For some people there isn’t much of a debate around who makes the best cast-iron skillet. There is a diehard fanbase, loyal ...

Always avoid thermal shock—never move cast iron directly between hot and cold temps. Follow expert tips to keep food at safe ...

I’ve been testing cast-iron cookware for years, searing chicken thighs and frying eggs in pretty much every single cast-iron ...

Best for fancier foodies: Wagner Cast-Iron 8” Round Pan, $240. A true classic of American cookware, Wagner cast iron skillets are prized by collectors, chefs, and diners (though they may not ...

Due to rarity, names like Griswold, Wagner (recently rebooted) and Favorite fetch higher prices on the secondhand market. That said, even unbranded cast-iron cookware can be desirable, since most ...

Cast-iron pans retain heat well and evenly, and once they’re seasoned, they have a fairly nonstick surface. I’ve always been anti-Teflon. Wagner and Griswold pans are lighter than Lodge’s ...

When I cook in my cast iron pans, I’m doing more than cooking up a meal. ... These pans were “Wagner-ware” which was pretty neat, and another connection to my family heritage.