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.

Although modern cast iron skillets come pre-seasoned, the coating will start to wear off with use. Here's how to season your ...

For the same reason as tomatoes, vinegar can eat away at a seasoned cast-iron skillet, sending you back to square one. Vinegar-based foods like adobo or Carolina-style barbecue sauce are good examples ...

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 ...