Cast Iron Dutch Oven Restoration

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Restoration is a video where I show the method that I use to remove rust from cast iron cookware in order to restore it for use again. I use a vinegar spray solution to save on the vinegar usage I go through the steps that you need to take to keep from damaging the cast iron cookware. You will also get to see the finished product after three rounds of seasoning has been applied.
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[@Ckamerad]

For some reason this video gave me so much happiness in a dark place today. Thank you for the content sir.

[@castIroncookware]

You are so very welcome.

[@dag118]

Past lifetime, you were happy scrubbing cast iron pot. Who knows!

[@Joanncrtt]

@Chad, I agree 👍

[@desprado3663]

❤❤❤❤hugs from canada

[@mochhalady953]

Long video but so very helpful. I had a brand new Martha Stewart cast iron grill pan but it got rusty. But I threw it away because I thought it was ruined. I needed to see this video 5 year ago. Crying real tears. 😭 Now I understand why my dad went crazy when my mom threw away his rusty cast iron skillet.

[@douglasshriver52]

Daddy was correct

[@sandrabanks5392]

I have my Grandmother's Dutch Oven and it is so rusty. You make this look so easy. I have all of her Cast Iron Skillets which my mom had. When mom died, I inherited them. They are over 124 years old. I love them and Cherish them. I hope I can restore the Dutch Oven♥️

[@Bardwellbarbell]

How'd it go?

[@marthebethanie6623]

I did! And I say if I can do it, you can too! It takes longer to start though!

[@cindykq8086]

That's nice, something that old passed down in the family. My brother got our mom's cast iron skillet, and I have a nice collection to pass on to my kids and grandkids.

[@Zaddy-Lu]

I bet your ancestors would be so happy to know how long & well they have been used & loved 😍

[@williamwittenhagen175]

This is easy, I did exactly what he did 4 yrs ago and it worked out great, I'm doing it again and need a reminder

[@VicToria-sd1dn]

You are such a passionate man. You enjoy what you do.

[@vanessabankston249]

I have one of these with some rust & can't wait to use your technique to repair it!! So glad I found your channel! Love cast iron.

[@r.mercado9737]

The discoloration gives it character. Also, you have a great teaching spirit. Thank you!

[@lucki721]

WOW I would give you a kabillion likes if I could!! That was amazing and very helpful with rust issues and how much your simple yet effective way of cleaning works in the kitchen!! Thank you so much for showing and sharing!! ...and yes..I wish I had an iron Dutch oven too! I have 1 antique 8 inch skillet I use for baking 🙂👍👍❤

[@lorrainebijou4108]

Just came across your video today and I love it. When we moved back into the empty family farmhouse, my husband found a cast iron cookware set in the basement. I have since cleaned them all but after watching this, I will do it again. Thank you for the video.

[@castIroncookware]

Awesome!

[@KatyInNH]

Thanks so much! I found a Griswold #10 at my local town dump in the still good pile! It is in great condition other than a very small amount of rust in the bowl. It has lots of flaking on the back. I will be using this great video to help and will check your other videos also. Yea!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@klouism1]

Great job. I just ordered a Lodge 12" iron skillet with a iron lid.

[@curtischildress9580]

You did the best job I've ever seen removing the rust from cast iron. I have this type pot that my mother use to call her baked bean pot. She stopped using it back in the early 70s when new fancy cookware came along. The old bean pot was put in my father's barn where he used it for dipping horse feed. The pot then got thrown into an unfloored room in the barn where it stayed for the last 48 years almost. It is rusted brown now. I'm gonna use your way of cleaning up the old bean pot. Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@castIroncookware]

When you get it finished, you will also have a great story to go with it as well.

[@curtischildress9580]

@@castIroncookware Both my folks would be glad to see me clean up the old bean pot...and thanks to you I can do that now! My mother cooked much food in cast iron pots and skillets. Not just beans but biscuits, cornbread, muffins shaped like ears of corn and regular muffins, cakes, even pies and cobblers in the huge skillets along with fried chicken, pork chops, then gravy from the drippings and such. I still have her other cast iron stuff which lasts forever. ...You do a real good channel. Thank you.

