These are some of the top cast iron skillets to add to your cookware collection, including pans from Lodge and Stargazer.

We asked Southerners what foods they do not cook in a cast-iron skillet. Aside from "nothing," the other answers might surprise you.

Whether you bought a pre-seasoned pan from Lodge or want to preserve grandma's skillet for the next generation, proper care is critical when it comes to cast iron. Here's why cast iron should never go in the dishwasher and how to clean your skillet so it will last for decades to come.

Cast iron is an excellent, durable cooking tool, but it requires proper care and cleaning techniques to maintain its nonstick surface for years. Fortunately, the best way to anything clean cast iron—pans,