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You don’t understand seasoning You know all that talk about “seasoning” a cast-iron skillet? It’s not just talk. Seasoning refers to a layer of polymerized oil that has been baked onto the surface.

If there are stubborn areas, try a baking soda paste to help lift the rust from the cast iron. Mix two parts baking soda to ...

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 ...

Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to ...