Black pot

[Creole Fisherman]

I am been able to successfully restore a collection of cast iron pots from a deceased relative. If it is rusty and cruddy I have been able to get it sandblasted at a local monument company that does headstones. Once done I buy the cheapest shortening I can get and sometimes some lard. I burn them outdoors on the grill on a low/medium heat to keep house from getting smokey.. After a couples hours I might regrease and continue. Once done, I generally fry bacon in them to start getting them in use. Good luck with your burn and enjoy.