Cooking with cast iron pans allowed me to level up my culinary experiences. From baking to stews, my enamelled cast iron pots ...

We asked a culinary instructor about foods that damage cast iron and how to avoid ruining your favorite pots and pans.

Cast iron has a 2% to 3.5% carbon content, while carbon steel has less than 2%. This subtle difference results in two pieces ...

"Cooking these foods in neglected cast iron can lead to a metallic taste in the food. If the pan is well seasoned and cleaned out after each use, it isn't a problem." To be safe, cook bacon in ...

Cast iron is not naturally non-stick, but a light oil coat before cooking builds a slick surface. This makes your pan better with every use. Tomatoes, vinegar, and citrus can break down the seasoning ...

I’ll spare you the science and say that when oil reaches its smoke point some of it bonds to the pan and creates a protective layer of seasoning. On the surface of the pan, that happens just about ...

With the hot water having loosened food from the pan's surface, it's time to use a wooden spoon or soft brush to remove whatever's left. I like this $11 Oxo cast-iron brush for cast iron.

This pan scraper from Epicurean is made of the same ... and the material is gentle on cooking surfaces. Now that my cast iron skillets have built up a nonstick patina, it’s important to clean ...

Now a regular at the monthly Antiques Faire, Affoumado has become a go-to Bay Area specialist in cookware restoration.

From Caraway’s nonstick (and non-toxic) bundles to a hobbit-sized cast-iron frying pan, these little pans do big things ...

This 10-inch enameled cast iron skillet by Crock-Pot is ideal for frying ... so it’s safe to use in the oven. Plus, it has a large helper handle for easy maneuvering and two spouts for pouring ...