Before you race out to buy one, we've put together five tips that will help you choose the best cast-iron skillet.

Harold Henry estimates he has around 2,000 pieces of Lodge cast iron cookware ... uses his 10-inch Lodge Skillet the most. “I'm more of a skillet person. I have a number 10 Lodge skillet ...

“The cooking surfaces on most modern-day pans aren’t as finely polished.” The value of an antique cast-iron skillet largely depends on the manufacturer. Due to rarity, names like Griswold, Wagner ...

Everything is cooked in one skillet, which builds layers of flavor while also cutting back on the number of dishes ... Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor.

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

“You should always clean your cast iron skillet after every use,” she says. “First, rinse the skillet with warm water, then take a sponge or stiff brush to scrub and remove any food crumb ...

In the nearly three years since Smithey began its restoration service, it has refurbished more than 1,000 skillets, Dutch ovens and other cast-iron pieces, antique and modern. At $40 per item ...

Amazon If you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of cast iron, a Lodge skillet is a great place to start. Case in point? The multifunctional cookware sears meats, roasts veggies ...

My father told us to look out for cast-iron pans, and it became a game. I was fascinated as he explained that a good skillet would last forever. Years later, and well into my culinary career ...