[@selmawilson8476]

@@curtischildress9580 mm

[@egggofff5057]

@@curtischildress9580 update please.

[@kflow1379]

updates?!?!?! that is so cool!!

[@veronicarowland1243]

Great work with Cast Iron and seasoning beautiful. Thank you for the information on your technique.

[@nikkid4890]

Look at all those gorgeous cast iron pans behind him! Pure paradise

[@raynahtauro2389]

Sir, thank you for educating me, imparting your knowledge. I enjoyed how you made that cast iron shine. BLESSING

[@hankscorpio33]

i knew there'd be a channel for my new cast iron enthusiasm.

[@carlyhamilton7167]

This is the sort of cookware video people need to be watching. We gotta have stuff we can restore over and over, not stuff that has to be replaced over and over.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

True

[@kristapherSpradley]

That was very interesting and a breath if fresh air. This is how people should make videos. Genuine and edited with care so there's no stuttering or confusion. Love that you left the discoloration because it shows realness.

[@shawnreid6123]

Cleaned, right before my very eyes 👀. I've got work to do...thanks so much.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I had a cast iron pan that I had for sale at an antique show. I had a lady ask me how I got the pan all black. I answered "by using it". 🤣🤣 ✌🏻❤

[@ytreece]

Truth.

[@MrRodnick1955]

I bought a Dutch oven exactly like that one for $5.00 at an auction and restored it it turned out beautiful thanks for leading the way.

[@castIroncookware]

That is awesome! You're welcome and thank you for watching.

[@johnellamartin287]

I did too I love my cast iron, I just ordered a cast iron pie pan

[@bevgleason9089]

@@castIroncookware Good video.I have a cast-iron pot that’s sticky how can I clean that so it’ll be as good as new

[@castIroncookware]

@@bevgleason9089 give it a thorough scrubbing with dish soap, apply a little bit of cooking oil, wipe away as much as you possibly can and bake for about an hour at 450 degrees.

[@barbarabricecoon5030]

Want to sell?

[@ranieosman8569]

i love your display n i love a heavy cast iron pan to cook in

[@richardroyles1423]

I’m gonna try it on my grandparents skillets

[@angelasalas9495]

I have a beautiful cast iron vintage wood burner that needs to be cleaned ... thanks for sharing

[@jonandre7137]

Just got a few pans as a 'throw in' at an auction for other stuff. Excited to watch your other videos on cleaning up these very old, well used pans I got. So interesting what you can learn!

[@shawnreid6123]

Indeed...👍🏾

[@ellieavenelle8145]

I will no longer be repulsed when I find cast iron cookware for a dollar at a garage sale!

[@castIroncookware]

I get excited everytime I run across cast iron.

[@babygrandma8654]

@Deb Harris I've heard the same thing but I have no clue if it's true either.

[@hillsbills9818]

@Deb Harris I heard that too but since I didn't have any Cast Iron pots I tried biting a chunk out of my old truck bumper. Dunno what my Dietary iron levels are, but I sure could use a good Dentist right about now.

[@kandyjones1108]

@Deb Harris what is Ron? Are you trying to say iron

[@faithhegs5544]

Hi, A very long time ago, I had some cast iron pans and I threw them away because there was something in the news that you could get sick... Many years and some more in depth education on the matter I had gone out and gotten like 15 pieces of cast iron pans. Not all at the same time. I love them and I do careful wash them and season them after every use.By the way did I tell you I love them.

[@dinodrizzle]

The stuff I find myself watching!!!😂😂😂 honestly super satisfied with this video the guy seems like a genuinely good person

[@marlaswihart502]

What he said. 5 stars

[@daisydupre4873]

Amazing... Thank you! great tip for keeping my iron pots... God Bless

[@arrejay7421]

Lol...I was thinking the.exact same.thing. He has a easy personality and does seem like good people.

