Cleaning rusty cast iron

After Hurricane Harvey’s flood waters receded, my cast-iron cookware was covered in rust. Is it a total loss? —Amy F., Texas THE SOLUTION: A little surface rust on a cast-iron skillet can often be remedied with steel wool and some elbow grease. But for removing serious rust, Jeff Rogers offers these tips: What you’ll need:

It's Easy! Learn how to get rust off your cast iron skillets and pans at Lodge Cast Iron, offering step-by-step instructions on restoring your cast iron cookware.

Fear not! It's actually pretty easy to get rusted cast iron cookware back to cook-ready condition!

Don't throw away that rusty cast iron skillet! Find out how to remove the rust and season the skillet to keep using it for years to come!

Rusty cast iron skillet? Here's why cast iron rusts, how to clean and restore your pan, and how to prevent cast iron cookware from rusting.

No matter how rusty your cast iron cookware, this post will show you how to remove the rust and restore that shiny black patina!

Cast iron has become my favorite cooking material and now I’m on the hunt for it whenever I pass a garage sale or antique shop. It’s nonstick, it isn’t going to poison me (cough Teflon), it’s easy to clean, and it lasts forever. When it rusts, it comes clean with two simple kitchen staples that you

Proper cast iron care will ensure your cookware is nonstick and lasts for years. Learn how to take care of a cast iron skillet or other cast iron cookware.

A cast iron skillet is a kitchen essential. They are durable, inexpensive, and, if properly cared for, will last a lifetime. Cast iron skillets need to be seasoned before first use and then reseasoned periodically to maintain their non-stick surface. Seasoning is simply the process of bonding fat to the skillet to create a natural non-stick surface.

Don't throw away that rusty cast iron skillet! Find out how to remove the rust and season the skillet to keep using it for years to come!