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

The best way to clean your cast iron skillet is with something you already have in your kitchen.

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

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 ...

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 ...

HOME cooks have been asked to check their recent purchases as an urgent recall is underway due to a health risk. The long ...

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 ...

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.

Cast iron-cooked food is said to also benefit ... As for soap, Affoumado says he doesn’t use it on his pans but is fine with others doing so. He says the original objection to soap goes back ...

To make any pan nonstick, Gentile recommends using neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, avocado, refined ...