Cast Iron ?

cb4004 · 12-21-2012, 04:51 PM

I got a cast Iron kit a few years back, tried the skillet and 4qt pot a couple of that was about it. I recently pulled them out of the attic recently only to find them with rust (obviously didn't season them right) my question is, what can I do to get them to be functioning tools in my kitchen, or has the damage been done?

chicagokp · 12-21-2012, 04:53 PM

How bad is the rust? Only surface? You can sand or wire wheel it? Or do a quick soak in a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar. Then sand, dry in the oven and season.

Southstar Jeff · 12-21-2012, 04:55 PM

If the rust is light, you can scour it off, then reseason. A short ( several hours) bath in a vinegar solution will do it too, just make sure to wash well with soap afterwards and then season.

A useful source:

http://www.wag-society.org/Electrolysis/lye.php

cb4004 · 12-21-2012, 05:09 PM

Very minnor surface rust, thanks for the advice. looking forward to cooking with these guys.

dmprantz · 12-21-2012, 06:12 PM

Bar keepers friend (oxalic acid) can do it in a matter of minutes instead of hours.

Dmp

jofprexus · 12-21-2012, 07:07 PM

Plenty of videos on YouTube too.

tish · 12-21-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb4004

I got a cast Iron kit a few years back, tried the skillet and 4qt pot a couple of that was about it. I recently pulled them out of the attic recently only to find them with rust (obviously didn't season them right) my question is, what can I do to get them to be functioning tools in my kitchen, or has the damage been done?

I leave my cast iron on the stove all the time. They get used every day, for just about every thing. Don't put them in the attic, basement, or away in a cupboard somewhere. Out of sight, out of mind. Use them all the time, clean with stiff brush and water, dry thoroughly, and coat them lightly with oil. They'll always be ready to use. Nothing better!

cholloway · 12-21-2012, 07:15 PM

^^^-----^^^ Keep 'em oiled!

Big Griz · 12-21-2012, 07:18 PM

X1

landarc · 12-21-2012, 07:35 PM

Hmmm, never though of Bar Keepers Friend, thanks for the tip DMP

Ye Olde Party Palace · 12-21-2012, 11:20 PM

If you cook something in your cast iron and it sticks, then wipe it out as well as possible. After wiping, sprinkle salt into the cast iron and use it to scour out the stuck residue. Rinse it out and reseason the cast iron. Bacon grease or margarine work well for seasoning.

Freddy j · 12-31-2012, 04:28 PM

This is pretty useful.

http://blog.lot18.com/2012/06/06-cast-iron/

How did you make out!

12-21-2012, 04:51 PM	#1
cb4004 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-05-12 Location: Escondido, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cast Iron ? I got a cast Iron kit a few years back, tried the skillet and 4qt pot a couple of that was about it. I recently pulled them out of the attic recently only to find them with rust (obviously didn't season them right) my question is, what can I do to get them to be functioning tools in my kitchen, or has the damage been done?

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chicagokp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How bad is the rust? Only surface? You can sand or wire wheel it? Or do a quick soak in a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar. Then sand, dry in the oven and season. __________________ UDS - Midi Me - Weber Performer - 22.5 Weber OTG - Weber Genesis - GOSM White Lightning Thermopen

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Southstar Jeff On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If the rust is light, you can scour it off, then reseason. A short ( several hours) bath in a vinegar solution will do it too, just make sure to wash well with soap afterwards and then season. A useful source: http://www.wag-society.org/Electrolysis/lye.php __________________ Stump's Prince Oklahoma Joe's Chuckwagon LBGE SBGE SS Performer Jumbo Joe Smokey Joe Silver Stoker wifi Stealthy super fast grey thermapen Vacmaster vp112

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12-21-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
cb4004 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-05-12 Location: Escondido, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very minnor surface rust, thanks for the advice. looking forward to cooking with these guys.

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Ye Olde Party Palace On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: Portland, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you cook something in your cast iron and it sticks, then wipe it out as well as possible. After wiping, sprinkle salt into the cast iron and use it to scour out the stuck residue. Rinse it out and reseason the cast iron. Bacon grease or margarine work well for seasoning. __________________ SNPP w/ mods, Patio Master(30 years old), Kettle Grill, Copper Penny UDS, and Maverick 73 thermo. Youth and enthusiasm are easily overcome by old age and treachery.

12-31-2012, 04:28 PM	#12
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	This is pretty useful. http://blog.lot18.com/2012/06/06-cast-iron/ How did you make out! __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini