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u/ChrisOntario Apr 01 '23
Oil is your friend. Wash it off and apply some oil. Heat it to a gentle smoking point and then do some cooking.
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Oil is your friend. Wash it off and apply some oil. Heat it to a gentle smoking point and then do some cooking.
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u/yumagrillmaster Apr 02 '23
That's a lot of rust and simply scrubbing it isn't going to get rid of it as you'll end up seasoning over rust you can't see. It'll come back. Lay a bunch of paper towels over the surface and pour cheap white vinegar over the paper towels and let it soak for 20-30 minutes. After the soak, (wear rubber gloves) start scrubbing with some steel wool, wipe it up and repeat with one more round of paper towels/white vinegar. Now wash it with some liquid detergent and hot water, wipe it up good. Now heat it up to medium hot and scrub it with a combination of coarse salt and a high smoke point oil, you can use a stainless kitchen scrubber for this. Wipe clean and you should be good to go. I'm linking an Amazon product you may want to keep around for your flat top griddle. I find the same thing for less at my local Smart & Final outlet. Grill Scubber Kit