How to Refinish a Cast Iron Frying Pan

1). Wash pan in hot, soapy water. Dry.
2). Cover work area with newspaper. Place pan on paper.
3). Put on work gloves. Using wire brush, clean all scale from inside and outside of pan. This may take a while, so be patient and be thorough.
4). Wash pan in hot, soapy water. Dry.
5). Smooth inside of pan with steel wool. The purpose of this step is to remove any remaining irregularities on the cooking surface of the pan.
6). Wash pan thoroughly and dry.
7). Coat inside of pan with cooking oil, wipe excess away with paper towel.
8). Place pan in oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. After one hour, turn oven off and allow to cool to room temperature. Pan will now be ready for use.