How to clean a cast iron pan is one of the most fraught questions in the food world, with many answers. Here's how Bobby Flay responds.

Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

A cast iron pan is the workhorse of a kitchen. This versatile pan can handle intense heat from an open flame. Whereas non-stick pans wear out and must be replaced, a cast iron pan only improves with ...

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.

Cast iron has a reputation for being the best way to cook a number of foods in a variety of ways. The material is extremely versatile, meaning cast-iron skillets function equally well whether they are ...

With proper care, a cast-iron pan can last you a lifetime. But little mistakes, like this well-intentioned storage practice, can ruin it with rusting.

There are few things in life that'll last as long as a cast-iron pan. If well cared for, you can expect to pass it down for literal generations. While neglect or less-than-stellar cleaning habits may ...

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 ...