Seasoning creates a nonstick cooking surface and helps prevent cookware from rusting.

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Plenty of people use cooking oil to season their cast iron pots and pans, but is it really the best choice? Our expert has ...

Key Points Remove rust with steel wool, vinegar soaks, baking soda paste, or coarse salt scrubs.Prevent rust by cleaning cast ...

Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to ...