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How to clean a cast-iron skillet

This durable pan should last a lifetime if you know how to care for it. We'll walk you through how to clean a cast-iron skillet in a few simple steps.
Stop ruining your cast-iron skillet and learn how to clean it properly with something you already have at home.
As with many cooking dilemmas, there is more than one school of thought about what to cook first in a cast iron pan, but we have an all-rounder suggestion.
Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to ...