In 2012, Thiesen founded a site called The Pan Handler, which sells her refurbished cast-iron discoveries for upward of $1,000 or more. (Trophy pieces of cookware can go for more than $20,000.) ...

In the nearly three years since Smithey began its restoration service, it has refurbished more than 1,000 skillets, Dutch ovens and other cast-iron pieces, antique and modern. At $40 per item ...

If so, it's possible that you now own an antique ... letters or numbers often indicate which mold made them; manufacturers ...

Wash the Skillet with Warm Soapy Water and Dry Well: While using soap on cast iron was frowned upon for years, it is, in fact ...

Harold Henry estimates he has around 2,000 pieces of Lodge cast iron cookware. The 89-year-old farmer from Hamilton, Missouri, may well be Lodge’s biggest fan. Why Lodge? He calls it art.

Perhaps your well-intentioned spouse or partner doesn't know the first thing about cookware care. Or maybe you found a ...

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

Which cast-iron skillet is best? Many cooks like to have a cast-iron skillet as part of their kitchen arsenal, but how do you choose which one will cook food the best and last for years to come?

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“You should always clean your cast iron skillet after every use,” she says. “First, rinse the skillet with warm water, then take a sponge or stiff brush to scrub and remove any food crumb ...