How is smoother cast iron different?
Vintage cast iron pans, the type prized for their smooth nonstick surfaces, used to be finished by hand. Today, most manufacturers produce rough, pebbly skillets to save cost. That's not all bad—it just takes longer to build a shiny and truly nonstick seasoning.
Field Skillets use a machining process modeled on the best of vintage cookware, precisely dialed in to be as smooth as possible while leaving just a touch of texture on the cooking surface to hold a great seasoning.
Does Field cast iron come pre-seasoned?
Yes! We deliver a pan that is ready to cook out of the box with a great cooking experience. Our naturally non-stick cooking surface comes from three coats of grapeseed oil preseasoning. No teflon, no dirty tricks.
Like all cast iron pans, you will see the non-stick properties increase even more over time as you follow the tried and true seasoning rule: Just Keep Cooking!
Do Field skillets work on induction & electric stoves?
They do! We have a clever feature on all Field Company skillets—a heat ring! This is one of our favorite features: it’s both a reference to cookware conventions in a bygone era, and a clever way to meet the performance challenges of contemporary kitchens.
Our heat ring is designed to make sure the Field Skillet remains balanced as it heats up on glass or ceramic flat cooktops. At just 0.04” of clearance, it won’t interfere with cooking performance or lose any power from electric or induction heat elements, particularly since induction is activated through magnetics and iron is a magnetic element.
Isn't cast iron supposed to be heavy?
Field Skillets aren’t as light as throwaway nonstick cookware, but neither are they unnecessarily heavy. We spent years studying our favorite vintage skillets to find the perfect balance between lightness while maintaining enough bottom thickness for high heat searing and even cooking.
Our research found the Goldilocks zone to be 4.3 to 4.5 lbs for a 10 inch skillet. Anything above this zone only makes your pan harder to maneuver without adding cooking performance and anything below makes the pan more susceptible to warping or breakage. This weight is most similar to a Griswold skillet, one of our favorite antiques.
Natural Fiber Brush
Wash cast iron cookware with warm water, using the Natural Fiber Brush to remove loose food residue.
Soap up if you want to! Your cast iron can handle it.
Chain Mail Scrubber
Use the stainless steel Chain Mail Scrubber to get rid of stubborn food residue.
Even if your skillet is relatively clean, we recommend gently scuffing the surface and side walls of your skillet, preparing it to accept new and stronger seasoning.
Field Seasoning Oil
Dry your cast iron, then apply a thin coat of Seasoning Oil to all surfaces—including the side walls and bottom.
Even a thin coating will help ensure that you're building new, resilient seasoning every time you heat your skillet. Cook often, and apply after every use!
- Sherry H.Verified BuyerReviewingCast Iron Care Kit Cast Iron Care KitI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoCast Iron Care Kit
Love it! My house is too humid. Pulled down my number 10 Griswold and discovered rust. Used the chain mail on it and cleaned it right up. Pan full of cornbread, whisked clean, seasoned with this new oil, looks great again!
- Barbara B.Verified BuyerReviewingCast Iron Care Kit Cast Iron Care KitI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoEast and dffective
I wanted an easy, convenient way to keep my cast iron in tip top condition. This product does it!!
- Steven K.Verified BuyerReviewingCast Iron Care Kit Cast Iron Care KitI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoMuch needed for CI cleanup
It is an excellent care kit. Has all the essentials for cleaning and seasoning my CI Skillet after cooking. Buy this and you won’t need anything else in your arsenal. Well worth it.
- Mike R.Verified BuyerReviewingCast Iron Care Kit Cast Iron Care KitI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoCare kit
I have many cast Iron pieces, some old, some newer. I have used every type of oil or lard over the years to season them. This seasoning blend is the best I have used, and a little goes a long way. The brush is handy, but the chain mail scrubber is the bomb for tough spots. Absolutely will buy again.
- Janene M.Verified BuyerReviewingCast Iron Care Kit Cast Iron Care KitI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoCleanup made easy!
Working like a charm so far.
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