For cast iron that “looks better” than the day you bought it.

Our top picks take the fear out of cast iron care.

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than stainless-steel or nonstick pans.

The Lodge Cast Iron Seasoning Spray offers a quick, mess-free way to season cast iron pans. It’s available for $10 on Amazon ...

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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 ...

If I were allowed one piece of cookware on a desert island, I’d choose a cast-iron skillet. It can almost do it all: bake cornbread or cakes, roast vegetables, sear steaks or fry chicken. But it does ...

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