Give a new pan a glossy black nonstick coating—or bring the luster back to a family heirloom—with this 3-step process for seasoning cast iron.

Can you use soap on cast iron? We break down just how to clean a cast iron skillet and address everything you should and shouldn't do while taking care of your precious pan.

Although modern cast iron skillets come pre-seasoned, the coating will start to wear off with use. Here's how to season your pan to keep its non-stick surface.

Don't let these common concerns keep you from using your vintage skillet! An expert takes down four myths about cooking with and maintaining cast iron pans.

For the same reason as tomatoes, vinegar can eat away at a seasoned cast-iron skillet, sending you back to square one. Vinegar-based foods like adobo or Carolina-style barbecue sauce are good examples ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron cookware has developed what you might call a patina of mythology about how easy or complicated ...

Cast-iron skillets are legendary in the kitchen for a reason. With the right care, they can outlast most of your appliances, often getting passed down from one generation to the next. They're ...