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I thought I was building seasoning — actually, I was ruining my cast iron.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cast-iron pans take a beating and we love them for it. Searing beef and pork loins at high heat and slow-cooking chili can leave a ...

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 ...

Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. Cast iron cookware has a lot of benefits: it’s naturally nonstick ...

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 ...