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  Cast iron cookware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iron is durable, relatively cheap, non-toxic, easy to cast (mold) and shape, and has excellent heat retention and diffusion.
Cast iron's ability to withstand and maintain very high heat makes it a natural cookware choice for searing or frying, and its excellent heat diffusion and retention makes it a natural choice for long-cooking stews like gumbo or Chili con carne.
Unlike bare cast iron, enamel coated cast iron typically can't be heated to a high heat, and therefore can't be used for seared or flened dishes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cast_iron_cookware   (1462 words)

  
 Curing Cast Iron Cookware   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cast iron offers an even distribution of heat thoughout the cooking surface and sides, non-stick properties, durability, and lightening fast clean up when it's cured correctly and properly cleaned.
Do not buy new or used cast iron with flakey surfaces or that bear "oatmeal spots" (where the surface of the metal looks like water drops, boiling bubbles or burned on oatmeal) because the integrity of the metal is questionable.
Depending on the dishes that you cook in your cast iron you may notice that the food is picking up a dark color from the cookware, this is normal-- it's not dangerous, but it's annoying.
www.omnilead.com /castcookin.html   (1090 words)

  
 Seasoning and Caring for cast iron cookware
Cast Iron Cookware must be seasoned properly and it will last a life-time.
Never store food in the cast iron pan as the acid in the food will breakdown the seasoning and the food will take on a metallic flavor.
When you purchase cast iron cookware, they are medium gray in color, but after usage, they start turning darker.
www.kitchenemporium.com /info/castiron.html   (428 words)

  
 The Cooking Inn : Cast Iron Cookware & Care
The old wisdom of rehabilitating such cookware was to toss it in a bed of hot coals or bake it in an oven at high temperature until all the old carbon is burned off.
Cast iron should not be used for storing leftovers in the refrigerator.
Cast iron cooks usually do no more to clean their well seasoned cookware than rinsing in hot water and wiping out with a dry towel.
www.thecookinginn.com /castiron.html   (830 words)

  
 Lodge Cast Iron Cookware: Dutch Oven, Pizza Pan, Griddle, Skillet Cover, Fish Pan and Rome Waffle Iron.
Cast iron is one of the oldest materials to be used in cookware and was brought to America with Columbus.
Cast iron is always a great tool in the camp kitchen whether for use over charcoal, or open flame.
Rome's Cast Iron Waffle Iron is a traditional round shape with a compact 6 3/4" cooking head, and 10" overall length.
www.wisementrading.com /castiron.htm   (1134 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cast iron is also the cookware of choice amongst serious campers and hikers, but be sure to bring the pack mule, this stuff is heavy!
Regardless of the mothod you choose to wash your cookware, be sure to dry it thoroughly with a lint free towel directly after washing, as cast iron is prone to rust.
For the value that cast iron provides, the delicious meals that it develops, and the durability that it maintains, the time it takes to care for this cookware is well worth it.
www.learnthis.info /articles/home_family/recipes/cast-iron-cookware.html   (1049 words)

  
 Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
Indispensible to the country cook is the cast iron skillet.
It may not stop squabbles over the beneficiary of the family's cast iron cookware, but it does eliminate the time and effort of seasoning cast iron for the customer while offering the superior look and performance of home seasoned cast iron cookware.
The enamel coating eliminates the need to season the cast iron, and creates a non-reactive surface that can be used for all types of cooking on all types of stoves below 500 degrees F. Do not however use in the microwave, hand washing is best for perserving the appearance.
www.cast-iron-cookware.com   (916 words)

  
 Cast Iron cookware
Cast iron requires a commitment - but not much of one and it pays you back in spades.
There are so many cheap aluminum skillets available now that many people never look at cast iron, but nothing gives you the even heat, or stands up to REALLY high temperatures as a good ol' cast iron frying pan.
Properly seasoned, a cast iron skillet produces a natural non-stick surface that rivals anything the chemical companies can spray on aluminum, but it will stand up to metal utensils and extremely high temperatures that will melt the "wanna-be" skillets.
www.schronce.f2s.com /recipes/castiron.html   (603 words)

  
 Cast Iron Chef - How to Season Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron has a porous surface that can retain the soap and contaminate your food.
The easiest way to dry your cast iron cookware is to put it in a warm (160ish) kitchen oven for about 30 minutes, then let it cool enough to handle.
Your cast iron cookware can be seasoned as often as necessary to maintain a good surface.
castironchef.net /how_to_season.html   (374 words)

