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Cast iron cookware has been a kitchen staple for generations, passed down through families like treasured heirlooms. Yet ...

Seasoning involves baking a layer of oil onto cast iron to create a nonstick surface and prevent rust. The skillet should be seasoned in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour, Regular use ...

Cast-iron skillets are a go-to piece of cookware for professional chefs and home cooks alike. They are a jack of all trades — you can use them to sear thick cuts of meat, pan-fry hearty vegetables and ...

Seasoning your food? Great! Seasoning your cast-iron? Good – but also … intimidating. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had readers ask about seasoning – or reseasoning or maintaining seasoning – ...

Cast iron has a reputation for being the best way to cook a number of foods in a variety of ways. The material is extremely versatile, meaning cast-iron skillets function equally well whether they are ...

A cast iron skillet is one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. It moves easily from stovetop to oven, cleans up ...

Versatile, durable and easy to use, cast iron skillets are a kitchen workhorse, but some cooks often find themselves intimidated by the process of seasoning cast iron — an important way of preparing ...

Don't be afraid to season cast iron. It's a simple process, even if your cast iron is looking a little beat up. Seasoning cast iron just takes heat, oil, time, and a bit of pre-cleaning. Coat cast ...