Our Cast Iron Story

If it could talk, it would tell tales of basements, bonfires, ovens, gas flames, and forests. We found our cast iron pan rusted and forgotten in a basement. We scrubbed it clean, seasoned it with oil, and brought it back to life. Now? It’s part of the family. It grills meat, bakes bread, lives on open fire, gas, oven, and induction. And since it’s small – it even comes camping. This isn’t just a piece of metal. It’s a tool. And it will outlive us.

Why Cast Iron (again)?

Because it just works. It’s the kind of thing you buy once and keep forever.

• Holds heat like nothing else
• No synthetic coatings or chemicals
• Fireproof, oven-safe, stove-safe, induction-ready
• Naturally non-stick when seasoned properly
• Can last generations

Downsides?

• It’s heavy
• It hates dishwashers
• You need to dry and oil it after every use

But if you treat it right, it becomes a legacy tool – not just cookware.

The Best Cast Iron Pans Made in Europe:

1. 🇫🇷 Le Creuset Smalt-coated, luxury-level cast iron. Beautiful and functional
2. 🇫🇷 Staub Classic Alsace craftsmanship, black enamel interior perfect for caramelization
3. 🇸🇪 Skeppshult 100% natural cast iron, no coatings, made in Sweden since 1906
4. 🇩🇪 Petromax Rugged German engineering, pure cast iron for outdoor and home use, pre-seasoned for immediate durability

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, the best gear is the one you already have. And if not – get one that will outlast the decade, or maybe your lifetime. Cast iron isn’t retro. It’s low-tech that outperforms high-tech.