We asked Southerners what foods they do not cook in a cast-iron skillet. Aside from "nothing," the other answers might ...

“Cast-iron pans used to be made by hand,” says Mary Theisen, an enthusiast-turned-businesswoman who travels the country in search of rare and collectible cookware. In 2012, Thiesen founded a site ...

The answer, often yes, comes from an unlikely source: Smithey Ironware in North Charleston, South Carolina, a company better known for its high-end line of cast-iron and carbon-steel cookware.

Your skillet is ready for action ... You could crowd your pot rack with an actual flame tamer. Or, you could repurpose the cast iron pan that you already have sitting on your stove. (Do the second ...

Our cast-iron skillets are prized possessions in the kitchen. Nothing sears a steak or transforms a bowl of biscuits like a ...

Wash the Skillet with Warm Soapy Water and Dry Well: While using soap on cast iron was frowned upon for years, it is, in fact ...

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

Whether you’re a well-seasoned vet or a total newbie, Saskia Kemsley has cast her net into the abyss of patinaed cookware to determine the best of the bunch. Griddle up! The Standard's ...

People / Amazon (4) If you’re in the market for sturdy cookware that won’t put a dent in your wallet, you’re in luck. Amazon’s kitchen section has secret deals on Lodge cast iron cookware ...

“You should always clean your cast iron skillet after every use,” she says. “First, rinse the skillet with warm water, then take a sponge or stiff brush to scrub and remove any food crumb ...

That trusty cast-iron skillet is a staple in any cook's kitchen worth their salt, but there are a few things you should know about storing it properly.