It’s great for “lazy” cooks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a clean cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board - Ilia Nesolenyi/Getty Images Cast iron pans are durable, sturdy, and known ...

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 ...

Cast iron is great for getting a dark sear on foods, evenly cooking baked goods, and even slow-cooking different meats. It retains heat well, so if you want a deep, brown crust on your seared steak, ...