This time of year many of us will be getting our cooking arsenal ready for those festive family gatherings, and the cast iron cookware is coming out in preparation for some serious food prep. While most of us know that a cast iron skillet is a fantastic item to have in your kitchen inventory, a lot of us don't know the steps needed to make sure we maintain its health and durability in the long run.
Reasoning cast iron is an essential skill to add to your modern kitchen repertoire to ensure your cookware's longevity. I spoke to a professional chef who took me through the four steps needed to preseason (or initially season) your cast iron skillet to keep it in top condition and ensure it continues cooking excellent food. Here's what you need to know.
