Cast iron cookware, the best of the best. Unless you don't know how to care for it. Any cast iron cookware can be restored no matter how old and nasty as long as it isn't cracked, because under the surface it is still nice heavy duty cookware. Modern cast iron pots and pans generally come preseasoned but this seasoning will wear off in time if not taken care of. Also if you have an allergy to soy you may need to burn out and reseason the iron before using it.

I'd like to address a few myths first before getting into proper care

1.You cant wash cast iron with soap. You most certainly can it wont hurt anything just make sure the piece is thoroughly dried before it gets put away.

2. Rusted iron is junk. False, remove the rust with a scouring pad or steel wool and reseason.

3. You cant use metal utensils in cast iron. It's not Teflon, it wont scratch or flake. Cast iron is harder on the Rockwell scale than your stainless spatula. The worst that will happen from using metal…