[@NekoleTheMogul]

👍

[@chinafrancis6260]

@@marlaswihart502 ANN MURRAY

[@brigettehughes9627]

That is awesome. I can't believe vinegar did that.

[@thomasnicolai1918]

This is one of the few cast iron restoration videos on KZbin that I can recommend! Excellent job.

[@castIroncookware]

Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@deniseglover5987]

Nice

[@mrsrowe11]

How do I clean it after use for coming a steak without stopping the seasoning?

[@thomasnicolai1918]

@@mrsrowe11 i recommend that you wipe off what you can immediately. If it is stuck on, warm an inch or two of water for a few minutes and then the stuck on stuff should wipe out. If need be use a stainless steel scrubber.

[@castIroncookware]

@@mrsrowe11 the sooner after you use it easier it is to clean. On especially hard to get off crust from cooking, you can fill the pan halfway full of water and feed it to almost a boil. Turn off the stove and let it sit for a little bit. Once it gets cold enough to handle the burnt on food will usually come right off with a scrubby and a little bit of dish soap.

[@athenapatrick5447]

thank you, my cousin, wasn't taught how to take care of heirloom items so I sent her this

[@maggsbufton1969]

SOS pad is my “go to” . Generally I never actually “ wash” my cast iron pots and pans, I just wipe them out, because they’re so well seasoned they don’t require a lot of upkeep . Iron is pretty tough. Although I find my ridged pans ( they’re like a grill and leave grill marks when cooking steak etc) are a bit more problematic, so I think your method is superior…and will use the 50-50 vinegar and water solution…

[@maggieramirez2483]

This video was timely. We were given a BIG cast iron pot/lid and a round cast iron griddle (both 14 inch) 2 years ago from an old hunter/trapper. They were very rusted and since they've been out in our junk pile and gone through two snowy winters (Yikes!), I thought of throwing them away this coming summer. But after watching this video, them babies are gonna be rescued and used - by me!

[@castIroncookware]

That is awesome! You will love them when you are finished with the restoration.

[@CountryLane-kj3fk]

I inherited my Gramma's and have never used it, simply because I have never seasoned it, (nor cleaned it; as you have proven -can be done!).... this video is a game changer!.... thank you for sharing!....

[@castIroncookware]

You are absolutely welcome and thank you for watching.

[@shibui99]

Great video with clear & concise instructions! Thank you!!!!

[@castIroncookware]

You are absolutely welcome.

[@ladybathshuamoshe1751]

I have one that is very rusted, been in our family from the 1900, and I want to keep, and restore to it’s glory of good old Deep South cookin. Thank you for sharing it’s a great help!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

I saw a site where others built a fire and threw it in. Rust does burn. It's used in thermyte.

[@sherrinunya4079]

Fabulous idea! The only ways I've ever done are harsh and tedious. Will try this next time I find a cool cast iron pan. Only thing I'd change is using gloves, the vinegar is super acidic and burns skin. 🙏🏼✌🏽

[@robtyman4281]

Very helpful video! Btw, in the UK we just call them 'Casserole pans' or 'pots'. I like the name 'Dutch Oven' though as it sounds better. Think I'll start calling them this from now on!

[@barbedstar6480]

We, here in the USA, also call them 'Dutchies'.

[@GiselleMazurat]

Thank you for the cast iron restoration lessons. My mum gave me a nice cast iron frying pan. It has a bit of rust at the bottom and I didn't know what to do. I know now because of your great video :)

[@nemeanlion2460]

That is amazing. Great techniques. ”Rememver to use the rag my wife won't miss” Got it. 😏

[@wandaviars8875]

My granny taught me to dry my cast iron on the stove top after a towel, to make sure there is no moisture left at all

[@wandaviars8875]

@Deb Harris so it doesn’t rust

[@WanderingBobAK]

@Tony HD Be nice boy

[@Marg205]

I just dried mine like that.

