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 ...

Cast iron pans are well-loved by those that use them, but cleaning them isn't as straightforward as other types of cookware.

A bunch of cast iron and steel pans hanging from a metal shelf on hooks in a kitchen. - Petra Richli/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Good cast-iron pans can be ...

If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...