{"id":205,"date":"2018-06-10T23:52:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T23:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/?p=205"},"modified":"2021-08-19T23:16:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T23:16:29","slug":"lodge-cast-iron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/lodge-cast-iron\/","title":{"rendered":"Lodge Cast Iron: over 120 years of Cast iron goodness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-208 size-full\" title=\"Lodge Cast iron logo \" src=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron-logo.png\" alt=\"Lodge Cast iron logo \" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron-logo.png 650w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron-logo-320x139.png 320w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron-logo-560x244.png 560w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron-logo-640x279.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodge Cast Iron is a famous American manufacturer of cast iron cookware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"listen-to-this-post\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to this post&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lodge-Cast-Iron.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Specializing in Skillets and Dutch ovens. They are based South Pittsburg, Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed in 1896, the company is now known as Lodge Cast Iron. Established by Joseph Lodge who spent his early years travelling across the country and south America, working in machine shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally settling in the small town of South Pittsburg, Joseph Lodge built his home. He worked in the local area managing blast furnaces and coal mines in the area. Originally building the Blacklock Foundry in 1896 which burnt down in 1910, he rebuilt it a small distance away. It is now known today as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/lodge-enameled-cast-iron-dutch-oven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lodge <\/a>and it is still owned by the Lodge family. The oldest cast iron cookware manufacturer in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-is-lodge-cast-iron-made\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is Lodge cast iron made?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The molten cast iron is a mixture of recycled cast iron, pig iron and scrap steel. A 2900 degree Fahrenheit oven takes 15 mins to melt 2000lbs of the mix. A bonding agent is added to remove impurities in the molten metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sand moulds are then used to create the shape of the cast iron. The cast iron is poured into the mould and then the sand is removed. A shot blasting process using a very fine steel shot, is then undertaken to remove any excess sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finishing process is then undertaken which creates the final product. This involves grinding and polishing. It is then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/how-to-clean-a-dutch-oven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaned <\/a>and dried using a steam drier to remove any moisture and open the pores of the cast iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seasoning process which is referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/how-to-season-a-nonstick-skillet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">factory seasoning<\/a> can now begin, something that Lodge pioneered and something that is now considered standard within the cast iron cookware industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spray guns are used to apply a soy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/clean-grease-air-fryer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oil<\/a>. The cast iron is then transferred to an oven to bake. This gives it the famous Lodge patina which is black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-the-numbering-on-the-bottom-mean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does the numbering on the bottom mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/vintage-le-creuset-markings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">numbering on the bottom of the cast iron<\/a> does not refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/le-creuset-sizes-by-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sizing<\/a>. In fact, it was used as in internal mechanism to track production. Employees were rewarded based on the number of items that were cast and produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result of this quirky numbering means that they vintage items are collector\u2019s items with an avid following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other numbering refers to the eye size based on the number of eyes on a wood stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-cast-iron-products-do-lodge-make\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Cast Iron products do Lodge make? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodge are a historic brand with a very loyal following. Their reputation, especially is the US where they are principally focused, is simply unparalleled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer a full range of cast iron goods which include the following items;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dutch ovens<\/li><li>Skillets<\/li><li>Camp Dutch ovens<\/li><li>Grill pans<\/li><li>Grill press<\/li><li>Griddles<\/li><li>Lid stands<\/li><li>Meat rack\/trivet<\/li><li>Tripods<\/li><li>Dutch oven cooking table<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/lodge-enameled-cast-iron-dutch-oven-6-quart\/\">Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6 Quart; Is it worth It? Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple search will tell you how revered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/lodge-vs-amazonbasics-dutch-oven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lodge Cast Iron products<\/a> are. They have a great reputation to go with their great products. A simple search on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/amazonbasics-enameled-dutch-oven-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon <\/a>will reveal the thousands of great reviews their products get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"doc205-20\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"3a2af828ec393fbcbb36722746759a6e\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B000N501BK,B00008GKDW,B00063RWYI,B000LEXR0K,B00063RWZM,B00006JSUH,B0009JKG9M,B0001DJVGU\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";<br \/>\n<\/script><br><script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/oj2qCi-ruoY?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"citation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lodge_(company)\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lodge Cast Iron is a famous American manufacturer of cast iron cookware.  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