл бұрын

This is the perfect video for those of us living with adult ADHD. I loved that it was descriptive and straight to the point, yet you didn’t lose me 😆😍😆 This worked perfectly!

@davidhughes2622 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help with the old family hand me down. The only thing is how to wash it after uses?

@dipstick5869 9 ай бұрын

@@davidhughes2622 I rinse mine in hot water and wipe with a soft rag very soon after I use it. Then wipe it down good with a very small amount of cooking oil.

@chrissyliberty8117 3 жыл бұрын

After watching, I think this is the best cleaning method I've ever seen

@annab5733 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@monsterglo 2 жыл бұрын

I agree I never knew how to get rid of the rust , I'm 66 I knew how to season but not to get rid of the rust, this is fantastic cuz I have six pans that were donated to me that sure need this done 😀 👍

@marie22tully10 Күн бұрын

I inherited a set of really rusty cast iron skillets and was feeling overwhelmed. This was so helpful. Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon Күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sherrylosjoos 11 ай бұрын

You really helped me get over the fear of getting all of the rust off of my cast iron skillet! It’s ready to ROCK again! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon 11 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Happy cooking!

@MoschataLOVE 3 жыл бұрын

I don't do much commenting so please understand - you need to know how *relieving* it was to find a video (for this topic especially) where we weren't being condescended to, just given to the point, helpful information. I hope you have many more videos to come!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comment :) I try to upload a video every Sunday!

@dizneymn9713 3 жыл бұрын

The video was quick , easy to follow and to the point. Thank you

@tahrimaali1700 3 жыл бұрын

Finally get done my same size skillet restored after looking at so many tutorials! Thanks boss Chef for making things so easy to understand and not feeling overwhelmed.

@ladonnebennett6361 2 жыл бұрын

Short, HELPFUL, and sweet! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@greenewriter 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Great, easy tip. Never would have thought such a messy pan could be fixed!!

@marytoutloff2838 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear, concise and not too long~

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnmiller3005 3 жыл бұрын

Great method!

@pangguerrero8026 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Worked great!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@TheREALDASiKEST 3 жыл бұрын

Oddly satisfying and informative, liked! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Silvermist78 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this super easy to follow method! And well done on saving the 50 year old pan!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks!

@JohnDoe-qf1ur 2 жыл бұрын

good job. straight to the point. just the way I like it.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fernandoleer Жыл бұрын

The only way I’ll restore mine from now on. Thank you for making this!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@nicolenewell9860 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing, very easy and simple. It worked, thank you so much

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@pratiwisuci717 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is the simplest method and yet your skillet looks amazing.. Thanks for sharing

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@benton-benton 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Straight and to the point. Very much appreciated! Thanks!

@achefandhisspoon 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@slburtz4568 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick informative video! I have a few that we haven't used in a while and need cleaning up!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@wladimiralmenar9998 3 жыл бұрын

Exgelent video , I was able to restore my cast iron pan !!! Thank you !!!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad to hear! Thanks for stopping by!

@deannabifulco8457 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful we was looking for another way to get the rust off other than steel wool and this is the answer,thank you.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GrandpaD78 7 ай бұрын

Thank You! No fluff, a lot of info and great video / audio instruction!

@achefandhisspoon 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@adrianaespinosa8647 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Great job!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@bethleblanc656 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! very impressive work you've done on that skillet. Thank you for these wonderful tips.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@robertrogers7610 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! I'm going to start Buying old cast iron at yard Sales!!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@elmagnifico4275 2 ай бұрын

Great video!! Thanks

@liadelvalle2722 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I truly enjoyed it.

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CollinsCountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was super helpful and quick to watch! :) I’m cleaning up 6 old cast iron skillets that my grandma just gave me:) We will be using them in some upcoming homesteading videos on our KZfaq channel.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

The old cast irons were just made better than the new one cast irons.

@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911 Жыл бұрын

Your Grandma said to donate them to me🤔😜🙏🙏🙏

@MollyDies Жыл бұрын

OMG Thank you so much for the home chemistry! Every video was like "scrub with your elbow grease" and that is not realistic for me. Such a good video with great results! Thank you again!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@crystalbridenthal4294 5 ай бұрын

In the process now. So far so great! Quick easy an most importantly, effective! Thank you❤

@achefandhisspoon 5 ай бұрын

That's great to hear!

@kylieraestrampe3993 9 ай бұрын

That turned out beautifully, thank you for sharing

@achefandhisspoon 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@pamelarachil3730 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! This was super helpful! I just got a couple of cast iron pans/skillets and stupidly, left them outside and then it rained. I didn't realize what I did until I saw all the rust! Can't wait to go to the store tomorrow to get some baking soda!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Let me know how they turn out!

