How to clean and maintain cast iron (easier than you think, I promise!)

Cast iron's ability to retain heat makes it a popular choice for home cooking. And with proper care, it's a hard-wearing material that only gets better with age.

Take it from Rachael Narins, the author of Cast-Iron Cooking , who collected dozens of old cast iron pans during his tenure as a cook. "Treat it well and your great-grandchildren will use it," Narins told mbg.

The key to keeping these pans baked is to keep their protective outer layer (also known as a spice) so their base iron layer doesn't fall prey to pesky rust. This is the best way to clean, maintain, and update them.

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