KEEPING CAST IRON BLACK

After you have seasoned your pan you use it and you wonder how you are going to keep it black. After you use your pan, while it is still warm wash it with water only, no soap.

Scrub it well to remove any food residue. Dry the pan well with a soft cloth. Now, grab a piece of wax paper.

Ball it up and scrub the pan well inside and out. You are thinking to yourself, why waxed paper?

When you rub the pan with the waxed paper it will leave a waxed coating on the surface. This will seal the pan with a thin coating of wax that will protect the surface from air and moisture, thus helping to prevent rust from forming. When you are storing the pans, you can leave a piece of wax paper between the pans to help protect them.

If rust spots do appear you can remove them by rubbing the spot with a slice of fresh lemon. Once you have removed the spot rub again with wax paper.