How Do You Repair Broken Cast Iron Skillets?
Grandma used it to fry chicken. The pioneers used it as they traversed the Oregon Trail. It heats beautifully, doesn’t stick (when seasoned properly), and some even think it lends a bit of extra flavor to whatever is being cooked. It’s your favorite cast iron skillet. And whether it was great-grandma Ethel’s, or you picked it up at a garage sale, when it’s cracked and out of service, the kitchen is closed. It is possible to repair some damage to cast iron skillets, but it is a difficult task. Step 1 Your cracked cast iron skillet will need to be welded. It is a difficult metal to weld, but according to whatscookingamerica.com, it can be done. First ask yourself, do you have professional welding tools at your disposal? Do you have welding experience? If not, it’s recommended that you find a welder particularly knowledgeable about cast iron to complete the job. Step 2 Meticulously clean the skillet and drill 1/8″ holes at each end of the crack or hole. Step 3 Heat the skillet until it is
Cast iron has been a go-to material for skillets, pans and other cook wear for centuries because of its affordability, durability and near ideal properties as a heat conductor. Although cast iron is durable, it can nonetheless suffer damage. To avoid damage, never put the cast iron skillet in a dish washer and do not allow it to rust. After washing, make sure to completely dry the skillet. Usually, damage can occur in two forms. Warping can occur from weight or pressure bending the cast iron, but it’s more likely to occur over time as the uneven alloy of the cast iron succumbs to changes that occur during cooking. Cracking or breakage of a skillet is more serious as well as more common due to cast iron’s uneven structure which allows for the formation of grains along which the cast iron material can fracture. Either form of damage to a cast iron skillet will require welding, so it is inadvisable to attempt it unless you have previous welding experience. • The first step is clean the ar
