On Apr 2, 1:04 pm, StuPedaso <StillAwake@2am> wrote:
> I was given an old cast iron sausage/lard press from an elderly family
> member. It holds about 1 gallon. It has 2 different size press plates.
> A large one for sausage, and a smaller one that goes inside a
> stainless steel strainer for lard.
>
> Anyone know if cast iron is ok for pressing fruit?
>
> The thing is a little grungy. I was thinking of having it sandblasted
> then wiping it down with vegetable oil.
>
> Stu

If it's what I'm thinking it could be a problem, you can get iron
casse from exposure to iron. If it can be painted, paint it. It's
not like it's in contact forever but rust could be a problem