Enamel Cast Iron Cookware

Enamel cast iron cookware has been around since the late eighteen hundreds but over the years it has decreased in popularity due to cookware being made with new metal alloys.

Enameled cast iron cookware still has some ardent fans and is still sold today especially in the form of Dutch ovens. Makers of cast iron pots and pans began to place a coating of enamel on them to prevent the iron from rusting. Seasoning of iron skillets is no longer necessary if they have the enamel coating. The enamel coating allows for easy cleaning and provides very attractive bright colors for the cast iron cookware.

There are a variety of brands to choose from and some of the more popular brands include Staub (made in France), John Wright, Le Creuset (made in France), Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud Kitchen and Calphalon. Some people prefer cast iron cookware due to its ability to retain heat as well as to redistributing the heat for a long time. Cast iron cookware is also an excellent choice for those who prefer to use a slow cooking method.

Staub Enameled Cast Iron Cookware

Staub is used by professional chefs all over the world. Staub enamel cast iron cookware is designed with spikes on the interior portion of the lids which provide a self-basting action. They come with a black matte enamel interior. They are constructed to resist rusting and discoloring. They are chip resistant and the more you use your Staub enameled cast iron cookware the better it cooks. After you place some oil in the cookware the oil is able to penetrate the matte enamel and forms a smooth non-stick surface.

Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron Cookware

Their enamel cast iron cookware is excellent for the oven as well as the stovetop. The cookware comes with dome shaped lids which include dimples designed on the interiors of the lids which provide a redistribution of important moisture to your foods while they are being cooked. This collection of Calphalon cookware looks great on your dinner table and keeps your food warm. They also were designed with large handles to make maneuvering them easier. Calphalon enameled cast iron cookware comes in a variety of beautiful colors and elegant and attractive designs. The enamel is considered to be a porcelain enamel and is resistant to chipping as well as scratching. The cookware comes in cabernet, custard and chive colors. If you are looking for enameled cast iron cookware there are several quality brands available.