Seasoning your cast-iron pan is an important step to keeping it in tip-top shape for cooking. The type of fat you use to season it is the main factor.

Cast iron is one of the most beloved and misunderstood of all the metals used for cooking. The metal is long-lasting, retains heat well, and forms a non-stick surface when seasoned properly. It also ...

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. When it comes to searing a steak, making breakfast, or baking cornbread, ...