A stainless steel pot and pan hanging from a pot rack in the kitchen - Daniel Cortez/Getty Images Admittedly undiscerning until now, I had always thought carbon steel and stainless steel were pretty ...

Carbon steel pans — versatile, durable workhorses that can go from the stovetop to the oven and are easy to care for — are a staple in restaurant kitchens, and they’re more popular than ever for home ...

Carbon steel pans, a staple in restaurant kitchens, are becoming a popular cookware choice among home chefs. These versatile and durable pans go from stovetop to oven and can elevate homemade dishes ...

A hybrid between cast iron and stainless steel, carbon steel pans are favored by professional chefs. Carbon steel is lightweight, nonstick, oven safe at high temperatures, and cost less than $100.

To ensure your carbon steel pan rewards you for a lifetime (or more), you need to take proper care of it. To take advantage of all this versatile cookware has to offer, though, you need to take care ...