For the same reason as tomatoes, vinegar can eat away at a seasoned cast-iron skillet, sending you back to square one.

Start by scrubbing the rust away using steel wool or a metal scouring pad until you reach clean, raw iron. Then wash the pan ...

Acidic ingredients like tomatoes, lemon and wine can affect cast iron. Learn when it's safe to use them and how to protect ...

Isn't bacon fat or other saturated fats the key to seasoning a cast iron pan? Actually, that's not true; read our expert's thoughts on the right fats to use.

Harsh soap can strip you cast-iron of its slick surface. This kitchen staple lifts even the stickiest stains without doing ...