But it’s not the only type of pan with these qualities; carbon steel is a close relative that can do everything a cast iron pan can, and more. So, what exactly is the difference between cast ...

As far as cookware goes, there’s arguably no better investment than a cast iron or carbon steel skillet. Take a modicum of care with either one and it’ll last forever. (I’ve heard of cast ...

Making steel produces a lot of greenhouse-gas emissions. Now, construction is underway in Sweden on an industrial-scale plant that will emit almost zero carbon dioxide. Boston Metal, LKAB ...

And there was — sort of. When I first learned about carbon-steel pans a decade ago, they felt aspirational. They were mostly used in professional kitchens and didn’t come pre-seasoned.