"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron pans are a home chef's best friend—and for good reason. The hard-wearing, versatile pans can be ...

It's not hard to restore your cast iron cookware. All you need is some baking soda, steel wool, and a bit of elbow grease. Using steel wool, thoroughly scrub the baking soda and water into the cast ...

“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...

It’s a great tool for any kitchen—with the right know-how.

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A good cast-iron skillet is a bona fide kitchen workhorse. Fans of the hefty black pan will rave about how versatile it can be—it sears and browns, fries and crisps, bakes and broils. You can cook ...