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Brand New Cast-Iron Pan? Avoid Cooking This Fish For Awhile

Cooking in a cast-iron pan gives your meals an incredible sear. but if your pan is brand new, you may want to avoid cooking fish for a while.
The Takeout on MSN

The Best Way To Clean Cast Iron, According To Bobby Flay

Cast iron pans are well-loved by those that use them, but cleaning them isn't as straightforward as other types of cookware. Here's how Bobby Flay cleans his.

Forget Vegetable Oil: Use This Fat To Season Your Cast-Iron Skillet

Every good cook should have a cast-iron skillet and should season it regularly. Rather than vegetable oil, there is a a fat that you should use.

I Tested All the Best Frying Pans Recommended to Me — These Are the 3 I’ll Use Forever

The Best Overall: All-Clad D3 Stainless Everyday Skillet with Lid ($139.99): Breezing through every test, this pan was a testament to why All-Clad is such a beloved brand. I appreciated this pan’s ...
The Kitchn on MSN

The $5 tool that makes cleaning cast iron actually easy (and doesn't ruin the seasoning!)

It's like magic.

I gave up on nonstick pans when this $30 cast-iron skillet entered my life five years ago

Sorry to any nonstick users out there; this is the superior product.
CNN

Lodge’s Cast-Iron Skillet is the best investment you can make as a home cook. Here’s why

Now that many kitchens have moved past Teflon, food influencers show off toxin-free nonstick pans like they’ve struck gold. Cue a splashy Instagram video of a fried egg gliding across a shiny pan. It ...
Men's Journal

Don’t Toss That Rusty Cast Iron Yet—Try This First

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 ...