Most people ruin their cast iron skillet before they even cook their first meal.

The boxes arrive with Griswolds, Wagners, Lodges and other vintage queens of cast-iron cooking, now worse for wear. Some are rusted over, or too encrusted for anyone to make out their branding. Some ...

Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

Those new to the art of cast iron cooking can easily be overwhelmed by its maintenance requirements. Is using soap OK? How often does it have to be seasoned? Are you really supposed to clean it with ...

Avoiding moisture is key.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rusty cast iron skillet on slate table top - P-fotography/Shutterstock A good cast iron pot or ...