Of all the types of cookware there are available these days, there's nothing quite like cast iron. It's been one of Ree Drummond's go-to cookware materials for years. "Cast iron is timeless and pretty much indestructible,” she says. And for someone who cooks for cowboys on a ranch, that's saying a lot.
Another reason? "It will last forever if you take good care of it, and even if you don't you can bring one back from the dead pretty easily!" If you learn how to clean cast iron and how to season it properly, it will last for decades. It's the type of cookware you can pass on from generation to generation.
It's shockingly affordable, too. In fact, The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty Cast Iron Set features three fry pans for under $50. That's just over $16 each for six-, eight-, and ten-inch skillets. They all come pre-seasoned, which means they're ready to go right out of the box, and they each feature a rust-resistant coating.
If you're wondering what make cast iron so special (beyond its ability to last a really long time), it's the unmatched ability to conduct heat and maintain even distribution. It "gets screaming hot," as Ree puts it, making it ideal for everything from searing steaks to the perfect crispy edges on cornbread.
In fact, the best cast iron skillets can handle up to whopping 800 degrees! That means it can handle your hottest oven and stove settings, plus all those grilling recipes and even a campfire. No other cookware material has that kind of versatility if you think about it. You wouldn't dare bring other pots and pans outside for your backyard barbecue, but cast iron can be your buddy all summer long!
Oh, and this may just be the very best part: When seasoned properly, cast iron develops a natural, nonstick surface. That means all your cast iron skillet recipes from your beer can chicken to your skillet brownie will release from the pan without a struggle, whether it's on a stove, in the oven, on a grill, or over a campfire.
So why are you waiting for cozy season to grab a set? You can use that cast iron all year round, starting now! Okay, so maybe it's more like two days from now when it's delivered right to your door from Walmart.com. But the sooner you order, the sooner your summer (and your whole year if you think about it) gets tastier.
Enjoy the Unmatched Cooking Ability of Cast Iron
The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty Cast Iron Double Griddle
The Pioneer Woman Enameled Cast Iron 5-Quart Dutch Oven
