Cast-iron frying pans are making a comeback, with boutique brands joining iconic ones such as Lodge on the market. Here are the top pans from CR’s tests.

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

The 5.5-quart Cast Iron Perfect Pot promises to do what the original version does. It’ll roast, braise, bake, deep fry, slow cook, serve and store, like all good Dutch ovens (and it’ll look ...

Crofton’s 10-inch Cast Iron Deep Skillet is all anyone needs to start whipping up incredible meals at home. The skillet sports an interior diameter of 10.25-inches, comes pre-seasoned with a ...

The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty Cast Iron Set features three fry pans for under $50. They all come pre-seasoned, which ...

What’s more, unlike most cookware materials, cast iron gets better with age, ... Ayer's six-year-old Field Company No. 8 Cast-Iron Skillet, which only shows smalls signs of wear.

But letting acid-heavy wine braise or simmer in a cast-iron pot or pan for too long could cause the slick patina to erode, leaving you with an unseasoned skillet that food will stick to. While they ...

Any cast-iron pot works well for deep-frying (and you can even use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet for shallow frying tasks), but the porcelain enamel coating on the Lodge Dutch oven is easier to care ...