[@andrewsmith941]

This video made me want to cook some cornbread in my 9 inch skillet I received from my Granddaddy

[@24justinhunter]

I’m new to restoring and you have been a great deal of wisdom! Cast iron has become my passion between the history, cooking and restoration of it. Thank you and I look foreword to many more videos!!

[@carolyndavis9326]

Thank you for this video. It's good to know that we can our cast iron when it's rusty instead of throwing it away. Carolyn

[@jackeeschwartz7647]

Getting ready to sell about 100 collectible cast iron skillets: Wagner Ware, Griswold...etc. They were my husband's uncle's collection. Thanks so much for your video. I wanted to find out how to treat them without doing any damage. This was really helpful.

[@hummingbird275]

I have two Griswold skillets that I use often.

[@travissayre6783]

Where will you be selling them?

[@MzClementine]

@Jackee Schwartz by chance, have you sold them yet? And if you have not, where will you be selling them at?

[@jackeeschwartz7647]

@@MzClementine I'll be selling them on my eBay store called Planet Einstein. Don't have them listed yet. Still cleaning them.

[@raykingery8090]

I always put the pan on my stove and heat dry,before I put away,,,never a rust problem..Skillet is 70 years old,,granmas and moms now mine,,

[@whitbyjsw]

Me too!

[@laurashepherd9979]

That's what Mom always did!

[@yvonnecameron1286]

I put mine on the stove the other day to dry it but forgot to take it off. It was very dry and the house was filled with smoke but the skillet was quite dry and clean. Had to season it!

[@mydyisgod]

I have always done mine same way.

[@danielboudreaux85]

When I first started using cast iron it was a pice my roomate had for quite some time, and he was a good bit older than me but both of us were still ignorant about uaing cast iron, we would literally leave it to soak after cooking eggs and then we also just towel dried it, but nothing bad ever happened, the seasoing on the skillet was immensely thick, I swear so much more goes wrong with my cast iron now that I actually do take care of it lol

[@thefoxsees2193]

Thank you, your third person I've watch. You di it perfectly. I'd rather follow you your better. God bless for being on here!🍲

[@zztoprocks]

I just purchased a cast iron pot set. When I first got it, my husband put them in the dish washer to clean them. Needless to say, all the pieces rusted, badly! He tried CLR to clean them but I definitely will show him this video to de-rust them the proper way! Thank you so much for this video!! Bless you!!

[@factsoverfiction7826]

😳 The stuff of nightmares ...

[@johnbesharian9965]

I will assume he cleaned up his errors? Maybe he'll get a rectangular Rubbermaid container, rubber gloves, a bristle scrubber, a box of Brillo pads and a gallon of vinegar for Father's Day? 🧐 P.S.: Oh, yes, and a sprayer to apply it (and himself) with.

[@marinaharmon5775]

I promise you it works every single time. It's the only way we clean our cast iron. Not sure if I ever thank this man...

[@marinaharmon5775]

​@johnbesharian9965 I saw his video years ago and applied it to our cast iron pots. My friend don't believe me when I told her it is an old pot. 😂

[@rossiethomas]

The pan cave 😆 😆 I love it 🥰

[@stevenbaxter8452]

I don’t even own a Dutch oven, but now I really want to find a rusty one. Awesome job bud!

[@castIroncookware]

Thank you so much. I hope you find one soon.

[@dama_dimples]

My husband just went and picked one up from an antique store close by in Taylor TEXAS. 10 bucks! Exact size as this one in the video. Can’t wait to season it!

[@noreenreasor2517]

I have the Dutch oven but never had a lid. It belonged to my grandmother. I am 67 and I never knew her. I have had it for 50 years. I have an ugly lid I use for it. It it is the only one that I have found that fit it. I love the pan. Use it all the time. Thanks for the info.

