The name cast iron is extremely literal: It's created when molten iron is poured into a mold and allowed to cool (a.k.a. cast ...

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Cast-iron skillets, griddles, and Dutch ovens are versatile and durable. But over time, they can become sticky and hard to cook in as a layer of carbon and hardened food residue builds up, sometimes ...

For a humble item, the cast-iron pan occupies an exalted place in many American homes. The glossy black skillets are easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and versatile tools in our kitchens, but they ...

Cast iron cookware often evokes images of olden days and campfire cookouts, yet the classic culinary tool remains just as popular today as it ever was. There’s a good reason why cast iron cookware has ...

Cast-iron cookware can withstand a great deal of clanking and scraping, but some ingredients will damage the surface. I asked a chef about which foods to avoid when cooking with cast iron. David lives ...

Cast iron skillets are like a fine wine: they get better with age. These pieces of legacy cookware can do everything from sear steaks to bake upside-down fruit cakes. The best cast iron cookware is an ...

Make sure your cast-iron skillet can survive the test of time by cleaning it with this simple item in your pantry. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things ...