Best cast iron skillet

A cast iron skillet is arguably a traditional cook's best friend! But is there lead or other heavy metals in cast iron? And what about enameled cast iron cookware -- is it safe, especially for pregnant or nursing mothers and children? Watch, listen, or read to learn the 3 dangers of cast iron, and how to mitigate them through proper seasoning and other methods so you can still utilize these amazing, naturally non-stick pots and pans!

Can you guess what they are?

Spoiler: It's the method Kitchn has been using all along!

While there are myths aplenty about the curing, caring, and cleaning of cast iron, I subscribe to very few of them.

Cleaning a cast iron skillet after using it to cook is pretty simple. Here's exactly the steps to take how to clean a cast iron skillet after using.

Don't throw away that rusty cast iron skillet! Find out how to remove the rust and season the skillet to keep using it for years to come!

At the campsite or in your home kitchen, cast iron is the workhorse cookware you need. Learn everything you need to know about cooking with, cleaning, and seasoning cast iron so that it will be the first pan you reach for year after year.

You can use a cast iron skillet for almost anything — as long as you take the time to maintain it and keep it in good condition. Here's how.

From mains to desserts, these top-rated cast-iron skillet recipes are calling your name.