Cast iron cookware

[kingOFgEEEks]

Makes sense, and this is how I understood it. It is my understanding that there is no USA enameling company, which is why Lodge enameled products are inferior to the European (French) enamel ware. Discontinuing the enamel line is no loss imo, other than it was a more affordable product over Le Creuset or Staub.

This raises a question: what is the goal, Made in the USA, or just something made by a company that actually takes pride in quality and a well-paid skilled workforce?

For example, are Canadian goods OK? I have a very high quality pair of Bekina rubber boots made in Belgium. French enamelware is undisputed as the best in the world. Where is the line? I really don't know.

To me, I'm all for Made in USA, but I'm open to other countries who are on a more or less level playing field.

 

[Philbert]

It was supposed to be a better quality product.

Some of the Asian enameled cookware chips easily. Some of the French stuff is très expensive.

‘Made in the USA’ is not always better quality, but this line was positioned to offer higher quality at an in-between price.

I never saw or used it, but it got good reviews.

Philbert

 

[Fleethirte]

Waupaca foundry made the gray cast iron lodge products. Even when they were stamped made in Tennessee. I will have to ask my dad If they are still making them. He brought me a lodge bacon press not to long ago that they poured.

 

[Philbert]

Lodge is also competing against stuff like this.

Philbert

 

[MtnHaul]

If only someone would bring back the quality of good ol' Wagner Ware and Griswold cast iron, but I guess there's less money in making a product that lasts damn near forever. We have a full set of All-Clad fancy-ware and it gathers a lot of dust while the cast iron is always on the stove. I'm always amazed that basic cast iron cookware is as unpopular as it is. Who doesn't want a frying pan that doubles as a deadly weapon?

 

[Philbert]

If only someone would bring back the quality of good ol' Wagner Ware and Griswold cast iron,

Get out your wallet . . .

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That’s why people hunt for the old stuff.

Philbert

 

[MtnHaul]

The hunt is more fun than whippin' out the wallet. The steals and deals are still out there.
Although it's not cast iron I have developed a great appreciation for some carbon steel cookware. I've cooked close to 80% of my dinners the last 5 years on a $40 carbon steel wok. The thin steel responds very quickly to burner adjustments and seasons easily.