The crude steel was in a pasty state and the slag fluid ; the cast-iron perforated plate had become melted up and incorporated with the charge of molten metal. The slag had a glassy, blebby ...
and get down to bare metal. Then you can start over to build up a few layers of oil, which will make the pan close to nonstick. Because a mistreated cast-iron pot can be made good as new ...
Avoid using metal scrubbers that will damage the cast-iron surface. Beware of rubber and plastic spatulas, especially cheap ones, as they may melt against the hot metal. From a glance at your ...