The Historical Origins of Cast Iron Cookware

Cast iron cookware has a long history of use in Asia, with countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan having a tradition of using cast iron vessels for cooking for a long time. In Europe and the United States, before the advent of kitchen stoves in the mid-19th century, people cooked in fireplaces, and cast iron cookware was highly favored for its durability and excellent heat retention properties.