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4 foods chefs say you should never cook in a cast-iron skillet—and what to use instead

Look for stainless steel or enameled cast-iron instead.

Lodge’s Cast-Iron Skillet is the best investment you can make as a home cook. Here’s why

For a paltry sum, you can buy Lodge’s indestructible cast-iron skillet, which will turn out perfectly seared steaks, crispy potatoes and browned pancakes for decades.

These 4 Foods Quietly Strip the Coating Off Your Cast-Iron Skillet

You worked hard to develop a seasoned, nonstick surface. Don't let these foods send your cast-iron cookware back to square one.

The Kind Of Food You Shouldn't Make In A New Cast Iron, According To Cowboy Kent Rollins

Kent Rollins, the "Cast Iron Cowboy," is a big proponent of cast iron. However, he says you'll want to avoid cooking this ...
AOL

6 Foods You Should Be Cooking in a Cast-Iron Skillet, According to a Food Scientist

We reach for our cast-iron skillet on the daily, probably more often than most other tools in our kitchen. Whether we’re getting a golden brown sear on a piece of meat, baking cornbread, or ...
Boston Herald

Cooking old school – 3 savory cast-iron skillet recipes

Nonstick pans are a godsend for frying eggs and flipping pancakes, and an enameled Dutch oven will never disappoint while cooking soups, stews and sauces. But when it comes to the workhorse of kitchen ...

3 Kitchen Utensils That Could Be Ruining Your Cast Iron—and What to Use Instead

Using plastic near high-heat kitchen items is never recommended, especially while cooking with cast iron. Plastic kitchen ...
CNET

The Ayesha Curry Cast Iron Skillet Is a Cook's Dream-Come-True Pan

Cook up everything from filet mignon to a Chicago-style deep dish pizza in this heavy-duty, yet affordable, cast iron skillet. McKenzie, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and proclaimed mattress expert, ...
The Times of Houma/Thibodaux

Local artists shine with hand-painted skillet prizes at Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook Off

After a day of food and fierce competition, Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook Off winners walked away with uniquely beautiful ...
Ars Technica

Thoughts on cast iron skillet steak cooking

So while I was up in Japan I grabbed a big Lodge cast iron fry pan (cost stupid money here in Hong Kong and Amazon charges stupid money for shipping due to weight). Japan being the best place to shop ...