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

Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

Wondering how often you should re-season your cast iron skillet? There are some telltale signs to watch for as well as a general schedule to follow.

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than stainless-steel or nonstick pans.

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 ...

For cast iron that “looks better” than the day you bought it.

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Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

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 ...