Give a new pan a glossy black nonstick coating—or bring the luster back to a family heirloom—with this 3-step process for seasoning cast iron.

Can you use soap on cast iron? We break down just how to clean a cast iron skillet and address everything you should and shouldn't do while taking care of your precious pan.

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Show it some TLC and your cast iron skillet can last a lifetime—or more. Many families have generations-old cast iron that's been crisping up fried chicken and caramelizing Brussels sprouts for 150 ...

People passionately debate whether or not it’s okay to use dish soap on a cast iron skillet. Most nay-sayers say nay because ...

In general, foods high in acid cause the most significant problems for cast iron. A quick sauté or sizzle is generally OK, but simmering or roasting high-acid ingredients for an extended period -- or ...

Cast-iron skillets are legendary in the kitchen for a reason. With the right care, they can outlast most of your appliances, often getting passed down from one generation to the next. They're ...

The aroma of grilling food often fills neighborhoods at this time of year, bringing a wave of nostalgia with the scent of outdoor cooking. When I was growing up, we did not have a grill until I was ...

Because really, what is camping if not just an alfresco food party? The joys of cooking over an open fire are many: from ...

It all started with a skillet sold by one man: craftsman and entrepreneur Isaac Morton. In 2015, Morton founded North Charleston-based cookware company Smithey Ironware Co. to share the experience of ...

What's next for the Battle for the Iron Skillet between SMU and TCU football? What to know ahead of what is currently the final scheduled meeting: ...

Staub has built a solid reputation in the cast-iron cookware space since 1974 ... The textured black interior doesn’t require seasoning like traditional cast iron and provides good browning results.