Restoring Five Dollar Cast Iron! 100 YEARS OLD

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
  • We found some 100 year old cast iron skillets at auction and got them for $5 each! Today we transform the iron from old to new buy soaking in Coca Cola and Vinegar, then we grind the old off, and wash before baking on new seasoning. We also pass on our indian runner ducklings to some new owners. Thanks for watching and God Bless!
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    01:47 Vinegar vs Coca Cola Cleaning Cast Iron
    09:20 Results from Vinegar and Coca Cola
    13:20 Firing cast iron
    16:59 Sanding cast iron
    23:30 Final cleaning
    24:00 Seasoning
    31:00 Cooking

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  • @williamstump6551
    @williamstump6551 12 дней назад +62

    Ransom is a wise young man for choosing the cast iron pans for they will last his lifetime and longer if they are taken care of properly. You have to be careful when using Crisco for if the pan gets too hot it will become sticky for the vegetable-based Crisco burns at a lower temperature. I have several cast iron pans that I use and have found lard and bacon grease are good for seasoning them. After frying bacon let the grease cool and then wipe it out with a towel. If needed I just run hot water over it to rinse and immediately towel dry. Thanks for sharing this video. Ransom really worked hard on his pan and didn't give up. You are teaching him well.

    • @brindlebailey
      @brindlebailey 12 дней назад +6

      I must agree that lard is excellent for seasoning cast iron. 👍❤️

    • @thereseburton1414
      @thereseburton1414 12 дней назад +3

      Maintenance is key dry on a stove, cool, then light coat of oil to store.

  • @donnakirk7455
    @donnakirk7455 12 дней назад +57

    Obviously, Ransom doesn’t mind a little hard work. He just seems to like being with Dad. Amazing kiddo!

  • @PD-eh5dd
    @PD-eh5dd 12 дней назад +46

    Ransom is a exceptional young man. He's a hard worker, for his age.

  • @lindayoung3783
    @lindayoung3783 12 дней назад +46

    Ransom is such a great kid and so blessed to have you as a dad to encourage and help him.

  • @lynnemcclung6207
    @lynnemcclung6207 12 дней назад +35

    I love restoring cast iron. I do it in my oven on various temperature settings over a few days with pretty much just oil and oven. I never grind of scrape my cast iron. But the memories y'all are making is what counts the most. You're a wonderful family. I love watching you all.

    • @lizregan1949
      @lizregan1949 12 дней назад +3

      I have done the same. With oil.

    • @rosawilliams9145
      @rosawilliams9145 12 дней назад

      We used baking soda and vinegar. And my dad would use the something in the shop to remove some of the rust. 😊

    • @beckyblack2333
      @beckyblack2333 11 дней назад

      My grandmothers used lard or suet to clean cast iron.

  • @susanfarmer8321
    @susanfarmer8321 12 дней назад +4

    This came from my grandma,and I’m 65. Back in the pioneer years they did not have a problem with iron deficiency because they cooked with cast iron only

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 12 дней назад +19

    Homesteading with the Zimmermans has a whole video on cast iron restoring. I've seen many, but none like theirs! God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ☦️ 🙏🏻 💙 ❤️

  • @lindajames4122
    @lindajames4122 12 дней назад +16

    I loved this video. I think it is wonderful how you encourage and support your children. It was great to see Ransom choose the cast iron pan and stick with it to get the job of restoring it. Proud of you Ransom.

  • @vickihamrick5134
    @vickihamrick5134 День назад

    Ransom is always ready and eager to help with anything and a,ways does a great job. He is such a wonderful and kind young man and I’m sure he makes you proud!

