Geoff #PID<0.57.0> @cooler_ranch@cybre.space

Note: this will smoke A LOT. Be sure to ventilate well (or alternatively do this on a campfire :3 )

As you use the pan, you'll continue to build up the season. It'll only get better through proper care.

Prevent having rusty, sad pans in the first place by cleaning your cast iron pans by just wiping it out or gently doing a salt scour on tough parts. Be careful not to damage the season on the pan.

The season is a protective, non stick layer that is formed by many thin layers of cooked-in food and oil deposits.

The season can be destroyed really easily by washing the pan with soapy water and scrubbing aggressively, so it's best to avoid.

Use your powers to get inexpensive, high quality cast iron cookware from an antique store, thrift store, or garage sale.

Once cooled, repeat oil application, smoking, and cooling steps until you've built 3-5 layers.

You now should have a restored pan!

Procedure:
Pre-heat your oven to 550F or whatever the hottest setting is.

Just scrub off the rust with coarse salt and a paper towel and wipe clean.

Then, rub the oil in a thin thin layer over the entire pan surface -- not too thick.

Heat the pan on the stove until the oil smokes.

Finally, place the pan into the hot oven. Turn off the heat and allow to cool slowly.

Remember kids: all it takes to restore cast iron pans and dutch ovens is a bit of coarse salt, some paper towels, coconut oil, and an oven.

Gotta get my other wind. It's like a second wind, but it could come after that too.

I should be doing some design work but I've been feeling so drained.

Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers, who is (not that well) known for his supporting role as Turbo in Breakin' and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo also played Erkelbot in the sitcom Family Matters.

@ghost

I found this thread added pretty helpful context:
https://octodon.social/@cwebber/100239448786254085