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An Introduction to Cast Iron

July 31, 2009 By: Matt Category: Food, Money

Out of all the cookware I own, the ones I like best are made out of cast iron. They’re the most versatile cooking vessels I have. I started using cast iron 4 years ago, when I moved in with someone who preferred cast iron for a lot of his cooking. I had been wanting to try it out ever since watching Alton Brown use it to cook a ribeye. In 2006, I got my own cast iron skillets and began using them daily.

Continue reading to find out why you should use cast iron, how to choose it, how to season it, and how to cook in it »