New to cast iron? Learn how to season, clean and restore your cookware with simple steps from a cooking editor who fixed her ...

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

For cast iron that “looks better” than the day you bought it.

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than stainless-steel or nonstick pans.

A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean cookware properly can make them last longer. Sure, several other factors determine how long your ...

I’m always looking for the best tools and tricks for keeping my kitchen — and the rest of my home — clean and sparkling with minimal effort. So when I discovered this simple, game-changing cleaning ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.