@stefaniegarcia6219 2 жыл бұрын

This IS oddly satisfying to watch and very helpful. I have an old cast iron pan my mom gave me as well. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@sontelena8818 9 ай бұрын

Yes the first part is very satisfying!! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@katiebland4829 2 жыл бұрын

Ready to use this technique to clean my new-to-me skillets that I got from my belated grandma. Thanks so much.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to hear that they are being handed down! The old cast irons are so much nicer to use!

@tracymccallum1536 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I now know that I've been doing it all wrong 🤣. Your method is a great idea. Thanks again 😊

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@MisterB1649 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your knowledge and lack of ego in just showing us how to do this. I looked at several others, and yours is WITHOUT QUESTION, the best both for content as well as how efficient the video was. I like it, and I'm a new subscriber !

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words!

@richqualls5157 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@raquelrivera3813 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@athorpe630 3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 frying pans I'm about to restore. And so i'm going to try this way. Thanks.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@NigiriCat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it gives me confidence to tackle my own pan. I was worried it was going to be a nightmare of scrubbing and chemicals, but this looks to be perfectly doable. Easiest sub in a while.

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hanimemon8022 Жыл бұрын

Really it's proper way

@breezy7725 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for showing this awesome video, I had no clue it is that easy to clean the iron skillet.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@MarkPalace 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@metalone2055 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job... one thing most don't realize is when cast is heated it generates it's own lubricaty, when it's good and clean. the cleaning instructions in this tutorial were very good.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@abdullahal-shimri3091 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I bought my first carbon steel pan (needs the same maintenance as cast iron). After one layer of seasoning, my pancakes were sliding around in the pan.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon steel are great pans too!

@deannapyszka1 3 жыл бұрын

I watched quite a few videos on how to do this. This was my favorite.👍

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tjskitchen6363 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for sharing the tip..

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@noahcarpenter3057 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I just did my first ever restoration on a cast iron griddle someone in my building was about to throw away using this method. Worked great!! Cant wait to cook with it

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

The more you use it, the better it gets!

@frankiedhampton6658 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. I have several cast iron fryers pots, etc. Some passed down from family and some I brought. So far I have been treating them with love. I learned to never let water sit in them. I’m teaching that to my daughter in law. I purchase them for her and she loves them.

@vmanismyname1534 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first a couple months ago. Still getting used to it! Lol

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! and thank you for sharing your story!

@sdsa007 Жыл бұрын

smooth and shiny! transformational!

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MickeyRawson 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Simple and clear! Very much appreciated and what I will be doing on this cold day in Michigan!

@achefandhisspoon 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lilomanaolana3749 Жыл бұрын

you are awesome, i love my cast iron skillet, recently i left it 1/2 full of water and forgot about it while i was visiting family out of state for a few days. when i returned it was rusted, not as bad as yours, but bad enough that i havent cooked on since. I will do this in the morning and hope it comes out as good as yours. Thanks a million

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@garryjgarcia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I just used my cast iron for the first time in years after restoring it with this method. I almost threw it away because of rust.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@veraharrison2429 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks 🤗

@user-zx5xw4yw2e Жыл бұрын

👍 Straight to the point I love it SUBSCRIBED

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Happy you liked it! Thanks for subscribing!

@imover9999 2 жыл бұрын

A small tip of preference (everyone does it different) I find it personally better to start on a lower temp and after 15 minutes bump it up to your desired temp, and in between the lower (220) temp and the higher (450) I like to pull it out and wipe the excess off. It bubbles up and forms a bumpy texture otherwise that will flake eventually from being too thick. Less is more, and you want your seasoning smooth, even if it takes longer. Again, just my preference, so take it with a grain of salt.

@imover9999 6 ай бұрын

@@stm5258 I'm not allowed to give constructive criticism to help someone potentially improve? Or at least try another method to see if it works for them? Sorry, didn't realize I had to make a video in order to have any helpful insight on a subject. I guess all books are null and void since they're not in video format.

@josephjewett5446 3 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point. Good video man. I've restored about a dozen pieces, never thought to use vinegar. I'll def try that next time.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@berniem.6965 3 жыл бұрын

Soda and lye (caustic, so be careful) are best to remove seasoning and food residues without harming the metal. Acids like vinegar are best to remove rust but they also dissolve the iron. Therefore use a lower concentration (water + white vinegar mixed 1:1) and don't soak the skillet longer than necessary. Electrolysis is the best way to get rid of everything (while preserving the maximum amount of iron), but it also requires some equipment.

@ArianaAlina 3 жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon yes thank you for getting right to the point. A lot of youtubers get it so very wrong when they talk in great detail about which ever task they are talking about. I think less words are always best.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArianaAlina Thank you!

