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Think twice before you put that heirloom pan in the dishwasher!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Handwashing is recommended to preserve the enamel finish. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or metal tools. Address stubborn stains and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) (Getty ...

Your cast iron skillet needs to be cleaned in a specific way. Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for ...

Because cleaning cast iron doesn’t have to be a workout.

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 ...

Certainly, there are some food items and recipes you want to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all ...