Step 3 of 11 · Cast Iron Seasoning and Rescue
Scrub rust and loose seasoning
Scrub rust and loose seasoning — step 3 of 11 in Cast Iron Seasoning and Rescue. Warm water + drop of soap + steel wool. Scrub until orange rust is gone and surface feels evenly rough-smooth, not flaky.
Free food & cooking tip: Scrub rust and loose seasoning (step 3 of 11 from "Cast Iron Seasoning and Rescue").
Warm water + drop of soap + steel wool. Scrub until orange rust is gone and surface feels evenly rough-smooth, not flaky.
For stuck carbon, scrub with salt as an abrasive. Rinse.
You'll need
- Rust gone
- Flakes gone
- Rinsed
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