The boxes arrive with Griswolds, Wagners, Lodges and other vintage queens of cast-iron cooking, now worse for wear. Some are rusted over, or too encrusted for anyone to make out their branding. Some ...

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

Those new to the art of cast iron cooking can easily be overwhelmed by its maintenance requirements. Is using soap OK? How often does it have to be seasoned? Are you really supposed to clean it with ...

A cast iron pot turned upside down in the sink being scrubbed with a sponge and soap - Akintevs/Getty Images Cast iron cookware is truly the workhorse of the kitchen, and as a basic staple for many ...

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for, they can last you ...

Ever wondered how long your cast iron skillet will stick around for? It turns out, a lot of its lifespan is up to how you care for it. Here's what to know.

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