Recipe for maintaining a rusted cast iron pan

Oh dear, rust! Don't worry! Discover how to make your cast iron pan look like new again with this simple maintenance recipe. Ideal for lovers of The Windmill Cast Iron who want to restore a pan.

Recipe for Maintaining a Cast Iron Pan

Requirements:

• Steel brush
• Mix of 50% vinegar and 50% water (about 300 ml)
• Cleaning pad
• Brush
• Boiling water
• Oven
• The Windmill Seasoning / Cast iron Conditioner
• Your rusted cast iron pan

Method:

1. Begin by cleaning the pan with the steel brush to remove old residues.
   

   

2. Use the brush to coat the pan with the vinegar-water mix. Let this mixture sit for half an hour to help loosen any stuck-on dirt.
   
3. After half an hour, apply the vinegar-water mix again and scrub the pan clean with the cleaning pad.
   
4. Rinse the pan with boiling water to remove all vinegar residues.
   
5. Apply the vinegar-water mix once more and use the cleaning pad to scrub well. Let the mixture sit for fifteen minutes.
6. Rinse the pan thoroughly with boiling water.
7. Place the pan in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and let it dry for 20 minutes.
8. Take the pan out of the oven and rub it with the seasoning cast iron conditioner for a protective layer.
   
9. Put the pan back in the oven for another 20 minutes to allow the conditioner to work in well.

Your pan is ready for use again!

A shiny, like-new cast iron pan! With a little care and the right treatment, your pan can last a lifetime. Did you find this guide helpful? Share your experiences and photos of your refurbished pan on social media and inspire others to take good care of their pans too. Don't forget to tag and use #TheWindmill to be part of our community!