The seasoning process is not difficult, but it is exacting. There is no partial success. A pan is either seasoned or it isn’t. More: Chuck-wagon cooking: Historic throwback, competitive sport ...

But with proper care, your cast-iron cookware will last a lifetime (or more). I’ve been cooking with cast iron for years, and I’ve tested dozens of methods and products for cleaning it to find ...

However, proper seasoning and cleaning methods continue to frustrate cooks nationwide. Maybe it's time to embrace this new, old take on cast iron, which improves upon a century-old process.