Cast iron pans are essential in the kitchen, but cleaning them can be a daunting task. Fear not! We have step-by-step ...

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Re-seasoning your skillet after a thorough cleaning is absolutely critical. The “seasoning” is the coating, or layer that makes the skillet non-stick. The cast iron skillet is essentially useless when ...

Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile pans can be used in the oven, on the ...

There are a lot of opinions and “rules” when it comes to cleaning cast iron skillets. Don’t ever use soap! Just a little bit of hot water is all you’ll ever need! Use a potato! Of course, everyone has ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron cookware has developed what you might call a patina of mythology about how easy or complicated ...

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Just about every year, I sneak a new skillet into my parent’s stash of holiday gifts. That might sound like an interesting repeat gift, but whenever I visit them they insist I cook — and a lot of ...