Fill with hot soapy water. Adding cold water to a hot pan can cause the enamel to crack, so take care. Let the Dutch oven ...

A Dutch oven is beyond useful in the kitchen, but if you don't use it properly, you could melt the gandle or cause it to explode in the oven itself.

Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile ...

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 ...

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