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 ...

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 ...

Most people ruin their cast iron skillet before they even cook their first meal.

Restore and season a cast iron skillet the right way. Cast iron pans improve with use but require proper care to prevent rust. Cleaning involves scrubbing with Kosher salt and chainmail, then drying ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Cast iron can rust when it’s left outside to the elements or if it wasn’t dried thoroughly after cleaning,” says Chris Wing, the ...

Your cast-iron skillet is probably not being used to its full potential, and you're probably harming it without even knowing ...