We don’t like to play favorites, but our cast iron pan is our number one go-to in the kitchen. Why? It conducts heat like nobody’s business, cooks all of your favorite recipes and basically lasts ...

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 ...

Because anything cooked in a skillet is superior.

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

This durable pan should last a lifetime if you know how to care for it. We'll walk you through how to clean a cast-iron skillet in a few simple steps.

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 ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.