How to Use cast-iron in a Sentence
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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And then there was the cast-iron skillet.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Heat a grill pan or large cast-iron skillet over high.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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How to season your cast-iron pan 1.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Heat a cast-iron pan until very hot, and add the olive oil.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Heat a cast-iron or saute skillet over medium heat.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Use a panini press or a cast-iron skillet to make it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Users can also find cast-iron pizza pans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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This cast-iron beauty is the way to do it for soups, stews, meats, and more.
—Outside Online, 12 May 2025
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
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Somebody is in the kitchen scrubbing your cast-iron pan with dish soap.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
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The cast-iron skillet gives it an extra crisp crust-like edge.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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If your cast-iron pan has rust spots and has seen better days, don’t get rid of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Instead, heat up equal parts ghee and some good olive oil in a cast-iron skillet.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 14 Sep. 2023
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Transfer to a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Heat 2 large cast-iron skillets over medium.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Simply set a block in a cast-iron pan to warm, and top with crispy jalapeños and bacon.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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This recipe should be cooked in a cast-iron skillet with fresh, not frozen, corn kernels.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
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Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
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Heat butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Opt for cast-iron, stainless steel, a grill pan, or flat-top griddle for a good sear.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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So, can cast-iron skillets be safely used on glass cooktops?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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So, can cast-iron skillets be safely used on glass cooktops?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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The shrimp are then released into a cast-iron skillet with olive oil to cook.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
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Heat a griddle or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Whip out the cast-iron skillet for this classic breakfast recipe.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
- The fence is made of cast iron.
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Scrub with steel wool or cast iron brush.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
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A lot of our water mains are cast iron.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Her dress burns like the end of a glowing cast iron.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
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Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Follow these easy steps to clean rust off your cast iron.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Each is baked in its own cast iron pot once an order is placed.
—Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2021
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Sear all over in a cast iron pan on high, until meat is browned.
—Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2020
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Conner then showed them how to cook the cakes on the cast iron flat stove.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Add some of the neutral oil to a flat cast iron pan and place over high heat.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
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Instead, use a nylon brush to wash cast iron pans.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Wipe your cast iron with oil after each cleaning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from heavy cast iron and enameled to be nonstick.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
—Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Mar. 2018
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Chicken fried in lard, in a cast iron skillet, was among them.
—Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2018
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They often are made of steel, concrete, or cast iron.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Don't cook tomato sauces and other acidic foods in cast iron.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Steel and cast iron are good examples.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Is there any cast iron that's dishwasher-safe?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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Weigh down the sheet tray with a brick or a heavy cast iron pan and gently place in the oven.
—Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn, Esquire, 26 May 2011
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Watch the video above to learn how to clean your cast iron pan with soap properly.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
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This fluffy pancake is best served right out of the oven in your cast iron skillet.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
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Frequent use and dry storage keep your cast iron in top shape for the long haul.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
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Heat the oil in a large cast iron pan or skillet over high heat on the grill (or on your stove).
—Ben Mims, latimes.com, 26 June 2019
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These Dutch ovens are made of raw, uncoated cast iron.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Plus, tomatoes can erode the seasoning on your cast iron pan.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Modern healthy cookware is lightweight and just as safe as cast iron.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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This includes metals like cast iron, and stainless steel.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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