“The name of the game is low and slow. If you cook the bacon at too high of heat, this can shock the water content of the ...

Boxed cornbread doesn't have to be a bland disappointment. Chef Kardea Brown explains how to seriously boost this dish, ...

"Cooking these foods in neglected cast iron can lead to a metallic taste in the food. If the pan is well seasoned and cleaned ...

To cook perfect pieces of bacon every time, one expert recommends frying from room temperature in a cast-iron skillet. Nelea Reazanteva – stock.adobe.com She advises not taking it directly out ...

Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add 4 slices bacon (about 4 oz.), cut crosswise ½" thick, and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted ...

There's more than one way to cook up a batch of bacon—just ask our readers. From the skillet to the oven to the microwave, we ...

I’ll spare you the science and say that when oil reaches its smoke point some of it bonds to the pan and creates a protective ...

Large pour spout: We like pans with functional pour spouts or lips that don’t dribble bacon drippings and make a mess. When you take into account the heft and heat of a cast-iron skillet ...

Thankfully, everyone seems to agree on what not to do, at least -- you can't treat your skillet like any other kitchen pan. Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it ...

Why buy: Starting with the timeless classic, the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet has stood the test of time for good reason. With decades of expertise under its belt, Lodge has perfected its pans to offer ...