A cast iron pan is one of the most important tools in any well-stocked kitchen. Besides being nearly indestructible, cast iron can be used in almost any setting imaginable, from the stovetop to in the ...

A cast iron skillet isn't just cookware — it's a rite of passage. This kitchen workhorse can transform steaks into masterpieces and cornbread into Southern gold, but it's not exactly foolproof. Treat ...

Cast iron is a naturally porous material that can become rusty when not maintained regularly. The rust isn't inherently harmful, but it does compromise the cookware's performance. To remove rust, ...

Taste of Home editors love a good cast-iron skillet (especially when it’s budget-friendly cast iron). You can never have enough—I have three myself! But when I cook with a cast-iron pan, what are ...

Other than the menacing mandolin slicer, almost no other kitchen staple comes with as many rules and regulations as does a cast-iron pan. There are seasoning rules, usage rules and the biggest rule of ...

Unlike with other types of metal cookware, rust doesn't necessarily ruin cast iron. Depending on the extent of the damage, a rusty cast iron pan is typically salvageable, and even pieces fully coated ...