Like any good relationship, cast-iron cookware ownership requires lots of patience, commitment and love; owning your own cast-iron skillet or pan can be daunting at first, but with enough TLC and ...

How are you supposed to clean a cast-iron skillet? I got one for Christmas, and I’m afraid to use it. It seems like a lot of responsibility. —Laura in East Nashville It is a lot of responsibility. Get ...

Cast iron skillets are an essential item for countless home cooks. In comparison to some modern cookware, cast iron offers excellent heat distribution and retention and can last for decades. It also ...

Cleaning your cast-iron skillet the right way will ensure it lasts for years. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

A small amount of soap that doesn’t contain lye is safe to use on a cast-iron skillet. Simple techniques for cleaning and storing cast iron will keep it in excellent condition. If there is rust or the ...

Letting your cast-iron pan sit in soapy water is a cookware crime you can't afford. Here's the safe and effective way to clean cast iron.

Cleaning your cast-iron skillet correctly ensures it will last for years. You can do it with a common kitchen staple. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although there’s some gorgeous modern-day cookware available, there’s just something about antique ...

As an outdoor cooking lifestyle evangelist, Paul Sidoriak embraces all cooking and keeps up with the equipment and recipes that unite people, whether in the kitchen or on the patio. Rusty pans are ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. When it comes to searing a steak, making breakfast, or baking cornbread, ...

Chances are you may have a cast-iron skillet you inherited from your grandparents collecting dust and rust in your cupboard. Or perhaps you are a cast-iron aficionado and have a collection of cookware ...