Do you want to know how to keep your cast iron pan from rusting? Maybe you just restored a rusty skillet and want to prevent it from rusting again, or your pan doesn’t have rust, and you simply want to keep it from forming. That’s understandable. No one wants a rusty skillet, so knowing how … Read more
Lodge has many collections in their vast array of cast iron cookware, and their newest line is the Dolly Parton Cast Iron Collection. Lodge and Dolly are two Tennessee legends, both into cooking. Of course, Dolly is first and foremost a country music star, so the skillets had to be linked to her music in … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can or should cook in a rusty cast iron pan? You may have one and aren’t sure what to do with it, or you might just be curious. It’s a good question and one I want to answer. So, let’s get started. Can I Cook in a Rusty Cast … Read more
For years, consumers asked why Lodge had its enameled Dutch ovens made overseas. The answer has always been the same: “We don’t have the ability to do it here.” Lodge had a dream to build a facility to enamel cast iron in their hometown of South Pittsburg, TN, and finally, it became a reality. A … Read more
Why do people still cook with cast iron? It’s heavy and requires more work than other pans. You’d think people would change to something that weighed less and could be thrown in the dishwasher. Cast iron must be washed by hand and kept dry at all times. Isn’t that too much work? You also have … Read more
People have told me they won’t cook in cast iron because it’s too heavy. They are right that cast iron weighs more than other types of cookware, but is that a good enough reason to not consider it? Don’t get me wrong. No one has to cook in cast iron or even try if they … Read more
Have you ever wondered, like I have, who makes cast iron cookware in the USA? When I started looking, I thought I might find seven or eight. But I found twenty. And there might be more. So, let’s get started. Who Makes Cast Iron Cookware in the USA? The United States and China are the … Read more
Welcome to the ultimate guide to cast iron cooking, where twenty-five of the most common questions people ask about cast iron are answered. Veteran or newbie, we all agree that cast iron can be a great way to cook. Your pans can last you a lifetime and still be passed down to the next generation … Read more
I have been using Lodge Cast Iron from the beginning. Well, almost the beginning. My first pan was actually an off-brand that I used for a year. But that year, I also learned about Lodge Cast Iron and purchased several skillets. I’m so glad I did because they are what I use now. So, who … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can use steel wool to clean cast iron cookware? Steel wool has many uses, and one of them is metal pans. However, some metal pans are seasoned, such as cast iron. So, the question becomes how steel wool affects the seasoning and not just the iron. And that’s what … Read more