cast iron pans

[misstapioca]

i have an old cast iron fry pan that i think that i have ruined...maybe not. i have heard many ways to clean/season the pan. some involving large amounts of salt, another version of baking it after smearing it with olive oil. What i would like is some advice on how to proper season this pan. If someone knows the "salt method" please post anything you know. Thanks in advance.

[BernK]

To clean with salt all you need is some kosher salt and paper towels. I rinse my pan in water the sprinkle in some salt and rub with the paper towls. Depending on how bad the pan is you may to to rinse and redo a few times.

[Norma]

I clean mine with oil & salt. Just enough oil so you can scrub with the salt.

[This message has been edited by Norma (edited 10-16-2000).]