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It doesn't take more than a few minutes to clean a cast-iron pan. You also don't need to give your pan a full, deep clean after every use. If you've only fried an egg or reheated some chicken breast, ...

Cast-iron skillets are a go-to piece of cookware for professional chefs and home cooks alike. They are a jack of all trades — you can use them to sear thick cuts of meat, pan-fry hearty vegetables and ...

Whether you're a home cook or an experienced chef, one of the best tools to keep on hand in the kitchen is a cast-iron skillet. Knowing how to season your cast-iron skillet in the oven will ensure it ...

The name cast iron is extremely literal: It's created when molten iron is poured into a mold and allowed to cool (a.k.a. cast) to form a shape — in this case, a pan, skillet, griddle or other type of ...

Buying cast iron pans at a thrift store can nab you a good deal. However, the cookware may be in poor condition. Remove rust ...

Cast iron cookware has a reputation for being high-maintenance, but cleaning it is simpler than you think. We've rounded up ...

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Don't be afraid to season cast iron. It's a simple process, even if your cast iron is looking a little beat up. Seasoning cast iron just takes heat, oil, time, and a bit of pre-cleaning. Coat cast ...