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A cast-iron skillet. Heavy-duty cookware made of cast iron is valued for its heat retention, durability, ability to maintain high temperatures for longer time duration, and non-stick cooking when properly seasoned. Seasoning is also used to protect bare cast iron from rust.
Most American households had at least one cast-iron stove and cooking pan, and such brands as Griswold and Wagner Ware were especially popular; though several other manufacturers also produced kitchen utensils and cooking pots and pans at that time.
- 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
Nov 4, 2020 · A cast iron skillet has this weird effect: Sometimes even great cooks feel a little nervous. We're here to take your hand and get you started.
Dec 7, 2021 · These are the best cast iron skillet recipes for one-pan desserts, dinners and sides. Pick your favorite dish to put your skillet to work with easy cleanup.
- Loren Cecil
Sep 5, 2024 · A cast-iron pan can be used on any stovetop, including gas, electric, and induction. One of the most important things to know about cast iron is that it needs to be seasoned before use. Seasoning is the process of coating the pan with oil and heating it to create a non-stick surface.
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Feb 24, 2023 · A cast-iron skillet can be your best friend in the kitchen—as long as you know how to season it! Follow these six easy steps to season a cast iron pan.
