Lodge cast iron cookware is one of the leading cast-iron companies because they have a history of about 120 years in making cast iron cook-wares. Each cast-iron cookware and its accessories are made with certainly experienced craftsmanship and new technologies involved in the process that makes them more special.
Why Choose Cast Iron?
Several reasons make cast iron the best fit for your kitchen. Some of them are discussed under;
1. It Is Tough: Cast iron cookware is made up of iron that melts and reacts with carbon as an end product. It can give you a lifetime of service because it has the maximum heat holding capacity, and it is not easy to destroy.
2. It is Portable: Yes, you heard it right cast iron is portable and easy to carry. You can cook and take food anywhere in it to the family picnics and friend’s barbeques. It can be used on the stovetop, outdoor grill, or campfires.
3. It is Versatile: One of the cast iron cookware’s best qualities is that it can be used to cook anything. Yes, you can make all your favorite dishes in cast iron cookware, from perfectly grilled beef patties to sautéing chicken, stirring veggies, and even baking pancakes.
4. It Has a Non-stick Finish: Cast iron has a non-stick finish that prevents food from sticking around the edges and makes your food taste better. You can easily season it with any edible oil at home to prevent it from sticking and maintain the non-stick finish throughout its lifetime.
5. It is Easy To Use: Using cast iron is easy, simple, and uncomplicated. There are no hidden using procedures that are required for it. Most of the cast iron cookware sets come already pre-seasoned, so you can just start using them after unboxing.
6. It Makes Food Taste Better: Thanks casting iron cookware has the amazing capability of maximum heat retention that contributes to making your food taste better. It can hold a maximum heat of 400 to 500° C and cook food in real-time so you can enjoy your crispy chicken and warmly soft pancakes.
How To Start Cooking In A Lodge Cast Iron Cookware Skillet?
Using a cast iron is simple and uncomplicated, but here are a few basic steps to give a quick idea about cooking with a cast iron;
1. Ready To Use: Cast iron usually comes pre-seasoned, which means you unpack it, rinse, dry it with a paper towel, and are ready to use.
2. Preheat Before Use: Always make sure that you pre-heat your skillet properly before using it. Though cast iron has the heat retention ability, so it is not necessary to do pre-heating at very high temperatures. Moderate to medium flame will get the job done. These steps will help prevent the food from sticking.
3: Add Oil: After your skillet is preheated. Add a little oil to your skillet before cooking your food in it. It will help grease your skillet’s inner surface so that it won’t stick.
How To Clean A Lodge Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware can give you a lifetime of service if cleaned and maintained properly, though cleaning a cast iron is as simple as the other cooking utensils. Only an additional step is a seasoning that increases the shelf life of cast iron and makes it worth your time and money.
1. Washing And Scrubbing: First, wash your cast immediately after use with warm water and soap. If you think scrubbing is required, you can do it with a stainless steel scrubber. Gently scrub the inner surface of your pan with a scrubber to eliminate all the stuck food, grease, and burnt crud.
2. Drying: It is equally important to dry your skillet completely after washing because cast iron is made from iron and can form rust if it comes in contact with water for longer. To avoid rust formation, dry your cookware completely with the help of a paper towel.
What Is Seasoning? Seasoning is a fancy term for baking cast iron skillets with oils. It is recommended to season cast iron cookware now and then to extend its life and durability. Seasoning helps in better performance of cast iron by about the natural non-stick finish of cast iron skillets hence no sticking and chipping.
How To Season A Lodge Cast Iron Cookware?
You can season your cast iron skillets simply by pouring any edible vegetable oil like flaxseed or sunflower oil and rubbing it evenly to the pan’s inner surface, leaving it for 10 minutes in an oven. Put it out and again in a pre-heat oven of about 400 to 500° C and bake it for about an additional hour. Hold it out and let it cool. Once it comes to room temperature, you are ready to use it.
Lodge cast iron cookware is committed to providing the best quality for many years. We made them by using the latest methods and technologies. We aim to give our customers the best cookware for a life-long cooking experience.
