How to Use cast-iron in a Sentence

cast-iron

1 of 2 adjective
  • His choice cut is the snout, crisped in a cast-iron pan.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
  • In a kazan or six-quart cast-iron pot, heat the oil and add the cubed meat.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Yes, this is one of the big draws of cast-iron cooking.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Place a 9-inch or 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat with the oven.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • In a deep skillet or cast-iron pan, heat the oil to 375°F.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The dome lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet!
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The door fits 12-inch pizza peels and 10-inch cast-iron skillets.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Our favorite of the bunch is the cast-iron version, which is sort of like the brand’s answer to a round Dutch oven.
    — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
  • To adapt this recipe for home, bake in a cast-iron skillet at 400 degrees.
    — Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Fieri says the key to cooking foods that still taste as good as those fresh off the grill is a cast-iron skillet.
    — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The vehicle body is cleaned and blasted with cast-iron shot to scour off paint and rust.
    — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2023
  • Place the bacon drippings in a cast-iron skillet, and heat it in the oven for five minutes.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Cook your steak over coals, in a covered gas grill, in a cast-iron pan on the stove or under the broiler.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 1 May 2024
  • Cook your steak over coals, in a covered gas grill, in a cast-iron pan on the stove or under the broiler.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
  • Rito prefers a cast-iron skillet for frying and likes to keep the cutlets near the edges.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, heat up equal parts ghee and some good olive oil in a cast-iron skillet.
    — Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 14 Sep. 2023
  • And for brunch, try the gochujang-spiced baked eggs ($19) served in a giant cast-iron skillet.
    — Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
  • Place an 8-inch cast-iron skillet in oven; preheat oven to 350°.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Place chicken, skin side down, in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
    — Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, heat the oil over medium.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
  • Cook pork chops: Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Step 2 In a large cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
    — Zella Palmer, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The cast-iron skillet is the powerhouse of all kitchen equipment.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2023
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high, about 5 minutes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The flames even managed to consume her cast-iron bathtub.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Make the Dredge and Fry the Chicken: Heat a 14- or 16-inch cast-iron skillet or frying pan on medium-low.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Melt 1½ teaspoons of the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The count is checked and verified, and before the electors leave the Sistine Chapel, all the ballots are burned in a cast-iron stove.
    — John Bacon, USA Today, 8 May 2025

cast iron

2 of 2 noun
  • The fence is made of cast iron.
  • Plus, the durable cast iron pots and pans last for years.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Town & Country, 11 July 2023
  • Opt for this cast iron grill pan that will do the trick.
    — Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The smooth, flat surfaces, the heft of the cast iron and a steady lever ensure...
    — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 12 June 2020
  • Char briefly on a hot grill, or sear in a cast iron pan.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2018
  • Conner then showed them how to cook the cakes on the cast iron flat stove.
    — Simon Perry, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
  • What might cause the tips of the leaves of a cast iron plant to become brown and the leaves to yellow?
    — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Tip 2: Cooking in a cast iron is great to get a nice crisp!
    — Time, 12 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Rising some 495 feet into the air, the cast iron spire is the tallest of its kind in France.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 11 July 2024
  • Even the cast iron fence, dating back to 1849, has a story to tell.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2019
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
    — Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022
  • Skip the grill and cook your burger in a cast iron pan instead.
    — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 26 June 2018
  • When The Spruce Eats tested a dozen cast iron pans, the Stargazer snapped up first place.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 29 June 2023
  • 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
  • Add those to a 4- to 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven, or other oven-safe dish.
    — ExpressNews.com, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Try picking up a cast iron Dutch oven this time around.
    — Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Sear all over in a cast iron pan on high, until meat is browned.
    — Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2020
  • And that can mean battling tough, stuck-on grease and food residue on your cast iron pans.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
  • This fluffy pancake is best served right out of the oven in your cast iron skillet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and heat while making the batter.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Use your trusty cast iron skillet for easy transfer from the stovetop to the oven to the table.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Watch the video above to learn how to clean your cast iron pan with soap properly.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Over your campfire, heat the oil in your cast iron skillet.
    — Jessica Dailey, ELLE Decor, 1 Aug. 2019
  • There’s also a cast iron fireback in the fireplace in the living room.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2022
  • Preheat a 10-inch grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This cast iron option gets a lot of great reviews from happy customers.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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