Table Top Finish (Restoration) Options?

I recently acquired a gently used egg table. Looking to whip it into shape.

It is unfinished PT pine and has some grease stains on the top. Looks like a pork butt drip pan spill. Otherwise the wood is basically in new condition.

I have leftover deck stain (Cabot Timber Oil) I was thinking to use to protect and darken to match my deck. However, I'm thinking the stain oil probably will not penetrate the grease area very well without some proper preparation.

1.  ... Is it possible (or worth it) to remove or minimize the current grease stains?
I had thought to replace the 2 or 3 planks on the top and move on with the finishing.
OR ... mount a slab of granite over that area.


2.  ... Cabot Australian Timber Oil.... bad idea? - or alternative?

The table does not need to be a glossy, spotless, and showroom finish.
It will be kept under standard grill cover, mostly in the shade.


Thanks!