How to Fix Your Rusty Cast Iron

After Hurricane Harvey’s flood waters receded, my cast-iron cookware was covered in rust. Is it a total loss? —Amy F., Texas THE SOLUTION: A little surface rust...

How to Fix Sticky Cast-Iron

I just reseasoned my skillet, and the finish is sticky. How can I fix it? —Janet M., Arkansas THE SOLUTION: It sounds like you used too much fat...
Jeff Rogers Advice: How To Reseason Your Cast-Iron Cookware

Easy Steps to Reseason Your Favorite Cast-Iron Cookware!

After many years of testing and cooking with cast iron, Jeff Rogers, The Culinary Fanatic, has developed a tried-and-true method for seasoning cast iron,...

How To Fix Gunky Cast Iron

I picked up some vintage iron at an estate sale, but they’re encrusted with burnt-on gunk. How can I remove it? —Paul C., Tennessee If you...

How To Fix Your Cracked Cast Iron

Help! My favorite skillet has developed a crack. Can it be fixed? —Jeremy B., South Carolina THE SOLUTION: A cracked skillet can still be used for what...

4 Ways to Gift a Skillet

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better Christmas gift than a cast-iron skillet. But this present comes with one caveat—it can be challenging to...

Ask the Expert: Cleaning Your Grill Pan

Q: I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING MY: CAST-IRON GRILL PAN CLEAN. WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO DO IT? A: If you’re like us, you’re...

Cast Iron Storage

Given its size, heft, and aversion to moisture, finding the perfect spot in your kitchen to store your cast iron can be tricky. Two...

A Cast Iron Q&A with Jeff Rogers

Jeff Rogers is a cast-iron enthusiast who lives outside Atlanta, Georgia. Here are a few dos and don'ts from the Culinary Fanatic himself.  What do...
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Cleaning and Care

If you take the time to properly care for your beloved cast-iron cookware, it will reward you and your family with generations of loyal...