Just like cast iron, a carbon steel pan needs to be seasoned before its first use. Oil is a must-have for the process, but Cook's Illustrated recommends an additional surprising ingredient for prepping your pan: Potato peels.
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There are two routes one can take when purchasing a cast iron skillet: The "traditional" un-coated black pan, or the enamel coated kind. To help you determine which pan is perfect for you, America's Test Kitchen has created a nifty quiz.
