Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

Skillets, which are basically the same as frying pans, have flat bottoms and shallow, flared sides that make them ideal for shallow frying, high-heat searing or grilling and of course flipping. From ...

This cast iron pan is very heavy at just under 3kg, so it’s not easy to move around the hob: some users might struggle to get it down from a high kitchen cupboard.