If there are stubborn areas, try a baking soda paste to help lift the rust from the cast iron. Mix two parts baking soda to one part water to make the paste. Apply the paste to the rust spot, and then ...

Don't toss out a cast iron skillet because you spot a few rust spots; they can be removed with several household products, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron pans are a home chef's best friend—and for good reason. The hard-wearing, versatile pans can be ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

Those new to the art of cast iron cooking can easily be overwhelmed by its maintenance requirements. Is using soap OK? How often does it have to be seasoned? Are you really supposed to clean it with ...

Tony Traffanstedt of Piedmont watches a “boiling pot” each day; but he is not stirring a stew or making moonshine. He is restoring cast iron and bringing it to a black, smooth, and lustrous finish. He ...