How do I handle this rust?

[Vance McAlister]

I am very new to all of this and my mom wants to give me this little skillet (just a few inches across) which she said grandma used to melt butter in. In order to get rid of this rust do I need to strip it down and start over, or is it possible to repair the spots and then just re-season? Also, can anyone identify this little thing?

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[Kyle S.]

I looks like some 000 steel wool and some elbow grease would take care of that. Then just re-season.
kyle

 

[W. Hilditch]

Add a dash of vinegar on to the rust & then the steel wool, Brillo or a SS brush. Although mine says BSR (spelled out) in the bottom, yours appears to be the same except for slightly thicker walls which could have come with the change to automation. I’d call it a BSR.

Hilditch

 

[Vance McAlister]

Great, thanks guys! I am looking forward to getting this cook-ready and then trying it for single eggs. W. Hilditch, what do you use yours for?

 

[W. Hilditch]

Mostly eggs for muffins. But there's more: http://www.castironcollector.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2548

Hilditch

 

[Vance McAlister]

Mostly eggs for muffins. But there's more: http://www.castironcollector.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2548

Hilditch

OK, when I get me hands on this thing, that steak is the first thing I am doing!

 

[DonnaM]

Vance, I would love to be a bystander when you slap a big ole sirloin in that wee little pan!! :chuckle: