How to Fix Sticky Surfaces on a Cast Iron Skillet

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Description: Cast iron skillets or pans are great tools in...

Steps:

1. Clean the skillet thoroughly with soap and water.

2. Scrub the entire pan with steel wool.
3. After scrubbing the skillet, dry it off using a towel or paper towels. You can also place the skillet on a stove top for 30-45 seconds to dry it.
4. The layer of seasoning has now been completely removed, and will be restored in the following steps.

5. Pre-heat the oven to 500°F. (If your oven does not go this high, use the highest temperature.)

6. Lightly coat the skillet in a thin layer of vegetable oil.
7. Use a paper towel to evenly spread the oil over the entire pan, including the handle bar. The skillet should look somewhat shiny after this.
8. Grab a dry paper towel and go over the surfaces one more time to remove excess oil.

9. Place skillet in the oven upside down for 1 hour.
10. Place a piece of aluminum foil under the pan in case any oil drips.

11. After one hour, remove the skillet from the oven using an oven mitt.