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 ...

Make your cast iron look good as new with a few household staples. A cast iron skillet is a cooking staple in many households. However, cast iron cookware can quickly tarnish and accumulate rust if ...

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

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If you own cast iron, this guide will teach you how to season a cast iron skillet so your skillet is seasoned perfectly for ...