Cast iron cookware lasts for generations when properly seasoned with oil. Learn how to remove surface rust, strip old burnt coatings, and build a non stick polymerized oil seasoning on pre owned skillets and BBQ grills in Kenya.
Scrubbing Off Orange Surface Rust with Steel Wool
Use fine steel wool and warm soapy water to scrub all orange rust off the cast iron pan down to raw gray metal. Rinse and dry with paper towels immediately.
Drying the Pan Completely on Stove Heat
Place the raw iron pan on low heat on your cooker burner for 5 minutes to evaporate all moisture trapped in microscopic iron pores.
Applying a Micro Thin Coat of Vegetable Cooking Oil
Pour half a teaspoon of flaxseed, canola, or sunflower oil into the pan. Use a clean paper towel to rub the oil all over the inside and outside. Wipe with a dry cloth until the pan looks almost dry.
Baking in the Oven to Polymerize the Oil
Place the pan upside down in your oven at 230 degrees Celsius for 1 hour. The high heat chemically bonds the oil into a hard, glossy, natural non stick patina.
Daily Maintenance: Zero Soap and Hot Water Rinse
Clean seasoned cast iron with hot water and a stiff nylon brush. Dry on the stove and rub a drop of oil after every use.
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Practical Tips for the Kenyan Market
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