If there are stubborn areas, try a baking soda paste to help lift the rust from the cast iron. Mix two parts baking soda to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron pans are a home chef's best friend—and for good reason. The hard-wearing, versatile pans can be ...

Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

Tony Traffanstedt of Piedmont watches a “boiling pot” each day; but he is not stirring a stew or making moonshine. He is restoring cast iron and bringing it to a black, smooth, and lustrous finish. He ...