4 things you should never cook in cast iron

Most people who cook with cast-iron pans love them with the heat of a thousand suns. (Here’s our Test Kitchen’s favorite.)

After all, they’re a must for so many one-skillet meals not to mention they’re handy for everything from breakfast to dessert (really—these cast iron desserts are so so good). However, as good as your skillet can be for making all these favorites, it’s not a tool suited for all foods.

Find out what dishes you should avoid making in your cast iron.

One thing to note: This list is for traditional cast-iron pans. If you’ve got an enamel-coated cast iron pan (like this one), you don’t need to adhere to this list—you can just get cooking!

And if you do make a mistake with your cast iron pan and it gets really dirty—we’ve got the cleaning tips you need plus a step-by-step lesson on how to re-season your pan. Cast iron is tough and can withstand a slip-up or two.

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