With just a few supplies that can be easily found in any home, cast iron pans can be cleaned quickly and effectively by anyone. If you always wanted to cook on one but were too afraid to try, this ...

A bunch of cast iron and steel pans hanging from a metal shelf on hooks in a kitchen. - Petra Richli/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Good cast-iron pans can be ...

Cleaning your cast-iron skillet the right way will ensure it lasts for years. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

A small amount of soap that doesn’t contain lye is safe to use on a cast-iron skillet. Simple techniques for cleaning and storing cast iron will keep it in excellent condition. If there is rust or the ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Super-heavy and perfect for creating a remarkable sear, cast iron pans are a smart tool to have in your kitchen lineup. They come with quite a ...

Stop ruining your cast-iron skillet and learn how to clean it properly with something you already have at home. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, ...

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 ...

As an outdoor cooking lifestyle evangelist, Paul Sidoriak embraces all cooking and keeps up with the equipment and recipes that unite people, whether in the kitchen or on the patio. Rusty pans are ...

For some people, prized possessions come in the form of cars or fancy electronics. For me, it’s my fire-engine red 12-inch Le Creuset cast-iron skillet. Since I acquired this powerhouse pan, it’s ...

As one of the most durable, dependable cooking methods of all time, there's no reason why anyone should be intimidated by working with cast iron. After all, it's been time-tested and proven from ...