Let’s start with just a few reasons why we love cast iron skillets.

First of all, they’re inexpensive to buy and work with nearly every cooking and baking program.

During cooking, oil will bonds to the surface of cast iron, making its surface increasingly nonstick.

This process is known as seasoning.

Any brand should work, but ensure you buy a skillet that’s heavy and thick.

Cook with it frequently, and with some patience, you’ll begin to see better nonstick results.

It’s essential toclean cast iron cookware properly.

Soap isn’t necessary,but it’s possible for you to use it if you really want it.

Most importantly: never, ever leave your cookware to soak in the sink.

Instead, dry it immediately, then put it on the burner to let moisture evaporate.

Check out the video above to see the process in action.

They’re also deep and heavy-bottomed enough for deep-frying, so start perfecting yourskillet-fried chickenskills.