[@rl2109]

My Dad is the best I know regarding cast iron seasoning... He 'cooks' them in REAL FIRE, and then brillos them before starting the oil seasoning process...! His regular-use pots have a near mirror finish! One more thing: He KNOWS how to use them! 😋

[@cindykq8086]

My husband says his mother and grandmother used to build a big fire once a year and put all their cast iron pans on it to burn off the crud before reseasoning it.

[@ramp-b.1711]

Can you put them in the oven to season??

[@donotneed2250]

@@ramp-b.1711, yes, you can. Before turning on the oven put aluminum foil on the bottom or on the the rack below the pan, pot, skillet depending on the type of oven you have. This will catch what drips off. There are also videos on how to do it...

[@nancysmith6685]

If you measure your shortening, and your dry ingredients , you will never have a "crud" to burn off.

[@sharongrove9712]

thank-you for this presentation. i really enjoyed it.

[@NekoleTheMogul]

I was just about to throw away a family heirloom Dutch oven, I glanced over at it and I said what the heck. Might as well give it a vinegar bath. I CAN NOT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH! 😊

[@castIroncookware]

You are so very welcome. Thank you for taking on the job of preserving a little bit of history too.

[@RobertHumphries]

I inherited that EXACT dutch oven plus a smaller one. Same size and all. It was left outside by the previous owner and stored with old cooking oil in it to the point that the lid stuck to the base. This video is a godsend. Thank you so much!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Now I have a strong urge to buy old cast iron pans!

[@goblin7114]

You’ll never go back to regular ones ever again they will definitely last you a lifetime

[@stephanievanorden1765]

If you can find them.

[@nelliemcconnell4009]

American company.

[@nelliemcconnell4009]

@@goblin7114 The new glass top stoves, you can use the cast iron cookware. Make sure they are the antique USA made. Worth buying. I love it for cornbread. My scalloped potatoes. Skillets for oven fried potatoes.

[@cynthiafong77]

@@nelliemcconnell4009 thanks for the information. I just had installed a glass top electric cooker and was about to give away my cast iron pot.

[@annlange7519]

Now, if I find a rusty pot, I won't pass it up!😄

[@ellenwhiting2451]

Thank you, this is awesome. I just followed your instructions and cleaned up a cast iron pot I found at a yard sale. Looking forward to cooking in it!

[@castIroncookware]

It is so rewarding being able to use a piece that you have put back in service yourself.

[@anitacorn3497]

Love your collection ! I have one of these Dutch ovens in my car and about to clean it up. Thank you for the great video, was very helpful.

[@karenallenkk]

I have a question. I didn't learn correctly how to season my pans. I put too much oil on which ended up feeling gummy in the end. What is the remedy for getting rid of too thick gummy oil? Do I need to start over? I wish I had watched your videos first. Thanks for teaching.

[@castIroncookware]

When a piece becomes sticky and gummy, that is actually oils that have not yet polymerized and became Rancid . You can give them a really good scrubbing with dish soap and water. Afterwards, without applying any oil, bake it in the oven for 1 hour at 500 degrees. That will completely solidify any oils that have not yet been polymerized.

[@Adrian-jh5cr]

I just did my deep fry pan it was really bad. I tried everything to get it off and couldn't I finally put it in the oven and used the oven self clean worked awesome. But I did have to reseason it which was easy afterward's.

[@karenallenkk]

@@castIroncookware thanks for the reply. I should have said I put too much oil on before baking them at high heat and that is what made them gummy. I saw that you rubbed oil in with cloth, I used my hands. It was too thick and didn't come out smooth and dry like yours did. I will scrub the pots and try it again like you said.

[@doughenning4899]

I have three ovens , Furphy 20 inch. A stew in one would feed 50 people. I never clean the outside, and I never use detergent in any of my ovens. Cheers. Doug👍👍

[@B30pt87]

This was perfect - all the necessary info and no extra talk.

[@blorac9869]

Great, right!

