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 ...

When seasoning cast-iron pieces, go for neutral oils with high smoke points, such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil.

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Cast iron skillets are more than just regular pans. They’re durable, versatile kitchen tools that can last for years if cared for and maintained properly. Plus, the seasoned surface enhances the ...

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So you’re probably here for one of two reasons: Either you heard you can’t wash a cast iron skillet the "normal" way (with soap) or you did wash it the normal way and quickly realized that was a ...