The trick to a quick and easy cooking: Rust free pans

Thank god for the invention of cast-iron pans. Now you can withstand high temperature frying when cooking yummy meals for the whole family without having to worry about deforming your scrambled eggs. Cast-iron pans are indeed a great help in the kitchen. Maximize the use of your cat-iron pans by keeping them rust-free and clean all the time. Here are easy and simple rust removal and pan seasoning tips.

Rust removal

1. Pour around 2-4 tbsp of salt into the pan. Let the salt settle in the middle of the pan then add the same amount of vegetable oil.
2. Get a paper towel and fold it until firm. Scrub the pan vigorously. Exert pressure when needed. Concentrate on the rust spots then cover surfaces with salt mixture and oil. You can also add more salts if you think necessary.
3. Serious rust spots can be more difficult to remove. You can use your trusted cleaning products to help you remove the rust spots easily and quickly. Instead of using cloth in applying the rust remover, use a steel wool instead to achieve better results.
4. Wash the pan thoroughly. Rinse well with hot water to make sure that all cleaner residues are gone. Let it to dry completely afterwards.

Pan seasoning

Seasoning your pans in very important as this will help resist rust and create a nonstick surface for your cooking.

1. First, you need to brush vegetable oil all over its surfaces.
2. Heat the pan at 250 degree Fahrenheit for over an hour. After 30 minutes, recoat your pan with more oil.
3. Use paper towels to wipe the pan. Allow it to cool completely before you use or keep it.
4. In order for you to preserve its protective and natural coating, avoid using soap when cleaning a seasoned pan. Use salt and oil instead then scrub the pan using you’re the brush at the back of your sponges. Rinse with hot water then let it dry at a slightly low temperature before finally storing it.

More tips:

For a more convenient rust removal, simply purchase natural rust removers . Apply it directly into the rusted area then scrub using a wire brush. Be careful not to scrub off metal. Rinse thoroughly afterwards.