Cast Iron Cookware Types

Enamel cast iron cookware is a type of heavy duty pan, which can take high cooking temperatures. They are made using dense enamel coating, so the base and walls of the pan last longer. With this handy kitchen tool, you can cook anything.

From decadent cakes to delicious fried chicken, you can even roast and stir fry all in one skillet! And the best thing is that the more you use it, the better it gets. Natural oil and moisture from your food get absorbed by the iron, creating a naturally non-stick surface. This is called seasoning your pan.

It is always important that you preheat it before cooking anything to get the right temperature. It may take some time for the pan to heat up, but it’s worth it! You can easily use the pan on your stovetop, and finish off your dishes in the oven. However, cast iron pans are not microwave oven safe. Both the pan and the microwave oven will get damaged. There will be fireworks!

Cast iron skillets and frying pans are very common. There are a lot of sizes you can choose from, but the most versatile size is about ten inch in diameter. The size and weight of this pan are perfect for everyday use. You can cook eggs, bacon, even cake and a variety of other dishes. Meanwhile, cast iron griddles work everywhere from campfires to electric and gas ranges. They are great for pancakes and French toast and you can get the crispiness you’re looking for in bacon and sausages.

It also works well on stovetops. If you’re looking for something to use outdoors while camping or for a grill, cast iron Dutch ovens are great to use. They’ve been here for centuries, so you know that you can trust the quality. It is the best type to use in campfires as it cooks food at a very even temperature. They are great for stews, soups, and other campfire foods!

Although there are a lot of varieties of cast iron cookware, these are the most basic and you can cook everything you need in these pans. However, if you want pans with more specific purposes, you can try bread pans, grill pans, and even crepe pans! For everyday kitchen use, you don’t really need these pans. The three basics above will do fine for everything from fry-ups to pastries. If you want to do more specific tasks, this specialty cookware will make it easier.

A lot of people are intimidated by cast iron pans, as they do take some work to season and restore. Don’t let this keep you from enjoying the benefits of enameled cast iron pots. It adds an unmistakable unique flavor and they also heat very well. With a little patience, you can take advantage of cast iron pots. If you clean and season it properly, you’ll be enjoying it for ages.

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	Lodge Logic L14SK3 15-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet List Price: $48.99 Sale Price: $31.09 Used From: $33.55
	Start your own family heirloom. The do everything, use anytime skillet is built to last several lifetimes.. Full 15 inch diameter so you can really load it up. Cast Iron is a fantastic cooking medium. It conducts heat evenly with no hot-spots and maintains heat for efficiency and cooking control...

	Lodge Pro Logic 14" Cast Iron Wok, Black List Price: $80.00 Sale Price: $45.99 Used From: $47.47
	Seasoned ready to use 14" wok with loop handles features even, fast heating and excellent heat retention. All important factors in successful stir frying, simmering and braising. This unique flat bottomed cast iron wok allows you to use an electric or gas range without a ring to hold the work steady and transfers the heat rapidly from the burner to the wok.

	Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 8-Inch Cast-Iron Meat Rack/Trivet List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $8.79
	Unique Camp Dutch meat rack is sized to fit most skillets, dutch or camp ovens. Makes an ideal trivet too. Seasoned and ready to use. Purchase skillet separately.

	Lodge Pro Logic Cast Iron 14" Pizza Pan, Black List Price: $56.00 Sale Price: $34.97 Used From: $33.22
	Seasoned 14" round pizza pan with loop handles features even, fast heating and excellent heat retention. Golden pizza crust every time. Great for roasted vegetables, pork chops, chicken and beef. Not even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware can rival the even heating, heat retention, versatility, value and durability of Lodge Cast Iron...

	Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $14.97
	Seasoned and ready to use rectangular grill press is designed to improve your stovetop and outdoor grill favorites. Great for eliminating curl from bacon or ham and improve the presentation of many other foods...

	Lodge Logic L5SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $10.16 Used From: $12.34
	The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking...

	Lodge Logic, Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Muffin/Cornbread Pan List Price: $15.99 Sale Price: $13.99 Used From: $13.70
	Seasoned and ready to use straightsided muffin pan with 6 impressions. Old fashioned muffins are always a treat. Cast Iron cooks best. The even heat control allows for a perfect bread crust every time...

	Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Round Cast-Iron Grill Press List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $17.99
	This seasoned and ready to use round grill press is good for keeping bacon from curling, also chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks. Nice and heavy to do the job right. Holds heat in grilled sandwiches and "presses" out unwanted fats...

	Lodge Cast Iron Scrubber Brush List Price: $8.64 Sale Price: $3.64
	This stiff bristled brush is designed with wood handle, synthetic bristles, and the Lodge skillet logo burned into the brush head. Great for cleaning your cast iron pieces.

	Lodge LCC3 Logic Pre-Seasoned Combo Cooker List Price: $41.99 Sale Price: $34.99 Used From: $26.13
	It's a deep skillet, a fryer, a Dutch oven, and the lid converts to a shallow skillet or griddle. This versatile piece of cast iron cookware allows the preparation of almost any recipe. Great for kitchen and outdoor cooking...