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Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for, they can last you ...

Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. Cast iron cookware has a lot of benefits: it’s naturally nonstick ...