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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) (Getty ...

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 ...

Pro tips for keeping your pan looking (and cooking) its best.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for ...

There’s nothing cast-iron cookware can’t do. It’s durable and affordable, is stovetop and oven compatible, has amazing heat retention, and even has some nonstick properties if you care for it ...

Bobby Flay is known for his cooking (and grilling), but he also knows a thing or three about increasing the longevity of his ...

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How are you supposed to clean a cast-iron skillet? I got one for Christmas, and I’m afraid to use it. It seems like a lot of responsibility. —Laura in East Nashville It is a lot of responsibility. Get ...