@dianegreaves3796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great help!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marywatkins6798 3 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@juliesullivan7994 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this simple video! I have been afraid of restoring my cast iron skillets for years and they've been sitting on a shelf in my laundry room forever. But after watching your video I got enough courage to do it and it is in the oven right now after doing all the steps that you showed in the video. Thank you for helping me conquer my fear!. :-)

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@NYCBiGDEAZ718 Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@vickiehovatter4137 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much!!!. I'm going to start this first thing in the AM. I have a skillet that was my Granny's. I'm sure it is over 100 years old. You have given me hope.❤

@johnthonig1692 7 ай бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon I was told that I could use Dawn and fine steel wool

@carrie2550 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I have a rusty cast iron pan that I have been putting off cleaning. With this method, it is clean and in the oven! The baking soda and vinegar work great!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@babylove8541 Жыл бұрын

Quick & simple👌🏼

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dl7562 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video ❤️

@Citizenesse8 6 ай бұрын

This is the most straight to the point cast iron cleaning and seasoning video I've seen. It's practical and straightforward and I am so appreciative. I have about 10 cast iron pots and pans that I have to work on and some are older than I am and I am going to do this. Some of them I purchased years ago and some of them were my grandparents pots and pans. I've been hauling them around with me when I moved and I haven't been cooking with them. I love cooking with cast iron.

@achefandhisspoon 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! So many videos make it very daunting, but I've had great results doing it this way. There is nothing like the old cast irons! Best of luck and happy cooking!

@jojohnson215 2 жыл бұрын

I just found my cast iron pan a few days ago and it was covered in rust and I was hoping it wasn't too far gone. Thankfully I randomly stumbled upon this video. I will clean and restore it next weekend. Thanks for sharing!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@jojohnson215 2 жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon will do! 👍

@gentlecure 2 жыл бұрын

Best and easiest method I have ever seen!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@devinthomas4866 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks

@achefandhisspoon 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@kathybrothers4970 3 жыл бұрын

I have a rusty cast iron pan that has been in my family for generations. This video is helpful, so now I can restore my cast iron pan!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Would love to hear how it turned out!

@jt1364 3 жыл бұрын

Do more research first. Getting rid of rust is nowhere near as easy as this guy makes it out to be.

@whiteafricannun3377 3 жыл бұрын

@@jt1364 or get real copper cookware.... cast iron is a culinary joke..

@abdullahal-shimri3091 3 жыл бұрын

@@jt1364 I would just grind out the rust with grit paper. This guy made it too complicated.

@ashleycoates2471 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this!! I was never taught how to care for cast iron skillets and your video has helped me so much after I accidentally messed up my grandma’s pan 🙏

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Bionda_5.0 3 ай бұрын

Will give this a try

@rachelrocha4319 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!!Thank you !!

@achefandhisspoon 5 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you liked it!

@monsterglo 2 жыл бұрын

I am 66 years old and never saw this type of process to get rid of the rust I knew how to season but I didn't know how to get rid of the rust this is freaking awesome 😊💖😚

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jondrew55 3 жыл бұрын

The best part about cast iron pan videos is no one seems to agree on the proper way to clean and season them. I’ve used a wire brush on my drill to clean the rust and old seasoning off and then season it with vegetable oil at around 450 degrees. But I’ve seen dozens of videos that make it seem like there is some sort of voodoo involved and you have to do it some special way. This way looks pretty good too

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, people are very passionate about their cast irons! haha

@Happyhippy70 3 жыл бұрын

I use lard, love cast iron.

@phillipklees7551 10 ай бұрын

Great job, perfect video

@achefandhisspoon 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@michellelui7645 2 ай бұрын

This is beautiful

@ashleyvincent2715 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to get a cast-iron frying pan or skillet I’ve been watching you on KZfaq app I gonna see if I can keep mine for a long time and see how it goes cheers I’ll get back to you

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! keep me posted!

@meenal22 2 жыл бұрын

I am sooo thankful for these amazing tips bro😅 Great & a very precise video 😎

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@javierantoniovarasgenestie5313 Жыл бұрын

I found an old iron pan in the backyard. Thanks to your video I will restore it. Very good video. Thanks for the info

@achefandhisspoon Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@DistrustingToaster 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only watched one of your videos but I noticed you had 999 subscribers and I just had to, the screenshots are so satisfying haha

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

were you 1,000? 😃

@DistrustingToaster 3 жыл бұрын

AChefandHisSpoon I was 😄 and having now watched a bunch of your videos I’m glad!

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

@@DistrustingToaster Awesome! Thanks so much! 😃

@gugushabangu4097 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! My dad has inherited some skillets and really large pots. When I asked for 2 he said the only condition is if I can restore them and I have to use then since he doesnt know how to restore them. Will try this! Thank you! Just in time before Christmas.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Let me know how it turns out!