  • @maryfuqua3314
    @maryfuqua3314 12 дней назад +13

    ❤😂 COWBOY KENT ROLLINS Would be proud Ransom 😊❤🎉

  • @bjrdesign07
    @bjrdesign07 12 дней назад +1

    That was really cool to watch Ransom take a rusty old pan and turn it into a usable piece of cookware. He amazes me at the things he takes interest in. One very bright little boy. God Bless & love you guys! ❤❤

  • @pamlaw5959
    @pamlaw5959 День назад

    Ransom is a wonderful boy he is such a hard worker and a deep thinker. I think it is great he wants to do this with his dad. God Bless you both and all your fantastic family

  • @tjneugent2567
    @tjneugent2567 12 дней назад +18

    Melt your sugar in just a little very hot water before adding to your sun or any iced tea . Works great. My Mom always ‘burned’ her cast iron every year in a very hot fire for 30 minutes or more and ‘seasoned’ them after being washed, with lard or crisco. I am 73 years old and continue in her footsteps! lol. God bless y’all

  • @dalindajarvis4588
    @dalindajarvis4588 11 дней назад +1

    Ransom is such an amazing young man and such a hard worker. Love how he loves to do things with his dad and learn new things. Not many 7 year olds or even older kids would think about restoring cast iron so awesome ❤

  • @gwynethyaita3774
    @gwynethyaita3774 11 дней назад +3

    Ransom has found two Treasures. Ransom can have two pans that he can keep all his life,and gave them to his children. God bless you ransom for saving old pans that could probably last at least another hundred years

  • @carolinedevlin1577
    @carolinedevlin1577 12 дней назад +1

    Well done Ransom on working really hard to get those cast iron pans back to be used again , they would be a great addition to the camper bus for when you finally get to go camping in it👍😊

  • @alicemayer1297
    @alicemayer1297 12 дней назад +7

    Ransom was really committed to the cast iron pan project. Good for him! So many kids his age would have given up a long time ago! Gary, what a great memory you & Ransom made cleaning those pans; I’m sure he’ll never forget it.

  • @pamelahousley7543
    @pamelahousley7543 4 дня назад

    Ransom is such a hard worker & loves learning from his Dad. Great video - priceless memories made.

  • @cyndeecollings9461
    @cyndeecollings9461 12 дней назад +1

    RANSON YOU NEED TO BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF SON I DONT THINK ANY OTHER KID YOUR AGE THAT WOULD WANT LET A LONG RESTORE AN OLD PAN. I THINK YOU HAVE AN OLD SOLE THAT GUIDES YOU. YOUR FATHER IS A GREAT MAN FOR FOLLOWING YOUR DREAM TO RESTORE THOSE PANS. GOD BLESS WALKER FARM FAM.

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 12 дней назад +3

    My dad had 2-100 yr old cast iron skillets that I inherited. They cooked like a dream! When I moved from Dallas to Houston, they disappeared! I had had a huge moving sale and they werent for sale but, I had a former brother in law that was taking things to sell for me and was supposed to give me the money. I never saw a single penny and once I unpacked here, I missed the skillets. I cannot prove it but........
    Im proud of Ransoms ingenuity and drive to restore those skillets!❤

  • @user-lb7zw3lb4d
    @user-lb7zw3lb4d 12 дней назад +7

    I just love Ransoms heart. Such a hard worker and I love how he watches his dad.

  • @retabates3799
    @retabates3799 12 дней назад +1

    Hi Gary and Ransom, Those are really old skillets, Ransom is a hard worker. Fantastic I love cast iron!!!! Love the video God bless you all and until next time take care now.

  • @tracysipling7480
    @tracysipling7480 12 дней назад +10

    Hello Walker family. Those pans will be gorgeous and food will taste amazing in them .

  • @SusanLandrum-cm8xk
    @SusanLandrum-cm8xk 12 дней назад +5

    You all done a great job ,Ramson your learning well and not afraid of hard work most would not have gotten to the end🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊gold star for you (and dad).

  • @larryfeeks6620
    @larryfeeks6620 12 дней назад +7

    I'm impressed with Ransom for wanting to restore the old pan, and you for helping him with his goal! Also, thank you for the Jesus reference; taking something old and making it new again!

  • @ReneeLewis-sv6xp
    @ReneeLewis-sv6xp 12 дней назад +2

    Great job on restoring the cast iron skillets.
    You'll be eating the best foods ever on those.

