For those of you with a rusty skillet lodge cast iron recommends a good scrub wash dry oil and bake.
My ceramic cast iron skillet is rusting.
Let it sit for at least an hour but no.
Don t let the pan air dry.
Keep the following tips in mind.
For pans with severe rust try using a cleaning product with 20 hydrochloric acid such as a low priced toilet bowl cleaner.
Wipe off any excess water with a towel immediately after rinsing.
Want to avoid a having a rusted cast iron skillet in the first place.
Look at that entire skillet.
The first step to bringing that cast iron skillet back to life is the vinegar soak.
Mix 50 vinegar with 50 water and soak your pan in this mixture for one to eight hours.
To remove rust from a cast iron skillet start by sprinkling a small amount of baking soda and water on the pan.
If the skillet has a thick layer of rust and very little visible black iron soak the pan in a 50 50 solution of white vinegar and water in a plugged sink.
Unlike non stick pans cast iron was meant to last forever even when rust takes hold.
Just stick to baking soda a towel and only if necessary use mild dish soap.
While a little bit of soap is fine you should avoid using harsh chemicals when cleaning your cast iron skillet even if it is rusty.
With a good sprucing up using this five step method you can salvage your skillet and get back to cooking.
Never soak the pan.
Then use a rag to scour away the rusty spots.