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You don’t understand seasoning You know all that talk about “seasoning” a cast-iron skillet? It’s not just talk. Seasoning refers to a layer of polymerized oil that has been baked onto the surface.

While a cast-iron skillet is our go-to pick for many foods, there are a few things you might want to avoid cooking in ...

Acidic foods, fish, skillet brownies, and more make the list of what not to cook in a cast-iron pan. Learn why.

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Stop ruining your cast-iron skillet and learn how to clean it properly with something you already have at home.

Cast iron fans know that the right skillet can be worth far more than its price tag, especially when testing pits more than ...

Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to ...