Cast Iron cookware is known for its durability, heat retention and for elevating your cooking.
There have never been more options available for quality cast iron cookware on the market than there are now.
Here at Best Picks, we’ve researched our favourite cast iron cookware items on the market to help you get the best bang for your buck.
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1. Cast Iron Round Casserole, from $480, Le Creuset
This Le Creuset Casserole is popular amongst cooks around the world as it’s perfectly designed for stews, soups, casseroles and baking.
It’s a one-stop pot for delicious meals and will give them an intense depth of flavour.
The Casserole dish’s heat-resistant knob is designed for a better grip even when using oven gloves to lift the lid.
And it locks in moisture, ensuring your food is perfectly cooked.
2. Meyer Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Frying Pan, from $19.95, Amazon Australia
This frying pan is completely toxin-free and is made from pure iron ore material.
The material causes it to heat quickly and promotes even heating throughout the pan.
What also makes this pan unique is that it has been pre-seasoned with 100 per cent vegetable oil, meaning no synthetic nor chemical coatings have been applied.
The pan’s strong construction means it’s durable and long-lasting.
3. The Cooks Collective Cast Iron Grill Pan, from $35, Myer
This Olive Cast Iron Grill Pan is perfect for frying and grilling.
The enamelled cooking surface allows your food to be perfectly caramelised and deliciously cooked.
It’s super versatile and you can use it on any cooktop, induction or barbecue.
4. Always Pan 2.0, from $275, Our Place
This pan is deep enough to roast a chicken and shallow enough to flip an egg.
It’s high-quality and durable and is oven-safe up to 230 degrees.
The pan is also made with Thermaknd, which is an exclusive, 50 per cent longer-lasting ceramic nonstick coating.
And comes in 10 different colours.
5. 6.2L Cast Iron Dutch Oven, from $99.99, Temple & Webster
This Cast-Iron Dutch Oven is constructed from premium cast iron and ensures superb heat retention for even cooking and simmering.
It’s also compatible with all stovetops, and is easy to clean.
The style of the oven is also timeless and elegant, fitting into every kitchen aesthetic.
Shoppers have given the Dutch Oven a 4.9-star rating on Temple and Webster’s website and are calling it, “beautiful, well-made and durable.”
6. Baccarat Le Connoisseur Round French Sauté Pan, from $129.99
This sauté pan will become a timeless classic in your kitchen, and it’s made from cast iron as it has a double-layer enamel surface which is easy to clean.
This French sauté pan is also dishwasher safe and has a self-basting lid.
The self-basting lid features spikes on the inside of the lid that work to collect moisture and drip it back into the dish.
Shoppers have given the pan a 4.8-star rating on Baccarat’s website and are calling it, “beautiful and good quality.”
7. Lodge Cast Iron 5pc Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Set, from $299.95, Kitchen Warehouse
This Cast Iron Cookware Set is made of cast iron that has been seasoned with 100 per cent vegetable oil.
Each piece provides unparalleled heat retention and distribution and is an ideal set to start your cookware collection.
This dynamic set features a Dutch oven, a griddle and two skillets of different sizes.
This set makes a great Christmas present for any cooks or loved ones missing cast iron cookware in their kitchen.
8. Smith + Nobel Luxe 5L Cast Iron Casserole Pot, from $51.99, Harris Scarfe
This stunning 5L Cast Iron Casserole Pot is perfect for slow cooking, locking in flavours and keeping your food moist and tender.
The Cast Iron Casserole Pot is durable and scratch resistant as well as being compatible with gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops.
Shoppers have given the Casserole Pot a 4.6-star rating on Harris Scarfe’s website.
“Absolutely beautiful product,” said one.
“This is a kitchen must-have,” added another.