Lodge's skillet continues to be the benchmark for cast iron pans. Nick DeSimone, a Food & Wine writer and former restaurant cook, says, "After spending years in professional kitchens using cast ...

We seared pork chops, baked cornbread, and poured oil to determine the best cast-iron skillet for every type of cook. Carrie Honaker is a writer and pastry chef specializing in food, wine, and travel.

How to season a cast iron skillet without breaking a sweat Here’s our step-by-step guide to seasoning a cast iron skillet. Clean: Always start with a clean skillet. Dry: Dry the skillet ...

Garten loves the Lodge cast iron skillet — she even recommends it on her website, Barefoot Contessa. And today, you can get it on Amazon for 50% off, bringing the everyday 10.25-inch skillet to $17!