Cast Iron Cookware

First of all, I'm not a cook but I have a working experience in household products. Hopefully, this blog can be a good source of information and can be your guide to choose the right cookware for your family.

Material

What is your cookware made from?

It is important to know the material of your cooking utensils since it will have a direct contact with the food you are preparing for your family.

In this blog, I only discuss about cookware with metal as the basic material. Can we use all metals and turn it into cookware? Of course not. The metal must have the ability to deliver heat evenly and not having a chemical reaction at the same time.

Is the material of cookware affecting the food quality? Well, some cooks I met believe the material you choose for your cookware can make a very big difference since every material conducts heat differently. The rate at which a material conducts heat determines how long it will take to cook your food. While the length of time you need to cook will affect how the food will actually taste.

Here is another type of cookware which commonly used and found in todays market

Cast Iron

The major advantage of cast iron is its capability to retain and evenly distribute heat. It heats slowly but once it is hot it holds the heat well. This cookware material is excellent for browning, frying and baking various foods. Another beauty of cast iron cookware is it can be used on top of the stove and in the oven.

Cast iron cookware can also help ensure that eaters in your house get enough iron-which the body needs to produce red blood cells-as it seeps off the cookware into food in small amounts.

Unlike the metals that can come off of some other types of pots and pans, iron is considered a healthy food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

However, similar to other cookware materials, cast iron also reacts with foods and can absorb the flavors of what was cooked in it unless the cookware is seasoned. Consumers should beware, that most cast iron cookware needs to be seasoned after each use

Traditional Cast Irons are still one of the favorite cooking equipment in modern kitchen.

Care & Use

For Cast Iron Cookware

Always season your cast iron before using at all time
Always preheat your cast iron before using
Seasoning prevents rust on your cast iron, avoid the food stick on the pot and make it easy for you to clean up after cooking
Let the pot cool down naturally after use
Do Not pour cold water into hot pot which can cause a breakage on the pot
Always use dish washing soap and tap water to wash the pot
Do Not soak or let the soapy water on the pot
Rinse and dry it thoroughly

Warning

Things you should aware about Cast Iron

The pot's handle is hot during and after cooking. Always use potholders to hold the handle
Cast Iron is not dishwasher safe
Never store any food in the cast iron pans & pots as the acid in the food will breakdown the seasoning and take on a metallic flavor

If you never use Cast Iron Cookware before, you may need these books for your reference

The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen

by Sharon Kramis, Julie Kramis-Hearne

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/26/2008)

Lodge Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies Cookbook

Amazon Price: $16.67 (as of 07/26/2008)

The Dutch Oven Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pot in Your Kitchen

by Sharon Kramis, Julie Kramis-Hearne

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)

Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies

by Tracy Barr

Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 07/26/2008)

Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron

by Daniel Clowes

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)

If you are looking for great places to shop online for cooking utensils, the sites below can be considered.

Shop At Home TV: Shop is easy with a variety products and collection for your Home & Kitchen. Shop At Home, LLC, is a nationally televised home shopping service, selling merchandise through interactive electronic media, primarily including broadcast, cable, and satellite television
Royal Doulton: A known brands with Premium Home & Kitchen Products. You cannot go wrong with Royal Doulton. Royal Doulton is a quintessentially English name in tableware and collectables with a pedigree dating back to 1815. Today, its offer embraces the full range of lifestyle choices including dinnerware, giftware, cooking, china and glassware, collectables, jewellery, and much, much more
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