Here’s What Really Happens When You Put Cast Iron in the Dishwasher

While cast iron can last for generations, it still requires proper care. Cast iron differs from other cookware because you ...

Don’t Toss That Rusty Cast Iron Yet—Try This First

A cast iron pan is the workhorse of a kitchen. This versatile pan can handle intense heat from an open flame. Whereas ...

Don’t Throw Out That Cast Iron Pan Before Trying These 2-Ingredient Tricks

Cast iron cookware remains a favorite in kitchens everywhere for its unparalleled heat retention and ability to create the ...

How to season and clean cast‑iron cookware for beginners

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

‘The Skillet Doctor’ at Alameda Point can save your rusty cast iron pans

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 ...
Tennessean

How to season and clean cast‑iron cookware for beginners

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 ...