  
 Lodge Cast Iron Cookware - Cabela's
Their commitment to quality cast iron cookware has kept them in the forefront for over 100 years.Cast iron is one of the oldest metals to be used in the manufacture of cookware (in use since the Middle Ages and brought to America with Columbus).
The properties of cast iron that professional chefs appreciate are heat retention and even heat distribution, which enable the chef to maintain precise control of the heat of the pan and guarantee even cooking with no "hot spots", which are common occurrences with other metals.
In addition to its contribution to precision cooking, the cast iron utensil is a much better value, in terms of price and durability - it is truly "heirloom cookware" to be passed from generation to generation.
www.cabelas.com /products/Cpod0013229.jsp   (462 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware - Cast Iron Cookware by Le Creuset, Enameled Cast Iron Cookware, Staub Cast Iron Cookware, CastIron ...
Each shape is one of a kind, made from molten steel and cast in a unique mold, and then expertly enameled.
Staub Cookware - Staub enameled cast iron cookware is a traditional and strong, perfect for low heat cooking.
From the kitchen to the table, cast iron cookware allows you to bake, broil, braise, sauté, marinate, refrigerate and freeze your special creations.
www.cutleryandmore.com /castiron.htm   (235 words)

  
 Lodge Manufacturing
Seasoning is preparing the cast iron cookware for use.
When you season a cast iron utensil, you are preventing rust and providing the cookware with a natural, permanent non-stick surface.
When you are ready to expand your cast iron collection, move on to our larger sizes of skillets, Dutch ovens and griddles.
www.lodgemfg.com /useandcare.asp   (1083 words)

  
 Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
• The first enameling of iron is thought to have taken place in Germany in the 18th century and by the end of the century, enameled cast iron cooking vessels were being produced.
Most enameled cast iron pots are well suited for oven use where heat penetrates the pot from all directions.
Enameled cast iron is an excellent material for indoor grilling pans, some of which offer space-saving and versatile features, such as a folding handle that can also be removed to place the grill in the oven.
www.gourmetretailer.com /gourmetretailer/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002033067   (1076 words)

  
 Culinary Direct / Cast Iron Cookware
Culinary Directs famous Chasseur superior quality enameled cast iron cookware is manufactured at the Invicta Foundry, which has been established for over 70 years at Donchery in northern France.
These enameled cast iron cookware has for decades, dominated commercial kitchens of France, much as Le Creuset has been at the forefront in home kitchens.
Each cast iron cookware piece is specially sand cast then double enameled to assure you of a lifetime of beauty and service.
culinary-direct.com /alias.cfm/Cast_Iron_cookware   (268 words)

  
 CLEANING CAST IRON COOKWARE
This container must be large enough to where the cast iron can be totally submerged in liquid with at least 1 inch of liquid over the top of the cast iron and four to ten inches of space until the cover is reached.
If the cast iron has a carbon build up (usually fl and hard, filling in the indentions so it's hard to read the logo), I soak it in a mixture of "Red Devil Lye" and water at a one can to five gallons ratio.
Remove the cast iron from the mixture and clean with water.
members.tripod.com /~pblamar/griswold-cleaning-seasoning.html   (700 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware, Dutch Ovens, Fryers, Skillets, Grills Pans and Griddles
Corn bread is as synonymous with an iron skillet as Aunt Jemima is to pancakes and Chef Prudhome is to flened fish.
Whether it's cornbread or fried chicken, flapjacks or fajitas, country ham or fried green tomatoes, give me a cast iron skillet every time, and Lodge, having made their cookware for over one hundred years now, is the best.
Cast iron cookware heats evenly, therefore it is not necessary to use extremely high cooking temperatures.
www.apptrav.com /kittools.html   (1395 words)

  
 ALL ABOUT CAST IRON COOKWARE
If not, when you season cast iron, you are embedding grease in to the pores of the cookware.
Seasoning your cookware after each use is also a must to retain the quality and life of the pan (although re-heating it is not necessary).
For the value that cast iron provides, the delicious meals that it develops, and the durability that it maintains, the time it takes to care for this cookware is well worth the effort!
www.fabulousfoods.com /school/cstools/castiron.html   (668 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Lodge 5-Piece Cast-Iron Cookware Starter Set: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Like all Lodge cast-iron cookware, the items in this five-piece cookware set--8- and 10-1/4-inch skillets, a 5-quart covered Dutch oven, and a 10-1/2-inch griddle--outcook even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware because of their unrivaled heat retention, versatility, and durability.
The even heating of cast iron is perfect for golden, tender, perfectly pan-fried chicken, or for the slow simmering of roasts, stews, and soups.
Lodge is there, blazing the way for a new generation of cooks to experience the glory of cast iron.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00002N86J?v=glance   (1385 words)

  
 Every Kitchen Needs... Cast Iron Cookware!
Cast iron heats evenly, and that ends hot spots and burnt food; it keeps hot food hot longer.
Now, let's suppose you don't have a good old fashioned cast iron skillet, but have decided to take the plunge; to spend a few bucks at your local brick-and-mortar retailer, or even on line for that matter; to become the proud owner of a non-seasoned, not-yet-ready-to-use piece of cast iron.
Cast iron cookware is heavy stuff; the bigger, the heavier (gee, that makes sense).
www.tastyrecipes.net /recipes/article1076.html   (713 words)

