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- Early Use: China, Cannons and Kettles
- Griswold and Wagners: American Orginials
- Lodge Manufacturing: A Southern Competitor
- The Changing (Sur)Face of Cast Iron
The oldest cast iron artifacts date from early 5th century B.C. China, in the Jiangsu province, and such tools were widely used in the region by the 3rd century B.C. Cast iron slowly made its way to Western Europe, likely via the Silk Road, and wasn’t an important material until the 14th century A.D. In Europe, it was mainly used for artillery unti...
Founded in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1865, the Griswold Manufacturing company was, for almost a century, the leading American manufacturer of cast iron cookware. Even today, over 60 years after its sale to competitor Wagner Manufacturing, Griswold skillets are the epitome of quality heirloom cast iron and are considered collectors items. (My mother inh...
Lodge Manufacturing was the South’s answer to Griswold and Wagner. Still located South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Lodge is one of the oldest continuously running cookware manufacturers in the country. It was founded in 1896 by Joseph Lodge and is still run by family members today. If you’ve purchased a new, affordable cast iron skillet in the last few d...
Lodge’s newer products appealed to the dueling, and at times, counterproductive, American desire for both authentic and easy-to-use products. Pre-seasoned skillets allowed home cooks the ability to get cooking in cast iron without much thought, but they couldn’t replace a long-coveted heirloom. These pans, while still great pieces of cookware, simp...
- Southern Kitchen
Jul 2, 2021 · Finex, Lancaster, Lodge, Smithey Ironware, Stargazer Cast Iron, and The Field Company make their cast iron skillets in the USA. Lodge, which also acquired Finex in 2019, is the oldest and largest manufacturer on the list.
Mar 4, 2022 · The legacy of Darryl Reeves’ African ancestors is in plain sight, sealed into the wrought iron of the French Quarter. From St. Louis Cathedral to the Cabildo, the New Orleans native has dedicated his career to restoring the iron artistry of the past while forging a future for the historic trade.
May 18, 2022 · Launched in 2019, Blacklock cast iron brings durability, craftsmanship, and versatility to cooks everywhere. Each piece of Blacklock has been linked to a date in Lodge history — cast into the iron, these dates serve as reminders of our roots. Read on to discover what each number means, and why it matters.
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Jun 6, 2023 · USA Enamel™ is the only collection of colorful enameled cast iron made in the USA today—and that’s something we’re pretty proud of. But creating this history-making line has been equal parts science and art.