New to cast iron? Learn how to season, clean and restore your cookware with simple steps from a cooking editor who fixed her ...

For cast iron that “looks better” than the day you bought it.

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than ...

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

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If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...

Cast iron pans can be a lifesaver. So, if you want to return the favor, follow this simple hack and keep your trusty skillet ...

There’s nothing cast-iron cookware can’t do. It’s durable and affordable, is stovetop and oven compatible, has amazing heat retention, and even has some nonstick properties if you care for it ...

If I were allowed one piece of cookware on a desert island, I’d choose a cast-iron skillet. It can almost do it all: bake cornbread or cakes, roast vegetables, sear steaks or fry chicken. But it does ...