How to Use cast-iron in a Sentence

cast-iron

1 of 2 adjective
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • And then there was the cast-iron skillet.
    — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Heat a grill pan or large cast-iron skillet over high.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • How to season your cast-iron pan 1.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Heat a cast-iron pan until very hot, and add the olive oil.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Heat a cast-iron or saute skillet over medium heat.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Use a panini press or a cast-iron skillet to make it.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Users can also find cast-iron pizza pans.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This cast-iron beauty is the way to do it for soups, stews, meats, and more.
    — Outside Online, 12 May 2025
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Somebody is in the kitchen scrubbing your cast-iron pan with dish soap.
    — Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The cast-iron skillet gives it an extra crisp crust-like edge.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • If your cast-iron pan has rust spots and has seen better days, don’t get rid of it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, heat up equal parts ghee and some good olive oil in a cast-iron skillet.
    — Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Transfer to a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Heat 2 large cast-iron skillets over medium.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Simply set a block in a cast-iron pan to warm, and top with crispy jalapeños and bacon.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • This recipe should be cooked in a cast-iron skillet with fresh, not frozen, corn kernels.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Heat butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Opt for cast-iron, stainless steel, a grill pan, or flat-top griddle for a good sear.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • So, can cast-iron skillets be safely used on glass cooktops?
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • So, can cast-iron skillets be safely used on glass cooktops?
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The shrimp are then released into a cast-iron skillet with olive oil to cook.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Heat a griddle or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Whip out the cast-iron skillet for this classic breakfast recipe.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

cast iron

2 of 2 noun
  • The fence is made of cast iron.
  • Scrub with steel wool or cast iron brush.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • A lot of our water mains are cast iron.
    — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Her dress burns like the end of a glowing cast iron.
    — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Follow these easy steps to clean rust off your cast iron.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Each is baked in its own cast iron pot once an order is placed.
    — Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Sear all over in a cast iron pan on high, until meat is browned.
    — Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2020
  • Conner then showed them how to cook the cakes on the cast iron flat stove.
    — Simon Perry, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Add some of the neutral oil to a flat cast iron pan and place over high heat.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
  • Instead, use a nylon brush to wash cast iron pans.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Instead, use a nylon brush to wash cast iron pans.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Wipe your cast iron with oil after each cleaning.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • It’s made from heavy cast iron and enameled to be nonstick.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Chicken fried in lard, in a cast iron skillet, was among them.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2018
  • They often are made of steel, concrete, or cast iron.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Don't cook tomato sauces and other acidic foods in cast iron.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Steel and cast iron are good examples.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Is there any cast iron that's dishwasher-safe?
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Is there any cast iron that's dishwasher-safe?
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Weigh down the sheet tray with a brick or a heavy cast iron pan and gently place in the oven.
    — Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn, Esquire, 26 May 2011
  • Watch the video above to learn how to clean your cast iron pan with soap properly.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
  • This fluffy pancake is best served right out of the oven in your cast iron skillet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Frequent use and dry storage keep your cast iron in top shape for the long haul.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron pan or skillet over high heat on the grill (or on your stove).
    — Ben Mims, latimes.com, 26 June 2019

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