How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan Step-By-Step Instructions
If your favorite cast iron skillet has become rusty, don’t throw it away! The great thing about cast iron cookware is that with a little time and attention, you can bring it back to life. We’ve included step-by-step instructions on how to clean, season, and revive a rusty cast iron skillet.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- Salt
- Vegetable oil
- Paper towel
- Dish soap
- Cleaning brush
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Sprinkle salt in your cast iron skillet.
- Soak some paper towels with oil, and rub the salt all over the bottom of the pan.
- Rinse with water. If there’s still some residue left, simmer a little water in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Use dish soap to clean the pan with a cleaning brush.
- Then use some paper towels to dry the pan thoroughly.
- Pour some oil onto some paper towels.
- Then rub the paper towels all around the inside and outside of the pan.
- Place the pan upside down in the oven. Bake for about 1 hour.
- Remove the pan from the oven (be careful as it’s extremely hot). Let it cool to room temperature.