Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

Cast iron pans can be a lifesaver. So, if you want to return the favor, follow this simple hack and keep your trusty skillet clean for years to come.

As an outdoor cooking lifestyle evangelist, Paul Sidoriak embraces all cooking and keeps up with the equipment and recipes that unite people, whether in the kitchen or on the patio. Rusty pans are ...

A lot cheaper than buying a new skillet. Whether you’re using heirloom cast iron cookware from your grandma’s collection (some cast iron skillets can last for over a century!) or a dazzling new piece ...

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than ...

There’s something about cooking an old family recipe in an heirloom cast iron pan that makes it taste just like the delicious meal that Grandma used to make. But if your treasured cast iron pan is ...

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