I still remember the first time I cooked with my dad’s old cast iron skillet years ago during a family camping trip. The ...

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

Cast-iron cookware has been a beloved kitchen staple for generations, and for good reason—a well-seasoned cast-iron pan can last a lifetime, and actually improve with age as the seasoning develops.

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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 ...

It all started with a skillet sold by one man: craftsman and entrepreneur Isaac Morton. In 2015, Morton founded North Charleston-based cookware company Smithey Ironware Co. to share the experience of ...

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Made In just unveiled its first cast iron cookware collection, a new U.S.-made line that includes skillets, a braiser and a Dutch oven designed for both indoor and outdoor cooking.

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 ...