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 ...
Or you inherited an ancient piece of cast iron from a family member ... Your gut reaction may be that the pan is ruined beyond repair and needs to be tossed, but hold that thought!
Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.
OSHU, Japan--Katsunori Suzuki is one of a few craftsmen in Japan still producing cast iron cookware by hand using ... that was used for the mold to begin reconditioning it to make new molds.