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Halved cherry tomatoes in a cast-iron skillet, garnished with fresh thyme.
  • Cast Iron Grill Pans

Can You Cook Pasta, Rice, and Sauces in Cast Iron? A Complete Guide

Master pasta, rice, and sauces in cast iron with guidance on seasoning, care, heat control, cleaning, and maintenance (no recipes).

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 16, 2026
Cast iron skillet containing bright orange persimmons and a green pepper, resting on a rustic cooking surface.
  • Common Myths

Does Cooking with Cast Iron Add Iron to Your Food?

Does cast iron add iron to meals? See how cookware, seasoning, and maintenance affect iron transfer, amounts, and safety.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 15, 2026
A black Lodge cast iron pot filled with hot charcoal briquettes for seasoning a skillet
  • Seasoning Process

How Do You Season a New Lodge Cast Iron Skillet?

Season a new Lodge cast iron skillet: step-by-step seasoning, cleaning, maintenance, rust prevention, re-seasoning, and storage tips.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 14, 2026
A close-up of a cast iron lid resting on a metal stovetop burner, highlighting a seasoned, dark surface.
  • Seasoning Oils

Can You Use Olive Oil on Cast Iron? Your Practical Guide to Oils

Can olive oil be used on cast iron? Guidance on oil choices for seasoning, maintenance, cleaning, re-seasoning, rust prevention.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 13, 2026
Cast iron grill grate over an open flame on a fire pit in a garden setting.
  • New Cookware

How Do You Pick a Cast Iron Skillet That Lasts Forever?

Practical guide to buying and identifying quality niche cast iron, plus seasoning steps and maintenance tips for bare and enamel cookware.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 12, 2026
A black cast iron pot lid resting on a weathered wooden log outdoors
  • Heat Management

Can You Use Cast Iron on Gas, Electric, and Open Fires?

How to use niche cast iron cookware on gas stoves, electric coils, and open fires; seasoning, maintenance, cleaning, rust prevention, and care tips.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 11, 2026
Two seared steaks garnished with rosemary in a cast iron skillet
  • Cleaning Techniques

How Do You Clean Cast Iron Grates?

Clean and maintain cast iron grill and stove grates: rust removal, degreasing, re-seasoning, drying, storage, and ongoing care.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 10, 2026
Halved cherry tomatoes in a dark cast iron skillet with fresh herbs, glistening with oil.
  • Seasoned vs. Unseasoned

How to Tell if Your Cast Iron Is Actually Seasoned?

Identify a properly seasoned cast iron pan with visual signs, proofing tests, and maintenance tips for niche cast iron cookware.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 9, 2026
Cast iron pan with a four-quadrant waffle pattern on a hot grill, with flames and smoke rising around it.
  • Restoring Old Cookware

How Do You Restore a Rusty Antique Cast Iron Skillet?

Restore and repair antique cast-iron pans and items: rust removal, cleaning, seasoning, repairs, maintenance, and storage tips (no recipes).

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 8, 2026
Raw beef patty in a hot cast-iron skillet topped with sprigs of rosemary
  • Cast Iron Grill Pans

How Do You Cook Burgers in Cast Iron Without Hurting Your Pan?

Master perfect burgers in a cast iron skillet: cookware selection, seasoning, searing temps, maintenance, and cleaning.

  • Joseph Gerald
  • January 7, 2026
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