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Cast iron pans inspire loyalty for a reason. They last for decades, handle extreme heat, and improve with use. Still, one warning refuses to die. Never wash cast iron with soap. That rule gets ...

LAWRENCE, N.J. — In a dark corner of Chris Wing’s basement, there are two 55-gallon drums filled with rusty-looking liquids that are fizzing on a Thursday morning. There are also battery chargers ...

For many Southern cooks, the greatest inheritance from a grandmother or beloved aunt is a well-seasoned cast iron pan collection. Well-aged cast iron pans are truly a treasure. The nonstick surface ...

No doubt many grandmothers will want to scold us, but the truth is, soap isn't going to destroy your cast iron pans. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann For many Southern cooks, the greatest inheritance ...