Let’s talk about that cast-iron skillet you probably inherited or bought because you heard they last forever. They do, but only if you stop treating them like your disposable nonstick pans. Seriously, these things are practically heirlooms, so show some respect.
The absolute fastest way to ruin your cast iron is by attacking it with dish soap and steel wool like it personally offended you. That seasoning-the magical nonstick layer you’re supposed to build up over time-will be gone, leaving you with a…
