Chances are you may have a cast-iron skillet you inherited from your grandparents collecting dust and rust in your cupboard.

Cast iron skillets are more than just regular pans. They're durable, versatile kitchen tools that can last for years if cared ...

Unlike other cookware, cast iron requires a little extra love to maintain its nonstick surface and long-lasting durability.

Your cookware can last for generations, but you have to de-gunk and season it properly — follow this easy step-by-step guide.

Once you clean off the rust spots ... If you've picked up a flea market cast iron skillet with severe rust, you can soak the pan in a 1:1 solution of white vinegar and water for up to an hour ...

Calphalon Cast Iron Skillet ($50 at Calphalon) We liked that this pan comes pre-seasoned and sits at the lower end of our price scale. In our tests, it was easy to clean and sufficiently nonstick.

Cleaning cast iron cookware is easy with this shopper-loved tool from Lodge. Grab this chainmail scrubbing pad for less than $20 at Amazon.

By that, she means knowing how to clean a cast-iron skillet and season it to keep its surface rust-free and nonstick for all those delicious cast-iron skillet recipes. But do you know how to ...