  
 Topics : Lodge Cast Iron Cookware : Food Network
Professional Cookware We can probably all remember watching our grandmothers fry up chicken or bake off a casserole recipe in her old cast iron cookware, and the lucky ones are those the still have their grandmother's cast iron cookware.
The Lodge cast iron cookware company began making cast iron cookware in the early 1800s, and amazingly, some of the first cast iron cookware that is more than 100 years old is still in use today.
Proper Care and Seasoning Seasoning is preparing your cast iron cookware for use to prevent rust and to create a permanent, nonstick surface.
www.foodtv.com /food/topics/text/0,2677,FOOD_22924_36279,00.html   (290 words)

  
 CAST IRON COOKWARE
Cast iron has long been recognized as one of the best materials available for cookware.
It makes a very versatile cookware suitable for a) slow cooking and gentle simmering and b) boiling, searing, grilling or frying.
Cast iron retains heat and promotes gentle, even cooking at low heat.
www.internetkitchenstore.com /CAST_IRON_COOKWARE67941.html   (130 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware
Lodge™ Cast Iron Cookware improves even after a lifetime of use.
Using only pure vegetable oil, the pieces are misted with a proprietary formula and baked in industrial ovens at very high temperatures to “season” each piece taking away the hassle and time consuming task previously done at home.
Lodge Logic Cast Iron Cookware is the recipient of a 2003 Good Housekeeping Good Buy Award.
www.greenfeet.com /cast-iron-cookware.html   (100 words)

  
 Porcelain Cast Iron Cookware - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Heavy-duty enameled cast iron for even-heating and heat retention, except stockpot, or enameled steel.
Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills.
Le Creuset combines the performance and practicality of cast iron with the beauty of glossy porcelain enamel.
www.nextag.com /porcelain-cast-iron-cookware/search-html   (374 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware by Chasseur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cast-iron cookware is ideal for slow braising and simmering due to its ability to retain and distribute heat evenly.
Enameling is a fusing of melted glass powder with the cast-iron to create a strong seal that prevents corrosion.
This cookware comes with a 10-year warranty and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.
www.culinaryperfection.com /site/823790/page/348374   (307 words)

  
 cookware
The tradition continues with their new line of seasoned cast iron cookware.
The cookware is coated with a proprietary vegetable oil and baked with industrial ovens.
Our seasoned cast iron cookware is pre-seasoned from the factory by a industrial strength gas oven.
www.ironpotsdepot.com   (248 words)

  
 Cast Iron Cookware...Cleaning Swap Meet Findings - Homesteading Forum - GardenWeb
Cast iron is almost impossible to damage while trying to clean it.
I have two cast iron pans for cornbread, that are molded to form sticks of bread shaped like ears of corn.
All of those rusty, dirty, gungy cast iron things are a disgrace to have in your house.
forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/homest/msg0411074632066.html   (1029 words)

  
 Food Network: cast iron cookware
Regular cast iron requires seasoning (see season) so that it won't react with or absorb the flavors of some foods cooked in it.
Seasoning, which is a simple process of rubbing the inside of a pan with cooking oil and heating it for an hour in a moderate oven, gives cast iron a natural nonstick finish.
Clean cast iron pans by first wiping them clean with a paper towel or soft cloth and, if necessary, gently scrubbing with a nylon pad.
www2.foodtv.com /terms/tt-r2/0,4474,975,00.html   (151 words)

  
 Jambalaya Iron Pots including Cast Iron Cookware
Welcome to Jambalaya Iron Pots, home of the BEST priced, BEST quality jambalaya pots and cast iron cookware on the net.
cast iron cookware, jambalaya pots, cast iron cooking equipment, dutch ovens
We've got other cast iron cookware in stock to be added to the web site.
www.jambalaya-iron-pots.com   (132 words)

  
 Dutch Oven Cooking
Grab your Dutch oven, a cast iron skillet, and a bag of charcoal.
Fry in a cast iron skillet with water, a little oil, or utilizing it's own fat, turning often.
Coat both sides of your tomato in flour/cornmeal mixture and saute over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until brown.
www.dutchovencookware.com /dutch-oven-recipes.html   (747 words)

  
 Lodge Cast Iron Cookware - Red Hill General Store
Lodge Cast Iron Cookware is the best cast iron cookware money can buy.
Cast iron absorbs heat evenly and spreads it gently while cooking.
Lodge's line of cookware offers more versatility, value and durabilty than even the most expensive sets of aluminum or stainless steel cookware.
www.redhillgeneralstore.com /lodge.htm   (116 words)

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