Thread: Cast Iron Pan and Lead

A while back before I got a proper lead melter. I used (only once) a small cast iron pan to melt a small amount of lead, two kilos. My question is, have I ruined my pan or can I still cook with it if I give it a clean and re-season? Thanks

I would not use the pan for food again. This is due to the lead having gone into the pores of the cast iron. Potentially, the lead may be able to leach out, particularly with acidic foods.

What Rupert said..

What Jhon said

No never cook in it.

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I would add......It would pay to destroy the pan in case someone ( relatives or kids ) see it when its thrown out and decides to use it..

Originally Posted by Jhon

What Rupert said..

yeah what they all said

Hell no!

Thanks everyone. Will be going in the crap metal bin at work. Might use it for target practice first

Yeah, break it before throwing in the bin. Who knows who will ferret through scrap and have themselves a real 'find'

Give it to the mother in-law…��

Originally Posted by Three O'Three

Thanks everyone. Will be going in the crap metal bin at work. Might use it for target practice first

yeah photos please .22 ,223 .308 .45.70 300 WSM 7mm Rem Mag 50 cal yeah

Originally Posted by Monk

Give it to the mother in-law…��

she's on the forum - called WAYCKWYS (watch out ya c..t I know where you sleep)

Originally Posted by Allgood

I would add......It would pay to destroy the pan in case someone ( relatives or kids ) see it when its thrown out and decides to use it..

Nope, standard procedure is always leave a layer of melted lead hardened in bottom of pan. You will always know what its been used for and so will anyone else after you've shuffled off.

It won't adhere necessarily but it will be a clear "fit"

Carve "LEAD" into the handle and mark the thing - probably someone will want it for melting sinkers...