A cast-iron skillet has many uses. However, these are a few of the foods you should never cook in cast iron, both for the food and the skillet.

Use a soft cloth, sponge, or non-abrasive scrubber to gently scrub the pot in circular motions. If the powder feels too dry ...

The high levels of heat in the dishwasher, combined with the chemicals found in detergent, can be harmful to some pans.

Soap may be safe, but you should never soak a cast-iron pan or use steel wool on it.

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