But it can be downright impossible to properly clean a scorched cast-iron skillet. You probably know that you can't just wash it with all your other pots and pans. Don't worry: there's a trick to ...

We’d hate to make a bad impression on any host ... told that the Nashville darling takes the care and cleaning of her beloved cast iron skillets very seriously, going as far as rescinding ...

Remember, too, that cleaning the enameled cast iron promptly after cooking and after it has cooled is essential. “Letting food sit on the skillet can lead to staining and make it harder to clean ...

Lodge's skillet continues ... If you get really stubborn or burnt-on bits, a cast iron chainmail scrubber is a good tool, which you can also pop in the dishwasher to clean after you use it.

Learn more› By Lesley Stockton, Sharon Franke and Michael Sullivan A cast-iron skillet ... burned-on food deposits, a pocked patina, or a rust invasion, read our comprehensive guide to cleaning ...

You can't unplug it and wash it at the sink and neither can you give it a quick wipe down with a cloth in the same way as you'd clean a crepe maker or cast iron skillet because of the griddled ...