@gugushabangu4097 3 жыл бұрын

@@achefandhisspoon It turned out great! The only thing I struggled with is oiling while the pan was hot! But it's so worth it. My parents challenged me to do all the pots now so I'll be doing that for them for the holidays remaining. Thank you!

@williambower2458 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@samanthatindal2602 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you so much for this

@dponzi56 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I read so many contradictions in the comments, its hard to know what is what. Use soap, don't use soap. Use vegetable oil, never use vegetable oil. I've been using cast iron for over 10 years. I have 6 different pots and pans. I've seasoned them all, with canola oil, like you did, but I wash them with soap and water and dry them with a towel. After, I warm them up a bit on the stove, then apply another VERY thin layer of oil before I let them cool down and put away. That last bit was just another thing someone else told me when I first got into cast iron. I haven't had a problem yet.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, people are very passionate about their cast irons 😂 Thanks for the tips! I agree !

@jamesaroeuett1567 3 жыл бұрын

You've got it right. Modern dish soap is not a problem. Canola oil or other vegetable oil is the right oil to use. After use, wash with warm water and dish soap if needed (or scrub with kosher salt and water instead). Dry completely on the stove, apply a very very very thin layer of canola oil, then let it cool.

@jt1364 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're doing everything right. I do the same.

@LordYukimoru 3 жыл бұрын

I just tried your restoration tips and the results were great! Only downside is that my pan started to really smoke when placed back into the oven for it's second coat of oil, and it set off my fire alarms in my apartment. After clearing the area of smoke, I lowered the oven's temperature from 500 degrees to 375, and add two more coats of oil (I used both avocado oil and coconut oil) and it worked out fine. Thanks for sharing this! I'll be saving your video for future reference.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Sounds like you made the right adjustments for your cast iron. Sometimes we need to make adjustments and do what works for us. 👍

@inpraiseoflifeitself 2 жыл бұрын

Coconut oil has about 100 degrees Fahrenheit lower smoke point than canola oil (350 F vs. 450 F), so that may be why you were experiencing significant smoke at those temperatures.

@LordYukimoru 2 жыл бұрын

@@inpraiseoflifeitself Noted, thanks the tip 👍 I remember reading that coconut oil didn't have a high smoke point. That's why I mixed it with avocado in the next time I did it (avocado oil has a smoke point of 500) and had no problem after that.

@playgroundchooser 9 ай бұрын

That smoke means it's working. :) The oils are breaking down and polymerizing; forming long hard chains of hydrocarbons. But yeah, avocado isn't bad, but coconut oil has a very low smoke point.

@ZeeBe66 9 ай бұрын

I just found your video! I have several 50year plus cast irons skillets and I'm going to try. I will post again after I try this. Thanks for the info.

@achefandhisspoon 9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@AlexisStern 2 жыл бұрын

It worked for me! Thank you!

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jenniaaron1743 2 жыл бұрын

A couple of questions: what are you using to rub the soda paste on and is it 20 minutes each time in the oven? Thank you for the straight forward & easy to follow video! Am eager to try this out on some forgotten & forlorn skillets that are verrrry rusted.

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I just use a paper towel to rub it on the pan. Yes, 20 minutes each time in the oven. Let me know how the pans turn out!

@carmenhill4998 2 жыл бұрын

I had mines for 13 years it had gotten really rusty!!! I was going to toss it until I came across to you I follow exactly what u did now my iron cast skillet is save thanks. 😊

@achefandhisspoon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@katherinemarkva7552 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Just recovered a very old cast iron dutch oven. Can't wait to use it.😊

@achefandhisspoon 11 ай бұрын

That's great! Glad you could save it!

@SuperMaugi 9 ай бұрын

Thank's for the tips.

@achefandhisspoon 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@RoyCampbell61 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. A good cast iron can last a life time.

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@CraszyAsce 3 жыл бұрын

What type of cloth/sponge do you recommend using to clean the cast iron pan after normal use?

@achefandhisspoon 3 жыл бұрын

I just use the spongey side of a kitchen sponge

@vmanismyname1534 3 жыл бұрын

While still pretty warm, scrape it with a flat wooden spatula or wire mesh and remove debris. Then rub in some veg oil with a cloth that produces as little lint as possible. I use a bandanna-style fabric. Nothing is perfect but it will do the trick and keep it shiny until next time. Don't put too much oil, just enough to coat. Not sure if that's the best way, but it works for me.

@cheyennehamilton8445 3 жыл бұрын

I use a piece of chain mail I got from Walmart it doesn’t leave any cloth fibers and works great for taking everything off