How to Care for a Cast Iron Skillet

Beginner 30 min 14 steps 45544 views Rating: 3.5/5 Published: 2026-05-25

Wash it right after use.. Remove built-up food with salt and vinegar.. Dry the skillet thoroughly.

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1

Wash it right after use.

Step 1

Wash it right after use.

2

Remove built-up food with salt and vinegar.

Step 2

Remove built-up food with salt and vinegar.

3

Dry the skillet thoroughly.

Step 3

Dry the skillet thoroughly.

4

Store the skillet in a dry place.

Step 4

Store the skillet in a dry place.

5

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF.

6

Wash and dry the new skillet.

Step 6

Wash and dry the new skillet.

7

Coat the skillet with fat.

Step 7

Coat the skillet with fat.

8

Put the skillet in the oven.

Step 8

Put the skillet in the oven.

9

Repeat the process.

Step 9

Repeat the process.

10

Soak the skillet in a vinegar solution.

Step 10

Soak the skillet in a vinegar solution.

11

Rinse and dry the skillet.

Step 11

Rinse and dry the skillet.

12

Coat it with fat.

Step 12

Coat it with fat.

13

Bake the skillet for 2 hours.

Step 13

Bake the skillet for 2 hours.

14

Repeat the process.

Step 14

Repeat the process.

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