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How to Clean Rust off a Cast Iron Skillet
Get your old cast iron looking as good as new with this simple solution.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Active Time
20
minutes
mins
Additional Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Cast-Iron Care
Yield:
1
Batch
Author:
Laura Ascher
Equipment
Scrubbing brush or wire brush
Materials
Vinegar
Water
Instructions
Fill a Tupperware or Rubbermaid tote with equal parts vinegar and water.
Then, place the rusty skillet into the mixture.
Let it sit for about an hour or up to 6 hours in extreme cases.
Remove it from the solution and scrub clean.
Repeat steps 2-4 until no rust remains.
Clean skillet with soap and water. Dry the skillet completely.
Coat the entire skillet, top, bottom, and handle with coconut oil. Wipe the excess oil off with a paper towel.
Place upside down in the oven and bake at 400°F for an hour. Leave it in the oven till cool.