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Lodge Cast Iron Cookware dates back to the early 1800's when Joseph Lodge founded the company. Now in its 4th generation of family ownership, Lodge makes some of the very best cast iron cookware, and at prices that are hard to beat.

Whether used on the stovetop for frying or grilling, inside the oven, or outside for camping, Lodge cookware has many uses. Now pre-seasoned at the factory in rural Tennessee, it is easy to make healthy Lodge cast iron cookware a part of your everyday cooking.

Lodge Cookware Lines
Lodge offers 3 lines of traditional cast iron cookware, and 2 lines of enameled cast iron cookware. The traditional cast iron cookware is made in the USA, pre-seasoned at the factory, and offers more than a hundred different pieces varied by shape or size. The enameled cast iron cookware is made in China with imported French enamel. This enamel is not a paint, but rather a glass-based product.

Recently I contacted Lodge with some questions about their cookware, and received not one, but two very prompt and thorough communications. Here is an excerpt from Customer Service Representative Reba Wooden:

"The difference between the Logic, Pro Logic and Signature Series is the design.  All three lines are pre-seasoned and made here in the USA.

Yes, the enamel cookware is made in China.  We meet the FDA standards.

The steps below are taken in an effort to ensure that these items are of the highest quality possible, and we will continue to monitor all Lodge enamel cookware very closely.

• Representatives from the upper management level of our Company, as well as some of our Manufacturing experts travel to China several times a year to inspect the manufacturing facilities and the process being used to make sure that our cookware is being produced per our stringent guidelines.
  
  
• A third party American company located in China has been enlisted to perform random inspections of the Chinese manufacture’s facilities and process.
  
  
• We periodically send imported product samples to independent labs for analysis.
  
  
• Porcelain enamel is a glass coating, not lead paint, and is used for a variety of food related purposes, including cookware, pottery and grills.  Porcelain enamel has proven to be safe and attractive coating for cookware. "

Lodge Logic Cast Iron Cookware See Lodge Logic Cookware at Amazon.com	With more than 80 different pieces, Lodge Logic pre-seasoned cast iron cookware has a place in every kitchen. Sturdy construction. Clean with hot water and a stiff brush. Store in a cool dry place. Do not store lids on the pot or pan to allow air circulation. Hand wash only
Lodge Pro Logic Cast Iron Cookware See Lodge Pro Logic Cookware at Amazon.com	Pre-seasoned. Contemporary styling with rolled edges and curved lines. Hand wash only
Lodge Signature Series Cast Iron Cookware See Lodge Signature Series Cookware at Amazon.com	The Signature series sets a new standard in cast iron cookware, adding stainless steel handles to the cookware. The stainless steel handles stay cool when used on the stovetop. Straight wall design. Pre-seasoned. Hand wash only
Lodge Enamel Cast Iron Cookware See Lodge Enamel Cookware at Amazon.com	With 4 layers of French imported chip resistant enamel, the Lodge Enamel series is functional and distinctive on the stove, the table, or on display. No seasoning required. Non-reactive with foods. Suitable for all types of stoves/ovens, including induction. Hand wash only
Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Cookware See Lodge Color Cookware at Amazon.com	Affordable quality enameled cast iron. Three enamel coats. One matte black coat and two color coats. The black matte coat is on the interior of the skillets and the rim of the Dutch Oven for extra chip resistance. The lid of the 6 qt Dutch Oven fits the 11" Lodge Color skillets. The interior of the Dutch Ovens and casseroles are coated with cream colored gloss enamel. Hand wash only

Lodge cast iron cookware is an excellent choice for a wide variety of cooking methods. The quality is excellent. The prices are fantastic. I own a couple pieces of Lodge cookware because it is a healthy cookware, and I can report I am very pleased with both the fry pan and grill pan. I know I will be adding more Lodge cast iron cookware to my collection soon.

Happy Cooking!

Mark
Your Cookware Helper