Cast Iron Cookware Review
Tuesday 26 August 2008There are 3 major brands to consider when purchasing cast iron cookware and unfortunately the top two have gone out of business.
The top two are the Griswold and the Wagner brands which can be found on eBay or if you are lucky at a local garage sale. If you plan on looking for these brands do some research and ask for advice. A good forum to explore is on the Wagner & Griswold Society website. Most likely these pans will need to be cleaned up and re-seasoned but will be well worth the effort.
The third brand to consider is Lodge which is still making high quality cast iron pots and pans. New pots and pans from Lodge can be bought seasoned from the factory. It would still be a good idea to season the cookware once it is received.
Now if you are really into looks Lodge has a very attractive Signature Series cast iron cookware that is trimmed out with stainless steel handles that have the added benefit of staying cool (stainless steel is a poor conductor of heat) on the stove top.
