A well-seasoned cast iron needs a little maintenance for optimal non-stick cooking. If the sides of your skillet have gotten a little crusty after a long camping trip or you just picked up a second-hand steal, this method will get rid of the grime and leave you with the goods to achieve perfectly browned meat. And don’t forget to season your skillet after cleaning.

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If I could choose one pan to cook with for the rest of my life, it would be a cast iron skillet. It is a versatile vessel that can cook almost anything, anywhere. Learning how to work with this metal will improve your cooking at home and in the field. However, cast iron is only as good as the care you put into it. Like a fine wine, a well-seasoned skillet will improve over time. One of the main advantages of cast iron is its ability to maintain...

The struggle to keep a cast iron pan seasoned is real, so many people simply choose not to deal with it. That’s unfortunate because caring for cookware doesn’t need to be complicated. The simplest and fastest way to season your cast iron cookware is on the stovetop. New cast iron usually comes pre-seasoned, but that isn’t the same as a good mature seasoning. The truth is, seasoning isn’t a one-time deal. A good skillet with years of use will be...

Cast Iron Pressure Cooker Cleaning gizzards doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these simple instructions for clean gizzards ready for tacos, to be pickled, or tossed in dirty rice. And you might even find a nugget of gold while you’re at it.