If the rust isn't too bad, vinegar and elbow grease works well. After it's removed, if it hasn't been used in a while, put bottom and top in a 350 degree oven separated for 1 hour. Using hot gloves remove from the oven and with a brush, paint Crisco oil over the entire surface of top and bottom. I use newspapers on the counter for this chore. Then wipe off excess with a paper towel, and place the bottom upside down in the oven and the top right side up. Cook at 350 for 2 hours and then turn off the oven and let cool in the oven, about 8 hours. Now ready for duty.


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