There are lots of methods out there about the best ways to season cast iron pans, but how can you tell if you were actually successful? Try these simple tests.

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Oil and brush used for seasoning a cast iron pan - Bruce Peter Morin/Getty Images Cast iron cookware is as versatile as cookware can be. When treated and used properly, this hardy kitchen stalwart can ...

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Like any good relationship, cast-iron cookware ownership requires lots of patience, commitment and love; owning your own cast-iron skillet or pan can be daunting at first, but with enough TLC and ...

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