The thermite process is a handy way to generate molten iron in the field. It’s the reaction between aluminium metal and iron oxide, which results in aluminium oxide and metallic iron. It’s hot enough ...

Seasoning a cast-iron skillet doesn't mean sprinkling it with salt and pepper. It's the process of using cooking oil and heat to make the pan nonstick. Heating up cooking oil in a cast-iron pan causes ...

Lodge Cast Iron has been making cast-iron cookware at its Tennessee foundry since 1896, making it the country's oldest surviving cast-iron manufacturer. Before 2002, all of Lodge's cast iron came ...

While a cast-iron skillet is our go-to pick for many foods, there are a few things you might want to avoid cooking in ...

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 one part water to make the paste. Apply the paste to the rust spot, and then ...

Concerned over the dangers of PFAS and other materials used in non-stick cookware, chefs and homemakers are switching back to ...