“Rust just falls away.” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It can sometimes feel like cast iron is too fussy to be worth the hassle. In my years of cooking with a cast iron skillet, I've ...

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 ...

Scrub rust with vinegar or baking soda, then wash and dry the pan thoroughly. Re-season the pan by applying oil and baking it upside down in a hot oven. Proper care prevents rust and keeps cast iron ...

Our writer asked a cleaning pro for the secrets to cleaning and caring for her most-used pots, pans and dishes.

An empty cast-iron pan on a wooden surface. - Ilia Nesolenyi/Getty Images Treat your cast-iron pan right and it'll last a lifetime. No wonder it's among the best cooking pans you can find out there.