Cast iron skillet

Cast iron is my top pick for non-stick cooking. It's easy to care for your cast iron, too. Watch, listen, or read for my tips on the BEST cast iron seasoning, plus how to know when to re-season cast iron!

Don't throw away that rusty cast iron skillet! Find out how to remove the rust and season the skillet to keep using it for years to come!

After examining heat conduction, frying dozens of eggs, searing steaks, and baking loads of cornbread, we found five cast iron skillets worth their weight in metal.

While there are myths aplenty about the curing, caring, and cleaning of cast iron, I subscribe to very few of them.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: Serves 2 -4

Put the “easy” in over-easy eggs Smithey’s traditional skillet has the smoothest cooking surface we’ve ever seen on modern cast iron, and it’s all thanks to a special polishing process. Hefty and versatile, it’s made to be admired, with holes on either end that let you hang it up to show it off. Compatible with all cooktops, including induction Oven safe Handwash only—do not soak in water Cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention Pre-seasoned and will blacken as seasoning…

Since I bought my cast iron in a hurry, without doing any research, I made a few silly mistakes along the way.

At the campsite or in your home kitchen, cast iron is the workhorse cookware you need. Learn everything you need to know about cooking with, cleaning, and seasoning cast iron so that it will be the first pan you reach for year after year.

This Beginner's Guide to Cast Iron will give you the breakdown of how easy it is to cook, clean & care for your cast iron cookware.

Cleaning a cast-iron skillet can seem daunting due to its unique properties, but with the right techniques, you can keep your skillet in excellent condition. Checkout a step-by-step guide on how to clean a cast-iron skillet: