Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

Cast-iron pans are the workhorses of the kitchen. They're high quality, relatively affordable, and are great at distributing and retaining heat. You can cook with cast iron over the stove, in the oven ...

Rust gathering on and staining cast iron pans is always a bother, but it turns out this surprisingly common household condiment can do the job well.

Use a stiff brush to scrub away the stains. Lodge Cast Iron also makes a Rust Eraser for removing heavy-duty rust stains. You may remove some of the seasoning in the process, but it’s fine since you ...

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 ...

If I were allowed one piece of cookware on a desert island, I’d choose a cast-iron skillet. It can almost do it all: bake cornbread or cakes, roast vegetables, sear steaks or fry chicken. But it does ...

Cleaning a cast iron skillet can feel intimidating — what if you strip away the seasoning? What if you ruin it forever? But skipping proper cleanup can lead to worse issues: sticky residue, stubborn ...

If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...