How to Restore a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet Don’t toss that cast iron skillet just because it’s rusty. With a little effort, you can restore it and have it cooking like new again—no special tools, no chemicals, just the basics. What You’ll Need A steel wool pad A scouring pad Dish soap (preferably Dawn) An old dish towel or paper towels Crisco or vegetable oil Aluminum foil A baking sheet Instructions 1. Remove the rust Use a steel wool pad to scrub away all the rust. Keep scouring until the surfac

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