Cast-iron pans are great for high-heat cooking like searing, roasting, and baking—but not for every type of dish. Acidic foods, delicate fish, and dairy-based sauces can damage a pan’s seasoning or ...

Should you scrub a cast iron pan with soap? Fans of the popular cookware might threaten to hit you over the head with their pan if you do that, but Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food ...