A cast iron pan has a centuries-old heritage that still makes it one of the most popular types in kitchens around the world. That is why even old stained worn out pans are worth having in your kitchen.
Cast iron cookware is made by pouring molten liquid metal into a sand mold. It also makes the pan strong and ensures its durability. Pour the iron into this and then heat it in an oven to harden before ready for use.
What makes cast iron pans eternal is the extremely solid and sturdy construction. They are well insulated and quite durable which means they handle high temperatures as well as the rough handling pretty easily. The best thing about a cast iron pan, in fact is that the more you use it, the more nonstick it becomes. This is because with time oil and fat from the food you cook in it enhances your pan to be non-stick, making it easier for maintenance.
Even though cast iron cookware has been on much earlier, it keeps changing with the different types of designs or fashion and various other needs for cooking. Cast iron skillets are passed down from generation to generation in families, turning this piece of kitchenware into tradition or connective cultural link between the old and new.
What sets cast iron cookware apart is its personality and utility. The heat retention feature assures that the meals come out crispy and tasty, while its shiny black surface gives them a naturally old-fashioned look. It is one of those experiencebased ritual you get to share with love ones while cooking in cast iron pans.
Its lasting power and efficiency aside, it has always struck me that there is something profoundly cultural about the place of cast iron cookware in our lives. Its charms are such that it can do more than just cook; its timeless magic reaches beyond pure utility, helping cooks connect with history, tradition and the spell of the kitchen.
If you want to create some of that nostalgic charm within your kitchen, then try adding cast iron cookware into the mix! From baking to frying, or stews and roasts these pans literally embody a timeless aspect of cooking as preserving culinary tradition is made available for generations ahead.