Instead, imagine using a 1.8-pound piece of cast iron to transform your meat into a dazzlingly flat, charred masterpiece in one fell swoop. Anyone can do it!

Cast iron has a 2% to 3.5% carbon content, while carbon steel has less than 2%. This subtle difference results in two pieces of cookware that can both be an asset to your kitchen in different ways.

Observe the fascinating restoration of a vintage cast iron press, once used to extract meat juice or "meat tea"—a nutritious broth believed to aid those suffering from digestive issues, fever ...

The hallmark feature of a vintage-style cast-iron pans like Lancaster’s is a smooth, polished cooking surface, evoking the pans once made by Griswold and Wagner around a century ago.

How we tested We cooked a range of dishes in the cast iron featured below, from burgers and pancakes to eggs and steaks. When testing each pan we followed the manufacturer’s instructions for use ...

Cast iron skillets have many benefits, but maintaining them is crucial. Experts recommend using the right products to keep it clean and seasoned. Sept. 24, 2024, 1:34 PM PDT Cory Fernandez ...

Cast Iron Chef Pizza & Bar, owned by Chef Attilio Marini, opened its doors in Seymour’s Klarides Village Plaza on April 4.

The moral of the story here is that enameled cast iron is the best because it’s incredibly versatile, amazingly durable, and easy to clean. But there’s one thing it’s not: nonstick.

Cast iron is a heavy material, and the skillets we tested were all quite weighty. But the lightest 10-inch pan we tested was the Stargazer 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet at 5.2 pounds (notably, the ...