Just like aluminum pots, cast iron skillets are one of those kitchen tools that need a little TLC to get the most out of them ...

Wash the Skillet with Warm Soapy Water and Dry Well: While using soap on cast iron was frowned upon for years, it is, in fact ...

There are few kitchen tools more all-purpose than a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Southerners use the pans to cook just ...

For more on that, check out this CNET guide to perfectly seasoning your cast-iron skillet. The No. 1 cast-iron cookware cleaning question is whether or not you can use soap to clean a skillet or ...

Cast iron is a true kitchen workhorse, versatile and heavy duty enough to last a lifetime. It needs a little extra TLC, but ...

A cast-iron skillet is a versatile and useful tool to add to your kitchen inventory and these delicious recipes will help you ...

I couldn’t do without it, frankly.” What’s the deal with seasoning a cast iron skillet? Seasoning cast iron cookware is what makes it naturally non-stick, imbuing it with that characteristic ...

The answer, often yes, comes from an unlikely source: Smithey Ironware in North Charleston, South Carolina, a company better known for its high-end line of cast-iron and carbon-steel cookware.

The cast iron cookware is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil and only gets better after every use. We also found deals on cast iron Dutch ovens that are covered in nonstick porcelain enamel.

Depending on how you use your pan, it may need to be re-seasoned periodically, but the first time around will last and get stronger. Unless you purchased a cast-iron skillet that’s labeled pre ...