How Do You Season A Used Cast Iron Skillet?
Cast iron is a great investment. It cooks food beautifully, can last forever, and you don’t have to be concerned about harmful toxins breaking down and leaching into food. Most people prefer buying new cookware, but when it comes to cast iron, the older the better. Older cast iron was machine-finished for a smoother surface, a step that most companies skip these days. A smoother surface means fewer problems with food sticking. There’s nothing unhealthy about cooking in used cast iron, as long as you prepare and season it correctly. Take a good look at the condition of your skillet. If it was well-seasoned and cared for, it will be mostly black, with a smooth, glassy, even surface. If this is the case, you can simply wash it and proceed to seasoning it. If it is more gray in color, blotchy, rough or uneven, scratchy, tacky, or has rust spots, you should remove the old seasoning before proceeding. Place the pan in a self-cleaning oven for a cleaning cycle. Remove your oven racks and plac
