As noted in part 1 of this series, my preferred method for removing organic matter from cast iron that I am restoring is a lye tank. While a lye tank only consists of two items: lye and water, some care needs to be taken during its construction in the interest of safety Safety and Personal
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At some point, whether through inheritance, shopping, or neglect, you are going to need to restore a cast iron pan so that it is usable again. There are two major items that can make a cast iron pan less than usable: Rust and crud. A number of methods have been devised over the years, and
An Adventure in Cast Iron 