How to repair cast iron seasoning, using Salt - no experience needed

Salt is used to fix cast iron seasoning.

Cast iron is simple to work with once you understand how to do so. It's easy to work with: cook, clean, lightly oil, or season.

If you're new to using cast iron cookware, this video will show you how to clean it, fix rust damage, and season it. My goal is to dispel any concerns you may have about using cast iron cookware because you are worried about harming it.

This video is for you if you have cast iron cookware and have been using it but would like a step-by-step approach to repairing rust damage and then seasoning your cast iron.

If you've ever tried to season cast iron cookware and struggled to attain that wonderful glossy finish, this video is for you.

Cleaning with Seasoning & Salt Most forms of cast iron cookware, including kettles, frying pans, Dutch ovens, griddles, waffle irons, flattop grills, panini presses, crepe makers, deep fryers, tetsubin, woks, potjies, and karahi, will work with the step-by-step directions in this video.

Polymerized oils and fats provide a stick-resistant layer in seasoned pans.
Seasoning is the process of applying a layer of animal fat or cooking oil to cast-iron cookware and frying it.

Polymerize means to combine or cause to combine in order to form a polymer. When cooking oil or fat is heated past its smoke point, it undergoes chemical transformation to form a polymer. Seasoning is the polymer on your cast iron pan.

If you notice rust on your cast iron cookware, scrape it with coarse salt and water to remove the old seasoning before putting a new layer of seasoning. It really is that easy.

Cleaning - Because scrubbing or washing in a dishwasher can remove or harm the seasoning on a bare cast-iron pan, these pans should not be cleaned in the same way as most other cookware.

Some chefs recommend just wiping them clean after usage, while others recommend washing them with hot water and a strong brush. Others recommend cleaning with a light soap and water, followed by reapplying a small layer of fat or oil. A third method is to scrape it with coarse salt and a paper towel or clean rag before seasoning it in the oven, although this is not a daily activity.

When to Season Cast Iron Cookware – While in use or before storing. Seasoning aids in the formation of a protective layer between the outside air and the cast iron in the pan, preventing rust.

Steps discussed in this video: Scrub damaged seasoning and remove rust off cast iron with salt and water.
Remove food waste, dry, and inspect the cookware. If rust is present, use coarse salt and water to scrape the afflicted areas of the skillet until the rust is gone.
Any moisture should be dried.
Apply the preferred oil all over the surface.
Heat the cookware slightly above the Smoke Point (typically in an oven) and keep it there until the smoke stops.
Turn off the heat and let the cookware cool naturally.
Repeat to create numerous layers.

Why - Proper seasoning of cast iron cookware prevents corrosion, provides a nonstick surface for cooking, and lowers food interaction with the pan's iron.

Cheers!

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