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    Dos & Don’t of Cast-Iron Cookware

    Jan 25, 2022 2 minutes
    BY GEORGIA CLARKE

    STOCK YOUR TOOL KIT.

    Coarse salt, scouring pads, stiff-bristled brushes, toothbrushes, toothpicks, and even cotton swabs are great for removing gunk. Keep lint-free paper towels or rags on hand for greasing and seasoning, too.

    EXPERT ADVICE NANCY MEEKS, Editor of Southern Cast Iron

    “To cut down on waste, I cut up

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