Kitchen
How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet So It Stays Smooth
Seasoning cast iron takes oil, heat and one step most people skip: wiping the oil off. Here is the oven method, everyday care, and how to fix sticky, rusty or flaking pans.
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Techniques
How to Tell When Your Pan Is Hot Enough
The water-drop test, how oil looks when it is ready, how long each kind of pan needs to preheat, and the foods that do better starting in a cold pan.
