Cast iron

[quadrafire]

Anyone ever clean an "old" cast iron skillet from the "brink" of its life? I was wondering about sanding the "heck" out of one and re-seasoning. Any tips/hints?

[Jason]

Just stick it in a bed of coals or over a flame until it's glowing red hot, let it cool slowly, then season it with olive oil.

[Bofire]

get rid of the rust, oil the hell out of it get it hot oil it again, get it hot, never use soap. just cook, empty, add water boil it, dump it out. oil it. it should turn black soon, oil it then oil it and heat it and did I say oil it?
Carl

[BOWHUNTER45]

get rid of the rust, oil the hell out of it get it hot oil it again, get it hot, never use soap. just cook, empty, add water boil it, dump it out. oil it. it should turn black soon, oil it then oil it and heat it and did I say oil it?
Carl

Yeah something like that 

[quadrafire]

Yea I only boil water in them, then scrub. BUT, if you were to find one in bad condition, say at a garage sale. Would you sand the 'heck' out of it? Prior to the above treatments?

[raekmike]

Yes, you can sand the kay~rap out of it as much as u want. As long as u restart the seasoning process right after your done. You'll be basically starting over like it was just out of the cast...

[quadrafire]

Thanks Rae----that is what I was thinking.

[wadu1]

Just stick it in a bed of coals or over a flame until it's glowing red hot, let it cool slowly, then season it with olive oil.

Only sand if needed and use Crisco and not olive oil it will last longer. If it smells rancid use 25 to 1 apple cider  vinegar to water to rid the smell. This also works on all cutting boards to rid the smell and little buggers in the boards.

[300rum]

I put mine in the BBQ and get it as hot as I can.  When Hot I use some bacon grease, then wipe the excess off with a towel.   

[briancorneal]

Google how to season cast iron pans and they have a lot of info

[Jason]

Just stick it in a bed of coals or over a flame until it's glowing red hot, let it cool slowly, then season it with olive oil.

Only sand if needed and use Crisco and not olive oil it will last longer. If it smells rancid use 25 to 1 apple cider  vinegar to water to rid the smell. This also works on all cutting boards to rid the smell and little buggers in the boards.

To each his own   

[quadrafire]

I am not wondering how to season one, but if one is "on its last leg" what would you do? I have several that I maintain in good shape. To the point of berating my wife when she puts them in the sink!!! I have never "sanded one down, but am tempted.

[stumprat]

A wire wheel works better than sanding.

[Bean Counter]

Cast iron would be fun to cook with as a culinary option, but damn this sounds so high maintenance.

[whitey]

I use hot water and scotch bright pad. Wash and scrub until clean. Place back in a preheated (350degree) oven and dry completely. then oil with Crisco and back in and let cool. Then you will be ready to cook with it.