[@patallensworth9922]

That's practical all mom would cook with all my life and l like to cook with. Mom would salt her pans with a little lard on stove. It worked. I love the video people use them.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

This video was perfect for exactly the reasons you stated! I so agree with you!

[@que-stead-que1717]

I have a dutch oven exactly like the one in your video. I found it at a thrift store 2 years ago. I didn’t know if it was actually a dutch oven because it’s so old. Your video confirmed. Mine was in excellent condition when I purchased. It had no rust. It had and is still well cared for. I have used it for searing roast and for cabbage on the stove top with it. It cooks great. I’ve never seasoned it, but will now. Mine is silver in color. I hope that it gets darker after seasoning. Thank you for this presentation.😊

[@dianehall5345]

Oh where were you when I was restoring our 1930 Home Comfort kitchen wood stove??? It had sat in a cabin next to our dairy barn for decades and the roof leaked! The cooking surface was a rusty mess. We moved it to the house barn and it was my project. I did not want to sand blast or use chemicals. I opted for some extreme measures in my book, but I was desperate. I soaked the surface with coke, then wiped it off, followed by olive oil and fine steel wool and lots of rags. And worked my way over the stove. We set the stove in the yard and lit a fire. It smelled like an Italian restaurant :-) She has graced our kitchen now since 2016 and looks new. No stove blacking was used. ~ Diane

[@markdixon924]

I may just go and find our old cast iron pan in the basement that I didn’t really know how to de-rust, clean & use. I keep hearing how healthy cast iron is to cook with. Video was very well done! Thank you!

[@paradyne1T101]

I did ..and this upload was a genius god sent of information on restoring cast iron

[@tonekenny5225]

The staining just adds character Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@sailuna9195]

I just both my first 2 cast iron skillets and I'm so exited, so I'm watching a lot of you're videos 😁 I love how you call brushes and sponges "scrubby" ☺️

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Oh, you need to cook cornbread in those pans!!!! You won't believe how delicious it comes out!!!!! But since you posted 10 months ago, you probably already did!!! 🤔 😄😄😄

[@rebeccasolley2643]

After watching numerous videos about cast iron I came across yours thankfully. Might I say you made this an incredibly easy, informative and idiot proof experience. Love this video.

[@kikiinthegarden]

Awesome video. Learned a lot. Thank you for showing this. I’ve been wanting to save my moms old cast iron pan that’s started rusting!

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Great video. Thank you so much. I have a frying pan that is pretty rusty that I have been putting off cleaning for a few years now. I can’t wait to use your method and get it cleaned up. Wishing you and yours a wonderful 2022 🥳

[@sarahmorales3064]

I own several cast iron pieces. Thank you for sharing the way for me to keep my pieces for many years to come.

[@sheylaabarca9754]

I love your videos, I got about 4cast iron pans and a Dutch oven as well. LOVE them. Best cookware ever. Thank you for teaching us how to keep these beauties looking/ working their best.🙌💯👏

[@notwrkn2mch]

Just found the exact same Dutch oven with Lid with about the same amount of rust. .......$5 saved it from the scrap heap. Now with your advice i will start to clean it up

[@brendarunyon2975]

I recently bought a Dutch Oven and getting ready to restore and use. Great tips! Thank you so much!

[@johnryan2894]

Thank you for sharing the most gentle fast and beautiful way to clean rust off have a beutefull life

[@johnosteen145]

Warning ⚠️ don't do what I did. My wife's mother had cast iron skillets. Now one of them was very dirty so I thought. Well me being a great and thoughtful son in-law wanted to make it shine like a new penny. Well I proudly took it and showed it to her. Ok now let be tell you somethings. I didn't know how many shades of red that 80 year old woman turn, but I new that I shouldn't be standing in that spot any longer. At the time I didn't know about seasoning and all that. But I learned quick not to clean her skillets.....ever. The purpose of this story is don't mess with mother stuff.

