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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 ...

One of the many reasons cast iron pans are amazing is because, when properly cared for, they can last for a lifetime. But if there’s one drawback to this kitchen workhorse, it’s that it can easily ...

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With proper care, a cast-iron pan can last you a lifetime. But little mistakes, like this well-intentioned storage practice, ...

There’s nothing finer than cooking with a cast iron skillet. I’ve inherited skillets from both sets of my grandparents, and they’re something I will always treasure. You likely have cast iron cookware ...