{"id":1422,"date":"2018-05-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/the-easy-way-to-restore-a-rusted-cast-iron-skillet\/"},"modified":"2022-10-05T13:49:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:49:08","slug":"the-easy-way-to-restore-a-rusted-cast-iron-skillet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-easy-way-to-restore-a-rusted-cast-iron-skillet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easy Way to Restore a Rusted Cast-Iron Skillet"},"content":{"rendered":"\"My cast-iron skillet is ruined. Maybe I should just throw it away<\/em>.\"\r\n\r\nWhen I heard a friend say this the other day, my jaw nearly fell to the floor. What could have gone so terribly wrong for her to want to throw away<\/em> a cast-iron skillet? Did it break in half? Was it cracked? Did she drop it in some sort of radioactive acid? Cast-iron skillets are practically indestructible, and they'll last you a lifetime-especially when you're taking proper care and making sure to clean<\/a> it after use. Learn how, here!<\/a>\r\n\r\n\"It's rusted<\/em>,\" she said.\r\n\r\nWith a quick sigh of relief, I consoled her. Cast-iron skillets are naturally prone to rust. But even if it has turned bright orange, the pot absolutely can be fixed. (Even if you snag an old, rusty skillet at the flea market, that orange will come off!) It only takes a few simple steps to have your rusted cast iron looking brand-new. We'll show you how it's done.\r\n\r\n(Psst:<\/em>\u00a0Master cast iron cooking with our guide.<\/a>)<\/span>\r\n

How to Remove Rust from a Cast-Iron Skillet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"30108\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n You'll need:<\/strong>\r\n