[@jnetwork7159]

Hey there! Something that's worked for me. I buy my wife new washcloths for stocking staffers at Christmas. Innocent and pain free 😉

[@jimhicks9098]

Well done! This is my first experience with cast iron cookware! I was so curious to see how you were able to take the old rusty pot and restore it to the almost original condition is such a short period of time! Very impressive. It makes me want to go out and purchase a cast-iron pot!

[@castIroncookware]

I just want to give you fair warning. Once you start it's hard to quit.

[@elainepotter4194]

Very impressive I have one of those pot now I know the cleaning techniques I am delighted. Thank you so much for sharing like it .👍👍🙋💛💛👍

[@patrickcasper7487]

I represent that remark. Definitely addicting to restore old pieces back to like-new condition or even just back to useable condition of the piece is already somewhat damaged

[@belindahijarunguru4551]

👏👏👏job well done. Very impressive.

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You cheers from Pennsylvania 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@philipsforest]

I have that same pot. It was just as horrible and I did a cleaning on it, awhile back, but it didn’t come out as well. Didn’t know about using vinegar. Thanks for that tip! I have lots of other cast iron pots and use some of them often. Blessed to have inherited a major collection. I even have two shapes of corn muffins pans. But, haven’t managed to clean them well enough to make the muffins come out nice. Thanks for your great video!

[@castIroncookware]

You are so very welcome.

[@sophiandethiu2721]

Sell that one to me! Great job!

[@CV-2411]

We in south India apply cooking oil after washing it every time, just a 1/4 teaspoon and spread it nicely and keep it. It never rusts this way and over time becomes nonstick. This is a traditional method we use, hundreds of years

[@nunyabizness199]

😁 We won't tell the wife about the washcloth, if you don't...

[@RosePainter]

This is fabulous! Learning to cook with cast iron and needed this info!

[@mstemrkgmzmn956]

Hi, you did a fantastic job, unfortunately I can't get it right, just bout this used cast iron pot, unfortunately rusted, and it seems having the coating of which had been eaten by the rust, now it has a black original color and like steel color where I to was rusted, I couldn't use it my worries is that the rust is still there not much though, I don't want to ruin it

[@castIroncookware]

Add some cooking oil while it is still wet. The oil will displace the water and allow it to be dried without flash rust from happening.

[@mariatmohrhoff3881]

Great video, learn a lot, I have a couple of fryers in different sizes and a Dutch oven. Great learning video. I keep my Lodge skittles and Dutch oven well season. I use canola oil to season them. Didn't know that you were to install them in the oven for 1 hr at 500 degrees. Good to known I was placing them on top burners. It works also, but I like the idea in placing them in the oven, its a heating source.

[@castIroncookware]

In the oven you can get an even seasoning over the entire piece. Of course stove-top seasoning will best simulate actual cooking and actual cooking is the best seasoning.

[@jeanmacaranas9381]

Question: after the first season. do I need to wait to cool down before putting it back to the oven for the second and 3rd seasoning?

[@tammycrochet3814]

The only reason he put in oven was he had to re-season after taking rust off. The pot was never used but had been stored in an area with moisture After washing a good season and try and put back on stove to heat back up to dry the season

[@tammycrochet3814]

You would also put in oven if you had a brand new pot three times as he did

[@nelliemcconnell4009]

I put my skillets and other containers in oven on clean cycle. That takes off all the built up grease. It will come out with a fine coat of rust, I spray with canola oil and use a paper towel to remove rust. Look like new After I use them, when still warm, wipe out with spray canola oil.

[@joyamelissa4907]

Thank you so much for a very thorough and well explained process. I had great success with my old Lodge Dutch Oven I picked up at an auction following your techniques. I'm looking forward to cooking in it soon! Many, many thanks again!!!

