How can you revive an old rusty cast iron skillet?

I found some old iron pot that was thrown in storage for years, I do not want to discard. They are rusty and it seems that something had dried it and it is frozen in, how I can revive and "season" the pan.

You must remove any rust with sand paper. It can be a lengthy process and difficult. I found an old iron stove in a garage and the guy just gave it to me because he said it was useless. I taken to a local place that blasted for $ 2.00.It was cheap compared to the time I spent to remove any rust. Once I got home, I began the process of sealing with oil. The process took more time in the oven to 350 degrees to Get it seasoned and then I started using it. Remember not to use it with acidic foods like tomatoes remove the seasoned coating. Never use dish detergent or soap to clean which will also remove the seasoning. I always had mine before storage with a thin layer of oil. It is now so seasoned it is non-stick. I use it almost each day.

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