Cast Iron Cooking Equipment

Cast iron has a long history in cookware as it was one of the first materials used to make pots, pans, and other cooking tools. Cast iron is extremely efficient at absorbing and retaining heat; you will notice that even when you clean the cast iron with hot water, the iron will become hot.

There are a number of excellent reasons to choose cast iron cookware. It is extremely strong and durable so it will last you a very long time. Cast iron lends itself particularly well to frying pans, Dutch ovens, and braising pans because it conducts and absorbs heat so well. In addition, with unglazed cast iron pans, a significant amount of iron can be absorbed by the food. This added nutrient is actually a great thing for your body.

One trade-off with cast iron’s durability is its weight; these pans are quite heavy. This quality might be a factor to consider for some customers.
You can find cast iron cookware with or without an enamelled coating. Cast iron without the coating is very rustic looking and extremely inexpensive; cast iron with the enamelled coating appeals aesthetically to more people and can come in a variety of colours, but is more expensive. Enamelled cast iron has the additional benefit of being primarily stain and scratch resistant when compared with other materials, such as aluminium and stainless steel.

For uncoated cast iron, you need to determine whether the cookware comes pre-seasoned or not. Seasoning is an important step that prevents the cookware from reacting with foods and absorbing their flavours and odours. If the cookware does not come pre-seasoned, it is very simple to do at home; you basically bake it in the oven with a layer of olive oil. Enamelled cast iron does not require seasoning, as the enamel seals it.

Cast iron pans require different cleaning methods than your other pans. You should never use soap or harsh detergents when cleaning; hot water will suffice. The pan should be towel dried immediately after washing and frequently sprayed with a light cooking oil to maintain its seasoning.


