Cleaning cast iron skillet

Stuck-on food frustrating you while cleaning a cast-iron skillet? I've found an EASY lazy-cook's method to get it clean! #TexasHomesteader

Cleaning a cast iron skillet after using it to cook is pretty simple. Here's exactly the steps to take how to clean a cast iron skillet after using.

Here's what NOT to do when cleaning your cast iron skillet. #castironskillet #skillets #cleaningtips #cleaninghacks

Don't throw away that rusty cast iron skillet! Find out how to remove the rust and season the skillet to keep using it for years to come!

If you follow this guide, cooking with cast iron will be a breeze!

Cast iron is my top pick for non-stick cooking. It's easy to care for your cast iron, too. Watch, listen, or read for my tips on the BEST cast iron seasoning, plus how to know when to re-season cast iron!

So you made a mistake? Fear not! It's possible to get rusted cast iron cookware back to cook-ready condition!

Taking extra effort goes a long way of ensuring your cast iron skillet stays in pristine condition. If it's your first time to own a cast iron skillet, follow our ultimate cast iron skillet care guide, including seasoning, cleaning, and what to do if it has rust.

Spoiler: It's the method Kitchn has been using all along!

Cast iron skillets get better with age- as long as you’re consistently cooking with them, and as long as you don’t clean them with soap. If it’s been ages since you’ve actually used your skillet, chances are it’s in need of some TLC. Covered in rust, you say? No problem! Reach for these three simple kitchen staples to help you return your pan to its former glory. Coarse saltOil (vegetable, olive- even Crisco works!