Rusty 100 Year Old Cast Iron Cornbread Pan Restoration

In this video I will be restoring an old rusty cast iron cornbread pan from the 1920s. This Wagner cast iron pan is antique cookware that is regarded by many as one of the best in the market. Despite the old age, it still works amazingly. It is often bought by those who prefer classic cast iron cookware or vintage enthusiasts. Wagner cast iron is a very treasured cookware because of its great performance and rarity. You can buy it as a collectible or add it to the daily cookware you use.
"Wagner cast iron was produced by the Wagner Manufacturing Company, founded by two brothers, Bernard and Milton Wagner, in 1891 in Sydney, Shelby County, Ohio. In the following years, two more Wagner brothers, Louis and William, joined the company.
The company was one of the largest manufacturers of cookware in America during its time. Their range of products included scoops, kettles, bean pots, skillets, Dutch ovens, griddles, waffle irons, etc. They also had a nickel-plated range of products that didn’t react to acidic foods.
In 1894, they started manufacturing aluminum cookware, making them one of the pioneer companies. They had the most advanced manufacturing facility, and they were globally recognized and awarded for it."
- Virginia
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[@SuperVadimka13]

Perfect to use for the holidays!

[@CoolRestorations]

I can gift it to you if you want it in your cast iron collection!

[@SuperVadimka13]

@@CoolRestorations haha sounds good, I'll make you some delicious corn bread :)

[@Demera717]

This pan makes cornbread absolutely delicious....plus you get iron from the pan...It's been my absolute pleasure 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!👍👍👍

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice antique, well done.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you!👍

[@lucasstiles8012]

Mmm Crunchy

[@CoolRestorations]

Yes I was surprised how good it tasted :)

[@mikhaxl]

I love how you mentioned that it was a chicken egg 😅. Also loved the time-lapse!

[@CoolRestorations]

Haha thank you, I was laughing while typing the chicken and cow details :-)

[@MaksimLitvinenko]

Reminds me of MAMALIGA. Cool vid!

[@CoolRestorations]

Very similar, but I over cooked it and they became hard like cookies :)

[@jamesorbeckneewatkins640]

Did... did you use grits to make that badder?

[@joanneb3524]

I have 2 cast iron dutch ovens with lids that I inherited from my father. He used them for a lot of years. When I acquired them, it appeared he prepped them for storage by oiling them and storing them in plastic grocery bags. I have no idea how long they were stored that way. He passed in 2012 but had been ill for several years. They aren't rusted; the plastic seemed almost adhered to the cast iron. Any suggestions on how to loosen the plastic? It won't peel off. I can't say he ever used olive oil, most likely vegetable or corn oil. I want to use them. Thanks.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thanks for sharing! I would probably let it sit in some vinegar for a little then scrub with baking soda and salt and then reseason it. I think soaking in vinegar should losen up the plastic 👍 Good luck!

[@joanneb3524]

@@CoolRestorations Thank you! At least that sets in me in a direction to tackle this. It'll be a Spring project. On the other hand, I also inherited my mother's cast iron frying pans, they'd been stacked and put into a paper grocery bag. They're in good enough shape to just pop on the stove and use. Not sure why my dad, or whoever, took the oil and plastic bag approach...but I'm determined to get them back in usable condition. I've subscribed to your channel, so, I'll post an update at some point. It's good for people to see that these old cooking pans/pots CAN be restored, I really appreciate your content.

[@joanneb3524]

​@@CoolRestorations Update on my Dutch Ovens....the plastic is off! Our temperatures dropped significantly a couple weeks ago (16 to 20 degrees F). My husband ended up ripping the plastic clean off of the ovens and lids pretty easily in our frigid garage ( I wasn't there...darn it!). When I had tried previously it was summer.