I thought I was building seasoning — actually, I was ruining my cast iron.

Because cleaning cast iron doesn’t have to be a workout.

A small amount of soap that doesn’t contain lye is safe to use on a cast-iron skillet. Simple techniques for cleaning and storing cast iron will keep it in excellent condition. If there is rust or the ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. When it comes to searing a steak, making breakfast, or baking cornbread, ...

Chances are, you may have a cast-iron skillet you inherited from your grandparents collecting dust and rust in your cupboard. Or perhaps you are a cast-iron aficionado and have a collection of ...