Remove rust with steel wool, vinegar soaks, baking soda paste, or coarse salt scrubs. Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time. Frequent ...

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

As an outdoor cooking lifestyle evangelist, Paul Sidoriak embraces all cooking and keeps up with the equipment and recipes that unite people, whether in the kitchen or on the patio. Rusty pans are ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.