How Do You Keep A Cast Iron Skillet From Rusting?

How do you keep a cast iron skillet from rusting? In today's video, we're going to show you five surefire ways to help you succeed. Number one, don't let it soak overnight in water. Number two, never put your skillet away wet. Number three, never put your skillet in a dishwasher. Number four, never put your cast iron skillet on a burner that's on high for very long periods at a time. It could burn the finish off of the bottom of your skillet, and that can cause it to rust. And number five, be sure and oil your skillet down every time after you use it. And that'll keep it from beginning to start to rust. That puts a good coating on it we call seasoning. It turns a pretty black like this we call patina, and that helps keep it from rusting. Folks, that's five surefire ways of how to keep a cast iron skillet from rusting.