  • @user-ih6wy3gr6b
    @user-ih6wy3gr6b 12 дней назад +3

    Ransom is a very enterprising young man and hard worker. And you Gary, are a good, patient dad. God Bless. - ACD

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 12 дней назад +3

    Here in Scottsdale AZ, that's how we make our tea. The best!!!❤❤❤

  • @lindacrist2620
    @lindacrist2620 12 дней назад

    What an awesome video! Ranson is an old soul, wise beyond his years. Gary, you are so patient and making memories that will last a lifetime. YES! Through God all are made new!❤

  • @markcroucher3977
    @markcroucher3977 12 дней назад +6

    Gary and Ransom, watch Cowboy Kent Rollins on the best restoration of old rusty cast iron skillets.

  • @christabarber322
    @christabarber322 12 дней назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video. Ransom really likes doing stuff with his dad. I, too, love cast iron and love to cook in it. God bless you all ❤

  • @parryan1800
    @parryan1800 12 дней назад +7

    My dad worked for the forestry service. He used to use Coke on the battery cables of the power wagon when they got all corroded and he couldn’t get them off. When we go camping, my job was to take the iron skillets down to the river and clean them out with sand..

  • @megslittlehouseinthecountry
    @megslittlehouseinthecountry 9 дней назад +1

    Cast iron is a good investment. Ransom chose well at the farm auction. Good cast iron will last for decades. If you ever travel in the direction of the Lodge company headquarters, I think Ransom would love to see their big store! 💖💖💖

  • @valfrasier39
    @valfrasier39 12 дней назад +1

    Good job Gary and Ransom. That was so much work, I'm happy to see you using the pans.

  • @cindyporter4326
    @cindyporter4326 10 дней назад +1

    Ransom is an amazing young man. All of your children are amazing. Ransom stands out more because he doesn't seem to mind working hard. (and playing hard)
    Just FYI, it's hard, some would say impossible, to sweeten tea after iuts on ice. Next time you make Sun tea, add sugar before putting it on ice.
    Love your videos and wonderful family!!

  • @Orca2019
    @Orca2019 12 дней назад

    I am so proud of Ransom for seeing the beauty in the cast iron frying pans! And Ransom is a totally hard worker! I am sure Ransom will go far in life as he sees more than what is in front of his eyes! One amazing young man

  • @carolynnance2376
    @carolynnance2376 12 дней назад +1

    Ransom ricks! Neatest kid EVER! You and Cassie are doing great with your kids and I’m just a grandmother, but I believe the best thing you can teach or show them is Jesus. That’s why I believe you two have great kids! Love y’all a lot ! ❤ blessings from OKC.

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 12 дней назад +5

    Gary, true test of your labor, cook eggs in it. If done enough & correctly, the eggs shouldn't stick. Way to go Ransome!

  • @terryhenderson424
    @terryhenderson424 12 дней назад +2

    Yes, I remember Ransom picking the truly rusty skillet at the auction. "Becky" at the Hillbilly Kitchen channel as an affinity for her cast iron skillets plus a number of 100 year old recipies. The advantage of 100 year old recipies is that they came to be on wood stoves under oil (or other) light and in cast iron. They aren't particularly fussy in terms of prep tools/ equipment, ingredients, nor cooking techniques. Others have 100 year old recipies too. When the temperatures cool down again, it sure would be good to see if Ransom would be interested to do the measuring and mixing for some of these older recipies that are actually designed for cast iron cooking.

  • @dawnjanes8171
    @dawnjanes8171 12 дней назад

    Love that Ransom wanted to restore the cast iron pans, Great job raising him to want to even do that, Also, Love that Dad added that bringing out to you and told story in the Bible to bring this full circle, Thank you for sharing

  • @carlak7468
    @carlak7468 12 дней назад +8

    Great idea Ransom. Love making old things useful again. By the way. Your daddy wasn’t cheating, he was just working smarter 😀

  • @benjaminspencer6507
    @benjaminspencer6507 12 дней назад +2

    Great fine Ransom! Great dad to make memories!! Fine lookin cast iron!!

  • @lindakitts4304
    @lindakitts4304 12 дней назад +3

    I’ve got a cast iron pan from my mom. I’ve had it for 50 some years and I’m not sure how long she had it. It’s got a build up on the bottom but still cooks great. I’m afraid to stick it in the fire but I know my mil always did hers in her wood cook stove. Yes I’m that old. I’m the lady that sent the mammoth sunflowers last year. I’m just getting mine planted this year.

