A cast iron pan is one of the most important tools in any well-stocked kitchen. Besides being nearly indestructible, cast iron can be used in almost any setting imaginable, from the stovetop to in the ...

A cast iron skillet isn't just cookware — it's a rite of passage. This kitchen workhorse can transform steaks into masterpieces and cornbread into Southern gold, but it's not exactly foolproof. Treat ...

If there are stubborn areas, try a baking soda paste to help lift the rust from the cast iron. Mix two parts baking soda to ...

Q: The wind blew over my cast-iron pot, causing three pieces to chip off. I tried gluing them on with Gorilla Glue, but because of their weight, they did not stick. Do you have any suggestions for a ...

Learn two effective methods to repair holes in cast iron, whether they are deep or shallow. #CastIronRepair #DIY #HomeImprovement ...

Cast iron skillets are great for just about everything, including smelly foods like fish or slow roasted cruciferous vegetables, but if the smell seems to stick to your pan after cooking, put the soap ...

Classic truck restoration often means fixing old parts. Keeping the vehicle original or doing an actual "matching numbers" kind of buildup, there are times when you must restore an existing casting or ...

There are plenty of instances where perfectly good—and often rare—cast iron cylinder head and engine block castings are scrapped due to the presence of a hairline crack in an external surface. Often ...

Taste of Home editors love a good cast-iron skillet (especially when it’s budget-friendly cast iron). You can never have enough—I have three myself! But when I cook with a cast-iron pan, what are ...

Cast-iron cookware has been around for so long that its origin is somewhat unclear. What we do know is that cast-iron cauldrons and kettles were first used for cooking in Asia more than 1,300 years ...