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Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Super-heavy and perfect for creating a remarkable sear, cast iron pans are a smart tool to have in your kitchen lineup. They come with quite a ...

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 ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

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 ...