Where can i buy cast iron cookware like my grandma used?

Answer 1

I've seen it at hardware stores, and Macy's.

Answer 2

Cast iron, when properly cared for, can last practically forever. So, try searching your local antique shops. I have seen old cast iron at every antique shop I've been to. In my experience, the price is usually very reasonable. You can barter it down a bit too, of course.

I'd say that would be the closest you could get to what your Grandmother used. But real cast iron is real cast iron whether it was made this year, or one-hundred years ago, so if you don't have any antique shops nearby, and you end up you find some nice pieces from any of the other suggested sources, great! You'll still have quality cookware that will last you a lifetime.

Good luck shopping!

Answer 3

http://www.lodgemfg.com/

Lodge has been making cast iron cookware since 1896 and most likely, your grandmother had one of their pans. I know my grandmother did and used it to make cornbread every Sunday.

Be sure and try a pan that has been pre-seasoned...otherwise, follow these instructions once you pick one up to make sure that you replicate the same performance that your grandmother got out of cast iron:

"Your new cookware will last a lifetime with proper care and seasoning. Seasoning is the process of allowing oil to be absorbed into the iron, which creates a natural non-stick, rustproof finish. It is actually a very simple process. Here's how to do it:

1. Wash new cookware with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush.

2. Rinse and dry completely.

3. Apply a thin coat of melted vegetable shortening (i.e. Crisco) to the entire surface (including lid if applicable), both inside and out.

4. Line the lower oven rack with aluminum foil (To catch any drippings), and preheat oven to 350° F.

5. Place cookware upside down on the upper oven rack, and bake for one hour.

6. Turn oven off and let cookware cool before removing from oven.

7. Store in a cool, dry place. If you have a lid for your utensil, place a folded paper towel between the lid and the utensil to allow air to circulate.

8. NEVER wash in dishwasher.

9. If your utensil develops a metallic smell or taste or shows signs of rust, never fear. Wash with soap and hot water, scour off rust, and reseason.

After use: Clean using a stiff brush and hot water only (do not wash in dishwasher). Towel dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to cookware while still warm."

Its a pain to "season" a pan, but without doing so makes everything turn out 100 times better!

Answer 4

The famous Griswold iron cookware company closed their doors in 1957-probably what Grandma had. Fortunately,the pans are just about indestructible and very collectable. There's a ton on e-bay and other web sites. You may be able to find them at estate sales and antique shops,even yard sales.The price range is between $10 for a used distressed pan to thousands for rare mint condition sets. You can have a lot of fun searching and finding pans.

Answer 5

Lodge cast iron has a website to order from but they are on the pricey side. i was looking for cast iron cookware and found this web site:castiron depot.com. it is less costly than lodge and they have a good selection.

Answer 6

Gander Mountain is a hunting, fishing, camping, etc. type of store, they have cast iron cookware. Bass Pro Shop also has it.

Answer 7

TONS of it on eBay.com

type in cast iron cookware in the search

you will be AMAZED

Answer 8

Bed Bath & Beyond carries a full line of cast iron cookware ... if you can't get it there, try any 'camping' store ... we have REI here in Seattle, and they also sell it, but you can try REI.com online ... I don't know if they have a website, but you should get 'good directions' if you put that on your URL line and there's no site by that name.

Answer 9

the big pots I inherited are Le Crueset. The company is still in business and they have a store in the outlet mall in St Augustine, FL. You can probably find it online. Be prepared to spend about $80-100 per pot.

Answer 10

If you want to spend as little money as possible go to a resale shop.
Most stores have them even hardware stores like True Value or Farm and Fleet. Or a general store in an Amish community.
Walmart
KOHLS
Target
Sears

Answer 11

We used lodge.com. I think you can even get Lodge cast iron at Target.