Plus, we asked experts how to keep rust away and ensure the pans stay nonstick ...

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 ...

Many home cooks and chefs alike tout the benefits of cooking with cast iron. The cookware is durable and versatile, able to withstand high heat and create the perfect sear. It's also relatively easy ...

Cast iron cookware has been a kitchen staple for generations, passed down through families like treasured heirlooms. Yet despite its centuries-long history, there's a surprising amount of confusion ...

There are lots of methods out there about the best ways to season cast iron pans, but how can you tell if you were actually successful? Try these simple tests.

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

Use soap on your cast iron. Seriously! For more tips on how to best restore, clean, and season cast-iron cookware, read more of Michael Sullivan’s advice on Wirecutter. Advertisement Advertisement ...

Cast iron is one of the most beloved and misunderstood of all the metals used for cooking. The metal is long-lasting, retains heat well, and forms a non-stick surface when seasoned properly. It also ...