Cast iron skillets are an essential item for countless home cooks. In comparison to some modern cookware, cast iron offers excellent heat distribution and retention and can last for decades. It also ...

When seasoning cast-iron pieces, go for neutral oils with high smoke points, such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil.

Cleaning a cast iron skillet can feel intimidating — what if you strip away the seasoning? What if you ruin it forever? But skipping proper cleanup can lead to worse issues: sticky residue, stubborn ...

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"Food sticks more to uneven surfaces," says Katie Muscarella, co-founder and managing partner of Field Company, makers of cast-iron skillets. "To get the best nonstick performance, the secret is ...

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Just about every year, I sneak a new skillet into my parent’s stash of holiday gifts. That might sound like an interesting repeat gift, but whenever I visit them they insist I cook — and a lot of ...

Technically, you can cook just about anything in a cast-iron skillet. It’s one of our favorite kitchen tools, and we use it for everything from Sunday morning pancakes and Dutch babies to seared steak ...