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Cleaning a cast iron skillet can feel intimidating — what if you strip away the seasoning? What if you ruin it forever? But skipping proper cleanup can lead to worse issues: sticky residue, stubborn ...

How are you supposed to clean a cast-iron skillet? I got one for Christmas, and I’m afraid to use it. It seems like a lot of responsibility. —Laura in East Nashville It is a lot of responsibility. Get ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron cookware has developed what you might call a patina of mythology about how easy or complicated ...

No matter how careful you are, something sticky will end up on the bottom of your iron at some point. The glue from iron-on patches, an overlooked price sticker, or accidentally using high heat on ...

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