Cast Iron Cleaning Paste

Instructions

1. Mix baking soda and lemon juice to form a paste.
2. Coat the cast iron skillet, covering all of the rust
3. Let sit for 1 hour
4. Brush paste off
5. Wash with soap and water
6. Rinse
7. Use a hair dryer on the skillet until it is dry to prevent rusting
8. To season the pan, spray with a thin layer of canola cooking spray
9. Make sure it doesn’t drip or run when you tilt it
10. Place an oven liner on the bottom shelf
11. Place skillet upside down on the next rack up
12. Cook at 450 degrees for one hour
13. Turn off the heat and let the skillet cool in the oven
14. If it’s sticky, there was too much oil. Cook it for another hour