r/castiron • u/Dazzling-Yam7222 • 1d ago

Is it possible(I’m new to the cast iron scene)

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Cast iron was left on the grill (for weeks and not by me before I catch some slack lol) and was rusted to shit. Cleaned it up as good as I could and am left with this. Is it possible to revive this or is it a better idea to just go get a new one.

If it is possible should I just season the shit out of it or try and get the whole thing to that grayish color and then season.

Kinda pissed cause I had it damn perfect but I guess this is how ya learn to not donate your skillets 🤷‍♂️

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u/murdercat42069 1d ago

You mentioned that you had it perfect - that was before you started using it. Flawless pans are not functional pans and pans that people cook in don't look perfect. Clean it as much as you can, season up, and get cooking!

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u/OldDominionSmoke 1d ago

Clean it up the best you can will steel wool, make sure you get the rust off and then season away.

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u/Dazzling-Yam7222 1d ago

That’s what I was thinking but wanted to ask the experts. Thank you

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u/AskMeAboutMyself 1d ago

I prefer chainmail and soap on a hot pan after cooking. Then throw a thin layer of oil on it and heat it in over the stove for a bit. Then wipe it out once more with a clean dry cloth.

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u/myfingerprints 23h ago

Keep cooking! After using clean it up with soap and chain and dry before putting it in the stovetop. Let er heat for five minutes then use crisco white and wipe clean. I’ll just let mine cool down on the stovetop after that and use again tomorrow!