  • @debbymiller8828
    @debbymiller8828 11 дней назад +1

    Gary, a great video today. Ransom, your hard work paid off.

  • @LauraDavis47203
    @LauraDavis47203 11 дней назад

    I really really enjoyed watching you both buy, clean, season and cook in your old-new cast iron skillets.

  • @amyrockenbach5668
    @amyrockenbach5668 12 дней назад +6

    Wow!!! Look at those pans. If you showed people who passed on those at the auction, they'd be fighting you for them Ransom. And you know another good thing Ransom you can keep those pans your whole life, and remember how you and dad brought them back to life together. Can't buy that anywhere❤

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl 12 дней назад +2

    Great job on the restoration of the cast iron pans👍👍👍 ransom is such an incredible little boy🥰

  • @lomagibson664
    @lomagibson664 12 дней назад +6

    Such a great job with the cast iron! Love you all so much! Continued prayers! God bless

  • @jennyn.
    @jennyn. 12 дней назад +5

    Gary, love how you use every opportunities to teach Ransom, Ranger and Mazzie about God and life stills. Ransom, you are a hard worker and you don't give up easily. Wonderful!!! ❤❤

  • @jamajordan5556
    @jamajordan5556 12 дней назад

    How amazing that Ransom wanted to restore the cast iron pans. Great good Gary incorporating how we are restored when we give our life to Jesus.❤

  • @rethacharette7830
    @rethacharette7830 12 дней назад +4

    Ransom you are working so hard to get the cast iron pan cleaned. Thank you dad for showing Ransom how to restore an item Ransom will be so proud what he did that and you don't always have to buy new. He will have a great cast iron that he will have a long time. Ransom I am so proud of you. That took a lot of work and time. Have a wonderful day. God Bless.

  • @amyrockenbach5668
    @amyrockenbach5668 12 дней назад +3

    Benjamin the spoiled bottle baby. He's lucky, most bottle lambs are weaned when they're 30-45 days old or 25 lbs. He'll just put on a little weight. But he is a cutie. If you keep handling him and giving him attention, he'll be more likely to be docile. Majority of our rams were, but once in a while we'd get one with a bad attitude and he'd be the first one on the trailer to market.

  • @amyrockenbach5668
    @amyrockenbach5668 12 дней назад +10

    Cleaning up those cast iron pans will be so worth it when you see all the stuff you can cook and bake in them. You can bake a mess of biscuts, dump them on a plate to cool, then whip up some tasty sausage gravy to top them. Oh yum!

  • @reneemeidinger4330
    @reneemeidinger4330 12 дней назад

    Ransom, how cool that was fitting to bring out the new look on old stuff. So happy to see you having great time with your dad!

  • @MsTati67
    @MsTati67 12 дней назад

    You guys did an amazing job on the cast iron skillets! I love how you teach your kids and those memories you make with them will last a lifetime. These are the things they will pass on to their children. ❤

  • @laurieutter8760
    @laurieutter8760 12 дней назад +3

    How awesome 👍. . I Love cast iron. I have a found a lot of good pieces in thrift stores, yard sales , and restore them , I dont have the Teflon at all. .. looking for the iron kettle and Dutch oven. Y'all did amazing on them .. y'all have a amazing New week happy Monday stay safe stay healthy stay positive always make it fun Love from Tucson Arizona 💗🦎🌵🌻🦉👩🏼‍🌾🌵🦎💗

  • @lisaevansthefam2425
    @lisaevansthefam2425 12 дней назад +2

    I’m so glad he wanted to and did restore the cast iron pans and I am pretty sure that the person who passed is happy that they found a good home and have someone to take care of them properly!😊

  • @gloriawarner2304
    @gloriawarner2304 12 дней назад

    Ransom is a awesome worker. The wire brush and drill motor works really well on the pans. Cast iron lasts forever with proper care. And no toxic chemicals. ❤

  • @lindahipp8329
    @lindahipp8329 12 дней назад +5

    Loved seeing Ransom right there helping you all through restoring the cast iron. He's a little trooper. Good luck selling the shoes. Hopefully Benjamin will stay gentle. GOD bless Y'all.

