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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for, they can last you ...

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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 ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

Katie Brown is an editor for Food & Wine specializing in kitchen product reviews. An avid home cook and baker, she has tested countless kitchen tools, appliances, and cookware over the years. Cleaning ...

Your cast-iron skillet is probably not being used to its full potential, and you're probably harming it without even knowing ...