Cast Iron

To some, one of the ultimate no-no’s of cooking with cast iron is using metal utensils.

So can metal utensils actually ruin your seasoning and cast iron? Let’s take a look!

Cast iron is not a fragile creature that can be ruined easily.

In fact, it is nearly indestructible. So is it safe to put cast iron in the dishwasher? Let’s take a look!

Why do many modern cast iron skillets have a rough and bubbly surface that snags food, while some manufactures still produce a silky smooth surface?

Why is there a difference between manufacturers and how should it affect your decision while buying new cast iron?

In the world of cast iron accessories, there is a lot of nonsense and gimmicky products such as “special seasoning sprays” or “dedicated cast iron soap!”

But then there are accessories of real utility that are not only pretty cool, but you’ll honestly actually use.

Can you use cast iron on a glass-top stove, or should you allow your favorite cookware to gather dust – unused and unloved?

Let’s look at some crafty solutions on how to use cast iron on a glass-top stove!

Choosing the right size cast iron skillet that works best for your needs can be a real challenge.

So let’s take a look at all the different sizes available so that you can better determine what the best size cast iron skillet is for you — without the buyer’s remorse!

One of the great benefits of cast iron skillets is its fantastic durability and lifespan. However, like all things, cast iron cookware does have a lifespan.

So what factors affect the life span, and how do we know when to throw away a cast iron skillet?

So you just got done seasoning your cast iron skillet, and you are excited to see that beautiful and glossy non-stick coat.

Instead, it’s a sticky, gunky tragedy. What happened, and why does a cast iron get sticky?

So you just got yourself a cast iron skillet, and you’re eager to finally start using it, but as you wipe it down, you notice you’re collecting a ton of black residue on your rag.

What is this black residue on your cast iron and do you need to get rid of it?

Strangely enough, even with all the advancements in every sector of technology, the benefits of cast iron skillets still dominate the cookware realm!

So what are the pros and cons of cast iron, and why should you consider giving up your non-stick pans for something so massive and bleak as a chunk of metal?

Can you boil water in cast iron, or will such an act upset the cast iron gods and curse your cooking forever? The truth is, boiling water in cast iron isn’t as black and white as most make it out to be.

So let’s quickly look at the evidence on both sides of the argument and let you decide for yourself which side is greener.

While cast-iron seems like an indestructible and all-in-one cooking device, it doesn’t have some slight flaws that may not make it the most desirable cookware for some foods. So let’s take a look at 6 foods you should not cook in cast iron!

How do you season cast iron without an oven — is it even possible? In short yes!
While the process is slightly different, it is very possible to season cast iron on a stove!