How to use, season, and care for a cast iron skillet (a.k.a., the best piece of cookware on the planet!)

[Elizabeth Lindemann]

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Here is a rare, non-recipe post! I wanted to take some time to explain one of my greatest kitchen loves, and hopefully convince you to jump on the bandwagon with me


I love, love, LOVE my cast iron cookware. I have four skillets: a 12-inch, a 10-inch, and two tiny 5-inch skillets. I knew Zach was “the one” when he got me my first for Christmas after we had just begun dating. And I have to say: he, too, has benefited greatly from this timeless gift.

If you are thinking about getting one, or hear good things about it but are scared to make the jump to cast iron, I hope this post will convince you that cast iron cookware is AWESOME and that it’s easier than you think to take care of it.

So, why are they so great?

I want every home cook out there to share in the same joy that I get when I use mine (cooking nerd alert). Do you have one? If not, here are the reasons why I love mine.

• They are cheap! Compared to other high-quality stainless steel, non-stick, or copper cookware, cast iron is a fraction of the price (and, in my opinion, much better at cooking food).

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