Lodge Logic Pancake Skillet, 101/2inch Dia, Depth:1/2inch £21.00	Chasseur Rectangular roaster, 39cm £22.49	Le Creuset Stoneware 31cm Deep Rectangular Dish - Granite £23.24
Le Creuset Stoneware 31cm Deep Rectangular Dish - Almond £23.24	Le Creuset Stoneware 31cm Deep Rectangular Dish - Graded Blue £23.24	Le Creuset Stoneware 31cm Deep Rectangular Dish - Cerise £23.24
Le Creuset Stoneware 31cm Deep Rectangular Dish - Volcanic £23.24	Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Jar 3.8L - Granite £23.72	Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Jar 3.8L - Cerise £23.72
Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Jar 3.8L - Graded Blue £23.72	Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Jar 3.8L - Volcanic £23.72	Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Jar 3.8L - Almond £23.72
Chasseur Oval roaster, 42cm £24.45	Viners 20cm non stick frying pan £24.47	Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Cerise £24.67
Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Satin Black £24.67	Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Granite £24.67	Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Teal £24.67
Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Graded Blue £24.67	Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Almond £24.67	Le Creuset Stoneware 32cm Rectangular Baking Dish - Volcanic £24.67
Lodge Logic Round Griddle, 10-1/2dia., Depth: 1/2 £24.95	Cast Iron Skillet £24.99	Frypan Lid with Cast Handle, 32cm £25.00
Staub Staub Mini Round Dish Cast Iron 12cm £26.00	Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Bowl - Cerise £26.57	Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Bowl - Volcanic £26.57
Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Bowl - Almond £26.57	Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Bowl - Granite £26.57	Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Bowl - Graded Blue £26.57
Lodge Logic Square Fat Free Fryer 10-1/2 £26.95	23cm Cast Iron Square Grill Pan, Red £27.99	Frypan Lid with Cast Handle, 36cm £28.00
Lodge Logic Square Fat Free Fryer 26cm £28.75	Lodge Logic Round Fat Free Fryer 11-1/4 dia £28.95	Cast iron Frying Pan £29.99
Casserole and Skillet £29.99	Lodge Logic Round Skillet With Helper Handle 12 dia £29.99	Cookworks Signature Cast Iron 27cm Oval Casserole - Red £29.99
Non-stick Blinis Pan, 12cm £31.00	Chasseur Milk pan (without lid) 14cm, 0.75ltr - Cobalt Blue £31.30	Chasseur Oval gratin dish, 34 x 21 x 5cm - Chilli Red £31.30
Lodge Logic Sizzler /Fajita Skillet Set £31.95	Chasseur Classic fondue set, with 6 forks - Cream £32.28	Chasseur Classic fondue set, with 6 forks - Cobalt Blue £32.28
Chasseur Classic fondue set, with 6 forks - Matt Black £32.28	Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Volcanic £33.98	Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Graded Blue £33.98
24cm Cast Iron Frying Pan, Red £33.99	Skeppshult Soft Selection Scotch Pancake Pan 23cm £34.00	Le Creuset Stoneware 21cm Casserole with Lid - Almond £34.16
Le Creuset Stoneware 21cm Casserole with Lid - Cerise £34.16	Le Creuset Stoneware 21cm Casserole with Lid - Granite £34.16	Le Creuset Stoneware 21cm Casserole with Lid - Volcanic £34.16
Le Creuset Stoneware 21cm Casserole with Lid - Graded Blue £34.16	Skeppshult Frying Pan 24cm £35.00	Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 4 Heart Ramekins with Lid - Cerise £36.05
Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Teal £37.95	Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Almond £38.08	Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Cerese £38.08
Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Granite £38.08	Skeppshult Butter Melter 0,3 L. £38.99	Skeppshult Butter Melter 0.3 litre £39.00
Skeppshult Soft Selection Pancake Pan 23cm £39.00	Chasseur Wok, 37cm £39.13	Le Creuset 26cm Square Cast Iron Grillit Almond £39.50
Le Creuset 26cm Square Cast Iron Grillit Granite £39.50	Le Creuset 26cm Square Cast Iron Grillit Cerise £39.50	Le Creuset 26cm Square Cast Iron Grillit Graded Blue (New) £39.50
Le Creuset 26cm Square Cast Iron Grillit Volcanic £39.50	Le Creuset Cast Iron 20cm Omelette Pan - Satin Black £39.85	Lodge Logic Reversible Griddle 10.5 x 10.5 £39.99
Le Creuset 16cm Round Cast Iron Casserole Cerise 1.3 litre £40.00	Le Creuset 16cm Round Cast Iron Casserole Almond 1.3 litre £40.00	Le Creuset 16cm Round Cast Iron Casserole Granite 1.3 litre £40.00
Le Creuset 16cm Round Cast Iron Casserole Blue 1.3 litre £40.00	Chasseur Cast Square Iron Grillpan, Cream £40.86	Lodge Logic Square Reversible Griddle 10.5inch £42.60
Le Creuset Cast Iron Square Grill - Satin Black £42.70	Skeppshult Frying Pan 26cm £43.59	Skeppshult Frying Pan 26cm £44.00
Non-stick Frying Pan, 20cm £44.00	Le Creuset Cast Iron Flat Grill - Satin Black £44.60	Le Creuset Cast Iron 16cm Round Casserole - Volcanic £44.99
Non-stick Crepe Pan, 26cm £45.00	Le Creuset Cast Iron 16cm Round Casserole - Graded Blue £45.90	Le Creuset Cast Iron 16cm Round Casserole - Cerese £45.90
Le Creuset Cast Iron 16cm Round Casserole - Granite £45.90	Le Creuset Cast Iron 16cm Round Casserole - Almond £45.90	Lodge Logic Combo Cooker 9- 3/4 dia £45.95
Le Creuset 18cm Casserole Dish Granite £47.00	Le Creuset Stoneware 3.8L Large Bean Pot - Cerise £47.44	Le Creuset Stoneware 3.8L Large Bean Pot - Volcanic £47.44
Le Creuset Stoneware 3.8L Large Bean Pot - Graded Blue £47.44	Le Creuset Stoneware 3.8L Large Bean Pot - Granite £47.44	Le Creuset Stoneware 3.8L Large Bean Pot - Almond £47.44
Skeppshult Soft Selection Square Grill Pan 28cm £48.00	Skeppshult Egg Frying Pan with Wooden Handle £48.88	Skeppshult Frying Pan with Wood Handle 26cm £48.88
Skeppshult Salt Mill 18cm £48.88	Viners Cast Iron Casserole and Pan set £48.92	Chasseur Pate terrine with lid, 28cm - Matt Black £48.92
Chasseur Pate terrine with lid, 28cm - Racing Green £48.92	Bengt Ek Wall Clock No Numbers £48.92	Viners 2 piece cast iron cookware set £48.93
Lodge Logic Reversible Griddle 17.5 x 9.5 £48.95	Skeppshult Frying Pan 28cm £48.99	20cm Cast Iron Round Casserole Pot, Red £48.99
Skeppshult Frying Pan 28cm £49.00	Skeppshult Frying Pan With Wood Handle 26cm £49.00	Skeppshult Heart Pancake Iron With Wood Handle £49.00
Skeppshult Grill Pan 28cm £49.00	Skeppshult Egg Frying Pan With Wood Handle 30cm £49.00	Le Creuset Cast Iron 25cm Square Dish - Granite £51.77
Le Creuset Cast Iron 25cm Square Dish - Volcanic £51.77	Le Creuset Cast Iron 26cm Square Grillit - Almond £51.77	Le Creuset Cast Iron 26cm Square Grillit - Volcanic £51.77
Le Creuset Cast Iron 26cm Square Grillit - Graded Blue £51.77	Le Creuset Cast Iron 25cm Square Dish - Graded Blue £51.77	Chasseur Pate terrine with lid, 32cm - Racing Green £51.85