I thought I was building seasoning — actually, I was ruining my cast iron.

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

The boxes arrive with Griswolds, Wagners, Lodges and other vintage queens of cast-iron cooking, now worse for wear. Some are rusted over, or too encrusted for anyone to make out their branding. Some ...

Learn simple steps to clean, restore, and maintain a cast iron skillet to keep it in great condition for years of cooking.

Those new to the art of cast iron cooking can easily be overwhelmed by its maintenance requirements. Is using soap OK? How often does it have to be seasoned? Are you really supposed to clean it with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for, they can last you ...

A cast iron pot turned upside down in the sink being scrubbed with a sponge and soap - Akintevs/Getty Images Cast iron cookware is truly the workhorse of the kitchen, and as a basic staple for many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." However, over the last decade or so, home cooks everywhere have rediscovered the many benefits of ...