Some people simply love to cook. In some way, gathering ingredients, following steps and creating something tasty, nutritious and sustainable is kind of therapeutic. Others can’t stand the task of having to whip up a meal each and every day—be it for themselves or their families.
But whether you enjoy cooking or not, chances are—you’ve used an iron cast skillet once or more in your life. And while this handy kitchen gadget makes cooking a whole lots easier and reliable because of its heavy heat resistance, they’re often a pain in the backside to clean. Which is why one genius came up with a rather unconventional way in which to clean his iron cast skillet.
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So instead of throwing out your skillet once you think it’s reached the end or is too dirty to stand, consider this easy hack to make it look as good as new—you’re welcome.
Firstly, these are the things you will need in order to clean your skillet: dish soap, kosher salt, a sponge or stiff brush, a clean, dry cloth or paper towel and vegetable oil. Then, preheat your oven to 235 degrees F, wash your skillet with warm, mildly soapy water using a sponge or stiff brush and use the kosher salt to scrub off stubborn bits of food.
After that, rinse and let your skillet dry. Once completely dry, apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the inside and outside of the skillet, using a dry cloth or paper towel. Lastly, place the skillet upside down in the center of the oven with a layer of aluminum foil underneath to catch any drips—let it bake for one hour.
When the hour is complete, let the skillet cool off completely before removing it from the oven. And then, voila! You have yourself a good-as-new iron cast skillet.
If you’ve got any cook-enthusiast friends or family members, be sure to share this handy kitchen hack with them. And if you give this trick a go, let us know how it goes in the comments.
