i found these in the shed before the holiday; I think my brother left them here 5 yrs agoHis lost, I'm his big sister so he'd be out of his mind to ask for them backBut anywhooo, I have these four cast iron skillets, they are so disgusting with animal pee, some weird cake on dirt, rust and cob webs.can these be saved? can someone tell me how to fix these, sanitize them and season them? or should I just clean them and use them as kitchen decor?
When preparing to finish the basement you need to apply a vapor barrier to the concrete wall firstThis can either be a spray on material or you can apply plastic sheeting to the wall by stapling it to the plate that is on the top of the concreteThen you erect the studs these may be either standard wood studs or steel studs depending on your local codeAfter the framing is done then there are may different insulation materials availableI, myself, prefer foil faced rolled insulation at the highest R rating availableOnes this is done, foam fill little spaces as well as cornersPlumbing and wiring can now be doneThe walls can now be sheet-rocked.
The recommended is Spray foam seals everything Also real foam panels caulked at all seams vapor barrier and r value in one shot The roll and batt insulation can leave air through and cause mold /dampness.
To sanitize them, I would wash them in hot soapy water to which you've added white vinegarYou can use steel wool if neededRinse wellI scrub my cast iron pans with a wad of aluminum foil to get off any rusty spotsI never use cooking oil on my cast iron cookware because it builds up a sticky coating I use solid shortening, like Crisco Once you've got the pans washed out, dry thoroughly with a dishtowel and set the pan either in a low temp oven or on a low flame on the stovetop for a few minutes to both make sure the pans are completely dry and to open open up the pores of the ironPut a heaping teaspoon of solid shortening in the pan and allow it to meltUsing a piece of paper towel spread the melted shortening all over the pan inside and out, including the handleTurn off the stovetop, if you're using itIf you are using the oven, now set your oven to 375 and put either a cookie sheet or a piece of foil under each pan to catch any drippingsI suggest setting them upside down on the cookie sheet/foilLet the pans bake for at least an hourTurn off the oven and let the pans cool inside the ovenYou might need to repeat the seasoning procedure a couple of times, depending on your pansOnce you have your pans seasoned, never wash them with soapIt ruins the seasoningUse coarse salt and a wad of aluminum foilRinse with hot waterDry your pan and set it on the flame on the stovetop with just a smidge of Crisco to coat and season itI do this after every use.
