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10 mistakes to avoid with your cast-iron skillet

Your cast-iron skillet is probably not being used to its full potential, and you're probably harming it without even knowing ...
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I Thought I Was Using Cast Iron Right—Until An Expert Told Me Otherwise

Unfortunately, this dated myth has an iron grip on the kitchen community. It came from a time when soap contained lye, a highly alkaline chemical found in soap known for stripping away oil, grime, and ...
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Save Your Olive Oil And Season Your Cast Iron With This Budget Option Instead

Olive oil is, no doubt, a fantastic oil for cooking and dressing food, but it is wasted in a cast iron skillet. Use this inexpensive option instead.
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Things you should never do to a cast iron skillet — the top mistake ruins them

Most people ruin their cast iron skillet before they even cook their first meal.

Lodge’s Cast-Iron Skillet is the best investment you can make as a home cook. Here’s why

For a paltry sum, you can buy Lodge’s indestructible cast-iron skillet, which will turn out perfectly seared steaks, crispy potatoes and browned pancakes for decades.
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Cast Iron Isn’t Indestructible. Here’s How to Protect It While Grilling.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Maki Yazawa Maki Yazawa uses her professional culinary experience to ...