re: My First Cast Iron Pot

scrub all rust off...with heavy bristle pad, bbq pit brush, sand paper, whatever you can and get it smooth. then wash well. Then liberally coat with crisco. cook in oven right side up and lid on different rack. Make sure it's an outside oven or oven in the outdoor kitchen. after about 45 minutes on 350*F, take out. let cool, and recoat pot and lid. Cook again for another 45 min. When that is done, you can wash the pot and it should be ready to rock n roll.