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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 ...

Cast-iron skillets are staples in a Southern kitchen that must be treated with care—from baking cornbread to whipping up even a skillet brownie. This means learning how to season a cast-iron skillet ...

A bunch of cast iron and steel pans hanging from a metal shelf on hooks in a kitchen. - Petra Richli/Getty Images Good cast-iron pans can be pricey, with some brands and styles going for well over ...

It’s great for “lazy” cooks.

There may be nothing wrong with your skillet's seasoning: The problem is often just this missing step.

How are you supposed to clean a cast-iron skillet? I got one for Christmas, and I’m afraid to use it. It seems like a lot of responsibility. —Laura in East Nashville It is a lot of responsibility. Get ...