  • @LuvtheRiverLife
    @LuvtheRiverLife 12 дней назад +4

    I love what Ransom has done to these cast iron pans, this kid is so creative and reminded me to take good care of mine so that they don’t rust ❤ great video today, Gary once again your an amazing father ❤️

  • @sherrysmith9820
    @sherrysmith9820 12 дней назад

    Ransom is going to be so smart everything he is learning is going to help him for the rest of his life ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JosieCardenas951
    @JosieCardenas951 12 дней назад

    Ransom is a great young boy he is will to do almost anything. What a blesssing he is stay safe . Have a wonderful week .

  • @BrendaChick
    @BrendaChick 12 дней назад

    You are such a big help Ransom,So proud of you

  • @ishihtzuknot1881
    @ishihtzuknot1881 12 дней назад

    I hope ramson gets paid for his part in all the videos… he really is the star of them.. he can pay cash for his own house by the time he is of age..he can have a great farm if that is his cup of tea. You go ramson. ❤❤❤

  • @outandaboutwithsamiam5034
    @outandaboutwithsamiam5034 12 дней назад

    There's Gary, cooking for his Walker Army, and being the best Dad he can be......Y'all have a good day on the WFF!!

  • @sherrycarlstrom2407
    @sherrycarlstrom2407 12 дней назад

    Great job Ransom. You and your daddy do so many wonderful things together. ❤️

  • @janicecirksena8300
    @janicecirksena8300 12 дней назад

    Ransom you are an Awesome Kid and I'm not fooling!! And you are blessed with an Awesome Daddy to be doing this with you!! Love you guys!!🙏💓🙏
    I have bought and cleaned a few of those and gave them to my kids! They are worth it!!

  • @sandraparker8172
    @sandraparker8172 12 дней назад +2

    Love watching the whole video the cast iron and the farm life. I think it's awesome how Gary takes the time to do things with Ransom as he's growing up. Great Dad you are.

  • @sheliabouch2033
    @sheliabouch2033 5 дней назад

    God Bless. Ransom is a very hard working youngman. That is a very hard work getting them cast iron pans. Love ❤️ from Northeastern Pennsylvania ❤️ ❤❤

  • @fayebailey9358
    @fayebailey9358 12 дней назад +2

    Great idea Ransom! You and your Dad did an awesome job to refresh the cast iron skillets! Betting they will come in handy for camping once the remodel and upgrades are complete in school bus! ⭐👍❤😊

  • @debblucher2513
    @debblucher2513 10 дней назад +1

    I really liked this change of pace! ❤

  • @debbeasher-k4764
    @debbeasher-k4764 12 дней назад +5

    Poppa, proof you for encouraging Ransom & making this wonderful Father & Son activity Great.
    Also, tying it into how God sees us in Christ.
    ❤🎉😊❤🎉
    Love ya all.

  • @patriciabonitz5758
    @patriciabonitz5758 12 дней назад +2

    That is wonderful and a good teaching lesson for all of us. Jesus is amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @bigredwic
    @bigredwic 12 дней назад +1

    🎉🎉🎉 congratulations Ransom 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @kimmoyer2891
    @kimmoyer2891 12 дней назад

    Ransom is such a hard little worker. Hes gonna make someone a great husband someday

  • @cathywertenberger5742
    @cathywertenberger5742 11 дней назад

    I love watching Ransom watch his dad working and repeat what he dose

  • @shebalee3420
    @shebalee3420 12 дней назад +2

    What a great idea Ransom & a awesome job you both did to restore the 2 pans back to new. That 🥓🥓 sure looked yum.😋👍🏻👏🏼

  • @teresaboyd9746
    @teresaboyd9746 12 дней назад +4

    Great project Gary and Ransom!!! Very interesting.👍 Love it that Ransom likes to do things like this. Definitely not afraid of hard work!!! Awesome work Ransom❣😊👍🍳💛

  • @LLjean-qz7sb
    @LLjean-qz7sb 12 дней назад +1

    In grandma's day,( in areas where they had a lot of leaves) they used to put their cast iron pans in their fall leaf piles when they burned them.❤😊

  • @BrendaChick
    @BrendaChick 12 дней назад

    Welcome to the Howdy God Bless you and your Family and your Fur Babies ✌️💜🙏

  • @RaeannAmbler-jy1ey
    @RaeannAmbler-jy1ey 12 дней назад +4

    You guys are such a wonderful family. I love watching your channel.❤️❤️🙏

  • @marybroussard043
    @marybroussard043 12 дней назад +6

    Hello Walker Family and friends!

