When oil is added to a preheated cast-iron pan, it polymerizes upon contact with the hot surface—a chemical reaction that ...

New to cast iron? Learn how to season, clean and restore your cookware with simple steps from a cooking editor who fixed her ...

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Beef tallow is trendy, but that doesn't mean you should use it for everything. Even though it's a cooking fat, beef tallow is ...

Why it matters: Cast iron retains heat, cooks evenly, and develops a naturally nonstick surface over time, making it a favorite for chefs and home cooks alike. Seasoning secrets: Regular use and ...

Should you scrub a cast iron pan with soap? Fans of the popular cookware might threaten to hit you over the head with their pan if you do that, but Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food ...

When I saw an old Griswold cast-iron skillet and lid at an estate sale in Santa Fe last summer, I didn’t quite know what to do. For a few minutes, I stood there like a log stuck in an eddy, running my ...

For many cooks, the well-seasoned and quite often handed down cast-iron pan is a favorite cooking vessel. While perusing the cookbook shelves at a thrift shop, I decided to explore the kitchenware ...

Are you up-to-date on your cast-iron know-how? To be sure, not a lot has changed if you haven't brushed up on the topic in a few decades—perhaps only that many new pans come pre-seasoned. But if your ...