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Buying cast iron pans at a thrift store can nab you a good deal. However, the cookware may be in poor condition. Remove rust ...

Seasoning your food? Great! Seasoning your cast-iron? Good – but also … intimidating. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had readers ask about seasoning – or reseasoning or maintaining seasoning – ...

Have you ever cooked in a cast-iron skillet? You hear the sizzle of meat searing to perfection, and then toss the same pan right in the oven to finish it off. You smell the scent of cornbread that’s ...

Cast iron has a reputation for being the best way to cook a number of foods in a variety of ways. The material is extremely versatile, meaning cast-iron skillets function equally well whether they are ...

The most generally and universally agreed-upon no-no when it comes to cast-iron cooking is acidic foods. This means recipes ...

Whether you're a home cook or an experienced chef, one of the best tools to keep on hand in the kitchen is a cast-iron skillet. Knowing how to season your cast-iron skillet in the oven will ensure it ...

Cast-iron skillets are a go-to piece of cookware for professional chefs and home cooks alike. They are a jack of all trades — you can use them to sear thick cuts of meat, pan-fry hearty vegetables and ...