Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) Cast iron pans are a chef's not-so-secret weapon. They're a go-to for cooking ...

Marla Mock of Molly Maid says sprinkling salt on your cast iron pan is the magic (and incredibly cheap!) trick you never knew about. The amount of salt you use is only a few cents worth. “You should ...

If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...

Nearly 4,000 Amazon shoppers recommend this Lodge scrubbing pad for cleaning cast iron, and once you get your hands on one, you’ll understand why. The tool has a silicone core surrounded by stainless ...

Cast-iron skillets have a certain reputation. They are the heavy, dark, and mysterious pans that get passed down through ...