Restoring cast-iron cookware strips the rust while saving the memories. At a South Carolina manufacturer, vintage skillets arrive worse for wear — and return to their owners with a gleam.

The answer, often yes, comes from an unlikely source: Smithey Ironware in North Charleston, South Carolina, a company better known for its high-end line of cast-iron and carbon-steel cookware.

And if your cast-iron cookware has a lid, always store it separately—never on top of the pan—to prevent humidity from building up and creating rust. Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and ...

Cast-iron skillets are a must-have in any home cook’s arsenal — from one-pan dinners to perfectly searing steaks, and even cakes and pies. ... How To Restore a Rusty Cast-Iron Skillet.