It’s a great tool for any kitchen—with the right know-how.

With just a few supplies that can be easily found in any home, cast iron pans can be cleaned quickly and effectively by anyone. If you always wanted to cook on one but were too afraid to try, this ...

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than ...

If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...

There’s nothing cast-iron cookware can’t do. It’s durable and affordable, is stovetop and oven compatible, has amazing heat retention, and even has some nonstick properties if you care for it ...

"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 ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

You could go down a Reddit rabbit hole to learn how to take care of your enameled cast iron cookware. CNET did all the research for you and rounded up the best care tips here. Mary-Elisabeth is an ...