The pan sitting at the back of a thrift store shelf, orange with rust and crusted with decades of carbonized grease, looks like a lost cause. It isn't. Cast iron is essentially indestructible as long ...

A cast iron pot turned upside down in the sink being scrubbed with a sponge and soap - Akintevs/Getty Images Cast iron cookware is truly the workhorse of the kitchen, and as a basic staple for many ...

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 ...

Restore and season a cast iron skillet the right way. Cast iron pans improve with use but require proper care to prevent rust. Cleaning involves scrubbing with Kosher salt and chainmail, then drying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) (Getty ...

Use soap on your cast iron. Seriously! For more tips on how to best restore, clean, and season cast-iron cookware, read more of Michael Sullivan’s advice on Wirecutter. Advertisement Advertisement ...

Like any good relationship, cast-iron cookware ownership requires lots of patience, commitment and love; owning your own cast-iron skillet or pan can be daunting at first, but with enough TLC and ...