Cast Iron Kit
Conquer Cast Iron Cooking
We learned everything there is to know about cast iron over months of research, equipment testing and recipe development for our bestselling cookbook, Cook It In Cast Iron. Our exclusive cast iron kit includes the test kitchen’s best cast iron recipes and the actual equipment they use to create those recipes.
"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."
— Detroit News
Review Winner
Kitchen Tested
Easy to Use
Durable
Giftable
This Set Includes:
Cook Along with Bridget and Julia
Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.
New and Improved Shopping Guide
Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.
A Simple Citrus Peel
Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.
This Kit Includes:
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge 12-inch Tempered Glass Cover
Knapp Made Small Ring CM Scrubber
Cook It In Cast Iron Cookbook
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Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Performance
Ease of Use
Cleanup
While this skillet started out with a rougher surface than those of the artisan pans, its gently nubbly texture quickly gained seasoning, and by the end of testing it released food and cleaned up perfectly. At about 8 pounds, it’s heavy, but that weight helps with heat retention and browning. Its roomy surface and high sides make it a versatile performer—all at a great price for a pan that will last forever.
Cooking Surface: 10 in
Diameter: 12"
Depth: 2.25"
Handle: 4.75"
Sides: 2¼ in
Induction Compatible: Yes
Seasoned: Pre-seasoned and ready to use
Weight: 8 lbs, ¾ oz
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Lodge 12-inch Tempered Glass Cover
Fit
Cleanup
Ease of Use
Maintenance
Performance
This lightweight lid helped produce nicely browned onions and evenly cooked eggs, and it was much easier to lift and clean than the heavy cast-iron lid. It contained moisture and messes, and its glass material allowed users to get a good sense of how their food was cooking.
Materials: Tempered glass, stainless steel, phenolic plastic
Diameter: 12"
Oven Safe to: 400°F
Dishwasher Safe: Yes, but hand-washing preferred
Weight: 1.8 lbs
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Knapp Made Small Ring CM Scrubber
Cleanup
Performance
Maneuverability
The Small Ring Scrubber effortlessly removed cooked-on bacon and hamburger from cast iron and lasagna from our 13 by 9-inch baking dish. This scrubber’s larger size allowed it to cover more area efficiently, and we especially appreciated its fine rings, which scoured narrow grill pan grooves with ease. The smaller rings did, however, make this scrubber harder to clean. We don’t recommend using either scrubber on enamelware or stainless steel.
Material: 316-grade stainless steel
Dimensions: 5 x 5 in
Ring Diameter: 0.316 in
Ring Thickness: 0.04 in
Weight: 2 3/8 oz
ATK
Cook It In Cast Iron Cookbook
Durability
The 120+ recipes and innovative techniques in our New York Times® Best Seller, Cook It in Cast Iron, guarantee that your new cast iron kit will have a permanent starring role in your kitchen. You’ll learn to care for and clean cast iron cookware. Full‐color photos of every recipe show you exactly how your dish will turn out, and reference photos guide you every step of the way.
Recipes: 120+
Pages: : 304
Format: Hardcover
Item Number: CN13
The Science of Seasoning
When fat or cooking oil is heated for a long enough time in cast iron, its fatty acids oxidize and reorganize together (or “polymerize”) into a new plastic-like layer of molecules. This layer becomes trapped within the pitted surface of the pan and bonds to the metal itself, creating the slick coating known as seasoning. Repeated exposure to hot oil continues to build on this coating, making it more slippery and durable./span>