Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

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

One of the many reasons cast-iron pans are amazing is because, when properly cared for, they can last for a lifetime. But if there's one drawback to this kitchen workhorse, it's that it can easily ...

With proper care, a cast-iron pan can last you a lifetime. But little mistakes, like this well-intentioned storage practice, ...

Cast-iron pans are the workhorses of the kitchen. They're high quality, relatively affordable, and are great at distributing and retaining heat. You can cook with cast iron over the stove, in the oven ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Have a cast iron pan at home? A Virginia Tech food scientist is both dispelling myths and validating tips passed down through time about cooking with them, seasoning ...