Lodge Manufacturing Co. Use any utensils you like , even metal. There is no chemical coating to damage. Cast iron can be used on all stovetops, from induction to electric to gas, even on the grill! It also works great on glass top stoves. Cast iron performs best when heated and cooled gradually, so give it a few minutes to pre-heat before adding your food.
Cast iron retains heat very well, so using a lower heat setting can prevent food from sticking. If needed, use a pan scraper for stuck on bits. For extra sticky situations, simmer a little water for 1 minute, then use the scraper after Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
Rub with a very light layer of cooking oil preferably while the cookware is still warm. Hang or store cookware in a dry place. Cooking with Enameled Cast Iron Wash and dry cookware before first use.
If cookware includes rubber Pot Protectors, set them aside and keep for storage. Do not use in microwave ovens, on outdoor grills or over campfires. Always lift cookware to move. Use vegetable oil or cooking spray for better cooking and easier cleaning.
Do not heat an empty Dutch oven or covered casserole. Add water or oil when heating. For added longevity, pre-heat and cool your cookware gradually. Low to medium heat when cooking stovetop provides best results due to natural heat retention of cast iron. Do not use high heat. To sear, allow cookware to gradually come to heat. Brush cooking surface and food surface with vegetable oil just before introducing food into the pan. Use wooden, silicon or nylon utensils.
Metal can scratch the porcelain. The heat retention of cast iron requires less energy to maintain a required temperature. Turn the burner down to accommodate. When on a stovetop, use a burner nearest in size to the diameter of the pan bottom to avoid hotspots and over-heating of sidewalls and handles.
Use oven mitts to protect hands from hot cookware and knobs. Citrus juices and citrus-based cleaners including some dishwasher detergents should not be used, as they can dull the exterior gloss. If necessary, use nylon pads or scrapers to remove food residue; metal pads or utensils will scratch or chip porcelain. Every Now and Then Follow steps above Remove slight stains by rubbing with dampened cloth and Lodge Enamel Cleaner or other ceramic cleaner according to directions on bottle. If Needed Follow all steps above.
For persistent stains, soak interior of the cookware for 2 to 3 hours with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of household bleach per quart of water. Boil for a few minutes then use a Pan Scraper to loosen food. And in fields like aerospace, automobiles and machinery, some American manufacturers are reaching record production levels. But which household items qualify as American-made? The following products are all made in the U.
Another bonus: Many of those factories offer tours, boosting local economies through tourism. Cast iron is the heavy duty, indestructible cookware that your grandparents used and passed down through the generations.
A second Lodge foundry is opening there next year. Fiesta Dinnerware debuted in , reflecting the popular hues of the times before going out of style and being retired in But some Fiesta-licensed products, like linens and kitchen accessories, are not. The 6-Cup Classic Series Chemex coffeemaker is an icon of simple modern houseware design. But do any of these beloved products last more than years and get better as the years roll by? Lodge Cast Iron products are a mixture of pig iron — which is the original smelted iron — recycled stamped steel and recycled castings and cookware that does not pass quality control.
There are also some alloys added in the mix. It depends on what oil or fat you use to season it. Once that gets heated up, it turns black. Lodge Cast Iron melts its metal at 2, degrees fahrenheit, and then it is deposited into a pouring mechanism. It is poured into the same case molds at 2, degrees. The sand case molds are made of sand, clay and water.
The tool creates an impression from the front block and as it goes up it creates an impression on another block and the metal is poured in again at 2, degrees. Click to Interact.
Visit these partners of Lodge Manufacturing Company. Lodge Cast Iron Factory Store Across the street from the Lodge foundry is the original Lodge Factory Store featuring tons of American-made preseasoned cast iron, beautiful enameled cast iron, and other kitchen accessories. Still exploring?
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