  • @karensanders5419
    @karensanders5419 12 дней назад +5

    Nothing better than cast iron for cooking.

  • @kristiecole8382
    @kristiecole8382 12 дней назад

    Ransom is such a hard worker and loves what he does.

  • @darleneeide7090
    @darleneeide7090 12 дней назад +1

    Ransom did an excellent job on the cast iron

  • @lindamitchell4590
    @lindamitchell4590 12 дней назад +3

    Great father and son project together❤

  • @michelehumann811
    @michelehumann811 12 дней назад +4

    That's the BEST bacon is from a cast iron pan ..... AWESOME job Ransom!!!!!

  • @lovetheeagles0
    @lovetheeagles0 12 дней назад +3

    A++ find Ransom, nothing taste better then things cooked in cast iron. Good job guys

  • @kathywifall6844
    @kathywifall6844 12 дней назад +7

    Ransom, you are a wonderful young man. You do not shy away from work or playing hard. That was beautiful all the work you did in cleaning those pans. I love your heart to do all that you can to help on the farm. Great teaching about CHRIST!

  • @conniebucy2423
    @conniebucy2423 12 дней назад +3

    Great job ransom!! You too dad!! Sounds like one of the pans is over 100 years old!! Wow!!

  • @maryleescott9028
    @maryleescott9028 12 дней назад +4

    This was a. Excellent video and Ransom's attitude is so refreshing for such a young fellow.

  • @nancysimpson4246
    @nancysimpson4246 12 дней назад +3

    Hi guys, I really enjoy your videos. You’re awesome family. Thank you for sharing😊 them are getting to look really good

  • @lindakinsey1093
    @lindakinsey1093 12 дней назад +1

    The doctor told me to cook in the cast iron pans cause my mom was anemic. And she might not have to take iron pills which didn’t agree with her. So they are really beneficial. Thanks Ransom and Gary. Good work.

  • @freedomdesign4688
    @freedomdesign4688 12 дней назад

    Those pans will cook terrific burgers. Ransom is a very hard worker. 🍔

  • @angiebrewer9960
    @angiebrewer9960 12 дней назад

    Ransom is such a hard worker! 👍👍👍
    Great job Ransom!

  • @gloriajoseph7031
    @gloriajoseph7031 12 дней назад +1

    Y’all did a really good job on those pans. Ransom yours looked new so great job. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulafeudo5504
    @paulafeudo5504 12 дней назад +4

    You can also use Arm & Hamme Baking Soda, and for small pots the packaged catsup from take-outs works for stains.... Great Job, you two! The pans look terrific, yay!

  • @secretlady387
    @secretlady387 10 дней назад

    Gary and Ransom♡♡,
    The cast iron skillets look great ! You two did an awesome job👍🏽.🍎🦋

  • @leeslone3640
    @leeslone3640 12 дней назад +3

    Great video. Hope he remember this someday total awesome young man I like to see kids outside learning how to do things instead of in the house on the video games which is restoring our young kids that young man wants to be just like his daddy❤❤❤

  • @jamesgreene9079
    @jamesgreene9079 12 дней назад +3

    God bless y'all great job on cleaning on the cast iron frying pans I have a suggestion for y'all this is how I was taught by my grandfather he would get some good sand and a burlap sack you would wet the burlap sack put the sand inside the pan begin scrubbing in circular motion the sand would cut the rust and give it bottom inside smooth then you would rinse then put it in the fire or the oven set to the highest setting for a hour when you take it out of the heat he would salt and lard with another burlap sack and rub it down let them sit and cool down then wipe them out and rub them good put them in the fire or oven set to highest setting we only use lard and salt rinse with hot water then dry real good and rub them good with lard hope this helps y'all God bless y'all keep doing what y'all do just saying 😎..