Enameled Cast Iron Cookware: A Flash of Color!

You might find it drab and boring getting the regular unseasoned or pre-seasoned cast iron cookware which is just black. You might not want a very rustic and old fashioned feel towards your kitchen. It might not go with your modernist and fashionable style. But you have heard of cast iron cookware and you want to buy some. Then you should go for the enameled cast iron cookware which is its trendy and modern counterpart.

Cast iron has been around for centuries and if you know about them and have used them, you’d know about the different benefits you get from it. Basically it can be summed up into two which is its durability and ability to retain heat thus cooking your food evenly. This is due to the alloys that make the cast iron. It is 95% iron which makes it very sturdy and will last you a very long time.

Its updated version, enameled cast iron cookware, inherited these features because its heart and soul is still cast iron. however it is just coated with enamel. Cast iron is already very easy to mold and so you can find pots, pans and other forms of the cookware in many different shapes and sizes. Now add to that the enamel coating which makes more room for the makers to play with it so they can not only shape it but also color your cookware, usually solid colors which are very vibrant and exciting. You can choose your favorite color to match your plates and other utensils, or perhaps watch your kitchen table top, kitchen wall, or kitchen floor. They come in solid colors.

Le Creuset which is one of the leading manufacturers of enameled cast iron pots or other variations of cookware. They offer 10 colors to choose from, including volcanic (deep orange), graded blue, cerise (deep reddish), granite (dark grey), almond (matt ecru or off white), satin black, and teal. They also provide a lifetime guarantee.

Several great chefs and cooks have also lent their name into enameled cast iron cookwares. Mario Batali who is famous for his Italian and Sicilian dishes has joined forces with Copco to come up with cookware that can be enjoyed by their viewers, followers, and fans. Mario Batali’s enameled Dutch oven comes in persimmon (orange), chianti (red), and pesto (green). There are other alternatives which I’m sure will be available in your nearest kitchen appliance store.

Another advantage of the enameled cast iron cookware is that it doesn’t need to be seasoned and you can cook acidic foods in it. You won’t have a problem with acid reacting with the iron because of the enamel coating. It is very versatile because now you can cook almost everything with it. There’s enameled cast iron pot, pan, skillet, baking pans and many others.

This type of cookware is very easy to clean because you only need to hand wash it. However, you must never forget that because of the coating, enameled cast iron cookware needs better handling than its basic counterpart. You should never use any abrasive cleaning material and use only wooden, plaster or silicone utensils with it. You should also make sure that the heat is not too high because it might damage the enamel coating and also to let it rest and not shock it with cold water when cleaning.

During our research we visited many online vendors and discovered that the best prices are typically found on Amazon.

	Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set, Cherry List Price: $510.00 Sale Price: $379.95
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	Lodge Logic 5-Quart Double Dutch Oven and Casserole with Skillet Cover List Price: $50.00 Sale Price: $34.97 Used From: $32.52
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	Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-Quart Saucier Pan, Cherry List Price: $255.00 Sale Price: $186.00
	Le Creuset 3 -Quart Saucier Pan, Red. Only Le Creuset offers such a wide range of unique shapes and designs. This product offers unrivalled flebyibility of use, ebycellent heat efficiency, and the versatility to use it on any stovetop, under the broiler

	Cuisinart CI755-30CR Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 5-1/2-Quart Oval Covered Casserole, Cardinal Red List Price: $180.00 Sale Price: $95.81
	Cast iron gets a new look! The Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron cookware lines offers a variety of sizes and styles so you can cook any way you like. On the stove in the oven or under the broiler, this durable and attractive cookware evenly retains and distributed heat for results every time...