Cast-iron skillets are staples in a Southern kitchen that must be treated with care—from baking cornbread to whipping up even a skillet brownie. This means learning how to season a cast-iron skillet ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cast-iron skillets are a classic, versatile cooking tool, and when properly cared for ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. When it comes to searing a steak, making breakfast, or baking cornbread, ...