How to cook with cast iron

Cast iron pans are incredible, but can be intimidating to cook with-- how do I clean them? are there special rules? what exactly should I use them for?? Keep reading for the 15 things you need to know about cooking with cast iron.

At the campsite or in your home kitchen, cast iron is the workhorse cookware you need. Learn everything you need to know about cooking with, cleaning, and seasoning cast iron so that it will be the first pan you reach for year after year.

While there are myths aplenty about the curing, caring, and cleaning of cast iron, I subscribe to very few of them.

While there are really only a few things you shouldn't cook in cast iron, there are some dishes that really shine which you should always make in cast iron if you can.

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!

Hint: Avoid anything sticky.

Do you know how to cook eggs in a cast iron skillet without them sticking? Omelets, scrambled, or fried eggs...you need something special!

If you need a quick dinner recipe that you can make in a single pan or dish, check out these easy to make cast iron skillet recipe ideas and tutorials to get started!

A cast iron skillet is arguably a traditional cook's best friend! But is there lead or other heavy metals in cast iron? And what about enameled cast iron cookware -- is it safe, especially for pregnant or nursing mothers and children? Watch, listen, or read to learn the 3 dangers of cast iron, and how to mitigate them through proper seasoning and other methods so you can still utilize these amazing, naturally non-stick pots and pans!

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.