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Is it Bad to Wash My Cast-Iron Pan with Soap? [VIDEO]
Watch Hannah explain how to clean cast iron—plus, learn why we love this naturally nonstick cookware.
By Published Oct. 11, 2018.
Feed your cast iron inspiration with our editors' picks.
Equipment Review
The Best 12-Inch Enameled Cast-Iron Skillets
Cheap and tough, a cast-iron skillet is a kitchen workhorse, but the upkeep makes some cooks balk. Could enameled cast-iron pans, which need no special care, top the classic?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Lids for 12-inch Skillets
Lodge, now makes two dedicated lids, sold separately, that fit its 12-inch traditional skillet, the winner of our most recent cast-iron skillet testing. Which one was better?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Cast-Iron Pizza Pan
Since it absorbs and maintains heat so well, cast iron would seem like the ideal material for creating good pizza crust, which requires searingly hot temperatures.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Dutch Ovens
A Dutch oven is an essential investment for serious cooks. We find the best options at every price and in every size.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Chain Mail Scrubbers
Can these little gadgets clean cast iron better than oil and salt?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Cast-Iron Skillet Handle Covers
When your cast-iron skillet is too hot to handle, can these covers help you out?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Liquid Dish Soap
Humans have been washing dishes for centuries. Are innovations in dish soap making the job any easier?Read Our Review
