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How to clean cast iron

Extensive use of an iron pot will cause a crust to build up on the inside and outside of the pot. No amount of washing will prevent this build-up.

To clean, follow this procedure:

1. Wash the pot as normal.

2.  Place the empty pot in an open fire, fireplace, wood heater or in a campfire. Allow the pot to COOK until the residue is burned away.

3. HANDLE CAREFULLY -- remove from fire and set aside, allowing slow cooling until the pot is cool enough to hold. 

4. Use moist sand and cloth to scrub inside and outside of the pot.  

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How to season a cast iron pot

A new cast iron pot must be seasoned to ensure the best results when cooking. The steps to follow are very simple:

1. Wash the pot thoroughly and wipe dry. 

2. Place the pot on the burner and heat until extremely hot.

3. Carefully remove the pot from the burner and wipe inside of the pot with a cloth saturated with shortening.

4. Place the pot back on the burner and heat until the bottom of the pot begins to smoke. 

5. Remove from heat and wipe with oil cloth thoroughly coating inside of the pot. Set aside and allow to cool.

6. After the pot cools to a temperature that allows handling, wipe excess fat from the pot with a clean cloth. 

Now you’re ready to begin cooking!