Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Cast iron can rust when it’s left outside to the elements or if it wasn’t dried thoroughly after cleaning,” says Chris Wing, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rusty cast iron skillet on a wooden table - m.dipo/Shutterstock Unlike with other types of metal cookware, rust doesn't ...

Scrub rust with vinegar or baking soda, then wash and dry the pan thoroughly. Re-season the pan by applying oil and baking it upside down in a hot oven. Proper care prevents rust and keeps cast iron ...

If your cast-iron pan has rust spots and has seen better days, don’t get rid of it. It may look beyond repair, but there are a few easy ways to remove the rust and re-season the pan so you can put it ...