Cook with oil and real fats. Avoid soap. If you're having issues consider getting the pre-seasoned from Lodge. It's a few buck more and they've already got a d

Cook with oil and real fats. Avoid soap. If you're having issues consider getting the pre-seasoned from Lodge. It's a few buck more and they've already got a dang fine seasoning backed on. Here's a decent article on seasoning: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/5820-the-ultimate-way-to-season-cast-iron http://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/5820-the-ultimate-wa...