These are some of the top cast iron skillets to add to your cookware collection, including pans from Lodge and Stargazer.

We asked Southerners what foods they do not cook in a cast-iron skillet. Aside from "nothing," the other answers might ...

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 ...

Although I order too much takeout for my own good, nothing beats a warm home-cooked meal. You can often find me grabbing a plate from my parents’ homes during the weekend, but during the workweek, ...

Cast iron is an excellent, durable cooking tool, but it requires proper care and cleaning techniques to maintain its nonstick ...

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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.

Ever wondered what those pesky black specks are when you're cooking with your cast iron skillet? I did some digging and found ...

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.

“Cast-iron pans used to be made by hand,” says Mary Theisen, an enthusiast-turned-businesswoman who travels the country in search of rare and collectible cookware. In 2012, Thiesen founded a site ...