Plenty of people use cooking oil to season their cast iron pots and pans, but is it really the best choice? Our expert has ...

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Worried about the safety of cooking with cast iron or carbon steel pans? This video dives into how seasoning works, why polymerized oils create a non-toxic, non-stick surface, and how proper ...

Seasoning involves baking a layer of oil onto cast iron to create a nonstick surface and prevent rust. The skillet should be seasoned in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour, Regular use ...

Seasoning cast iron creates a nonstick surface and is easy to do. Plus, we have tips for washing and drying. Even a newly made cast-iron pan is somehow imbued with history. It was shaped and forged in ...

You've probably inherited some cast iron wisdom from your grandmother or picked up advice from that friend who swears their ...

The large cook surface, raised sides and outstanding heat retention of a cast iron griddle make it the ideal cooking tool. However, stuck-on food can be an issue. That’s why a cast iron griddle needs ...