[@OneBlueFroggy]

It's just crazy that so many people toss these cast iron pots and pans out ! I've always cleaned them like you, and put them to use again. Great informative video, thank you ! ✌️🇨🇦

[@nanialoha4552]

May I ask if it’s white distilled vinegar or the dark type.. I’d like to try this but wanted to make sure which type of vinegar please! Thank u blessings from California 😁🙏

[@rga0815]

Wgite

[@mjennings2859]

Thank you for the lesson, I own one that’s about 90 years old that certainly needs this technique because I loved using it for cooking, but just keep it as a keepsake. Will be using again, I’m so excited 😆

[@marciaannhemmings8487]

Thanks for this information

[@mcintoshfamily3184]

I have a couple of rusted cast iron pans in my garage. I will definitely try your method for restoring them. Thanks so much.

[@singnecoe1675]

Good video! I have lots of cast iron to refurbish that survived a very hot house fire. Any advice on that?

[@castIroncookware]

They may be salvageable but there is a good chance that there may be some heat damage. A sign to look for is that heat damaged pieces will have a red or pinkish hue. Not a rust red but a pinkish red. If they are heat damages, they will not take seasoning. Sometimes the only way to be sure is to try seasoning them. I hope that they turn out for you.

[@iacentralfishing5610]

I did a fish dish in mine and forgot about it after an emergency came up, 2 months later...yeah use your imagination. Took a jug of vinegar but worked like a charm!

[@pattimears200]

Really like “Welcome to the PAN Cave” 😂

[@suzieq8379]

I did 2, just the inside for now, one was really bad it still has some rust and there is dents in the bottom , will not dents but little pits or whatever and rust still in those and around the edges, when I do the bottom can I spray some more on it again, I know you only said 30 minutes I might not have scrubbed good enough, the other one turned out really good so did one lid, haven't done the other yet.. thanks

[@kd-yd5pk]

Beautiful! It's truly amazing what a difference the seasoning process made. I am more confident in looking for old cast iron for a discount price! These cast iron pots and pans are truly generational and to be treasured.

[@curtischildress9580]

Indeed!

[@toosexy7955]

@@curtischildress9580 I have one like this(dutch oven), my Mother gave my husband, It got too heavy for her to lift off stove when full of food, I'm going to pass this down to my daughter , It is a treasure, ...Thank You~

[@curtischildress9580]

@@toosexy7955 These old pots will last forever. Tell your daughter to keep passing it down in the family. I'm the 4th generation to actually own my pot...it came from my great grandparents.

[@momofmany42]

Thank you! I found this exact piece in an old house we moved into but the rust is x 10 than yours but it gives me hope...🥰

[@dama_dimples]

Terri Craig can you keep us posted on how yours turns out?

[@Afrokncurlz]

I have this exact Dutch Oven I inherited from my Aunt. I just used it today to make a brisket. It came out melt in your mouth delicious. I love cast iron!!! Thanks for the video!!

[@alan30189]

Great tips. Good job. How many skillets do you have? That wall behind you, looks about to fall over if you hang one more skillet on it. 😱😳 🍳 😂🤣

[@castIroncookware]

I got it pretty solid. It might handle a few more. LOL

[@cookdrinkeatspain9509]

We really enjoyed this and learned a few things. Going to tackle a few of our cast irons pots and pans soon. Thank you!

[@sueenglish2327]

Does anyone know what the spikes on the inside of the lid are for? Awesome information! TY!

[@castIroncookware]

Those spikes are self basters. When the steam condenses the the spikes allow the moisture to fall back onto your food.

[@sharonrodriguez7390]

That’s all I buy is cast iron pots and skillet when people no longer want them

[@germainea.peoples3515]

I want to thank you so much for sharing how to restore cast iron Dutch pot. It was very informative.

[@veronicastewart1112]

I have a Dutch oven exactly like the one you restored. Of course it has rust, and I didn't realize how easy it is to remove it.

[@divadeb1907]

Wow amazing, I have a small pan I think I will do that to my plan great idea I use this for cleaning, did not know you can clean a cast iron pot !