If you're looking for a good deal, nothing beats a thrift store. Keep an eye out for these markings and that cast iron pan may be worth a fortune.

“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...

It’s a great tool for any kitchen—with the right know-how.

Remember Lestoil, Mrs. Stewart's Bluing, or Janitor in a Drum? These are among the old-school cleaning products that have ...

Cast iron is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the kitchen, famous for delivering that perfect steaks sear and a gold-standard cornbread crust. It's tough enough to last for generations, but ...

Quick and easy, skillet pork chops make a tasty, comforting weeknight dinner. Be sure to use boneless chops; they’re a breeze to cook when quickly seared over high heat in a heavy cast-iron skillet.

Whether you inherited a rugged, rusty cast-iron skillet from a relative or simply have learned (the hard way) the occasional woes of cooking in cast-iron, there comes a time when your cast-iron ...

Cast-iron skillets are workhorses that can last a literal lifetime and then some. My favorite one, from Yeti, lives on my stovetop, a go-to piece because of its versatility. The material gets really ...