Cast party
June 30, 2014 by DarcieThose of us who have a well-seasoned cast iron skillet likely use it frequently. There are many reasons to love a cast iron pan, which is good news for Lodge, the Tennessee company which is the last American cast iron cookware company. They’ve outlasted their U.S. competitors and have seen an increase in demand for their cookware that they can’t match, so they are expanding the size of their production facility.
While some kitchen equipment of yesteryear is obsolete (not many folks use a butter churn today), cast iron has endured and remains popular with (ahem) seasoned cooks, who praise it for its heat retention, durability, and value. Now a new generation of cooks is discovering the merits of cast iron, which include making great burgers. The NY Times recently touted cast iron as being the best choice for making perfect burgers: “Cook on heavy, cast-iron pans and griddles. Cook outside if you like, heating the pan over the fire of a grill, but never on the grill itself. The point is to allow rendering beef fat to gather around the patties as they cook, like a primitive high-heat confit.”
Of course there are myriad uses for cast iron beyond burgers and steaks. Indexed blog The Kitchn counts 35 ways to love cast iron skillets, including making cornbread, frying chicken, and making desserts like this pear skillet cake. The EYB Library features other uses such as making pizza, apple cobbler, and roasted clams.
Do you love your cast-iron pans? What’s your favorite cast-iron skillet recipe?
Photo by Darcie Boschee
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