Ever wondered what those pesky black specks are when you're cooking with your cast iron skillet? I did some digging and found ...

Cleaning and reseasoning your cast iron pans is a must, even if you treat them well. Here's how to freshen up your old pans.

It's salt. Should you put cast-iron cookware ... It doesn't take more than a few minutes to clean a cast-iron pan. You also don't need to give your pan a full, deep clean after every use.

Amazon $7.99 Buy Now Marla Mock of Molly Maid says sprinkling salt on your cast iron pan is the magic (and cheap!) trick you never knew about. The amount of salt you use is only a few cents worth.

We’ve been told that the Nashville darling takes the care and cleaning of her beloved cast iron skillets very seriously, going as far as rescinding house invitations over an unfortunate mishap.