Blotches on my cast iron pan

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Splotchy, patchy, or uneven cast iron is caused by using too much oil during the seasoning process. To fix it, scour the pan with steel wool to remove old seasoning. Wash and dry the pan. Apply a thin layer of oil, wipe the pan down with a towel, and heat it in the oven at 500 degrees for an hour.

Why does my cast iron skillet have spots?

Cooking acidic foods or following improper cleaning procedures can damage the seasoning on your pan, creating spots of dull, patchy, dry-looking metal on the inside of the pan instead of the smooth, rich black of well-seasoned cast iron.

How do you fix discolored cast iron?

Some are under the impression that acidic foods can discolor cast-iron, but a baking soda scrub should eliminate any discoloring. Some people think that acidic foods cause iron molecules to leach out into your food, but that's actually a good thing!

Why does my cast iron look pitted?

There are several ways a piece of cast iron cookware can be damaged, as noted above: chipping, cracking, warping, and pitting. The first two can be caused by physical impact; the second two by improper rapid heating or cooling, also known as thermal shock.

Why is cast iron discolored?

You might think there's no way the change can be due to rust, especially because your pan has not been exposed to much humidity. In fact, you might think that discoloration is quite normal, especially in a piece of metal cookware you've had for years. Most discoloration is completely normal in cast iron.

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Why Is My Seasoning Splotchy?

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