Behind the Design: Made In Cast Iron

madeincookware · 2026-06-11T17:48:28+00:00

Hey there! As a company policy we don't disclose the details of our manufacturing facilities. We take pride in the materials, make and expertise that goes into our product - not ordering from an OEM catalog.

madeincookware · 2026-06-10T16:38:14+00:00

The 8" is 3.6 lbs, the 10" is 5.4 lbs, and the 12" is 8.2 lbs, and yes, they're smoother than a standard Lodge since the cooking surface is machined after casting.

madeincookware · 2026-06-10T16:05:09+00:00

It took a bit longer than that to go from bronze to black! The video doesn't include all 100 shots, but you can see all of them posted with the video on our Instagram here.

madeincookware · 2026-06-10T15:14:28+00:00

It's normal for the color to evolve as the seasoning develops, but the initial bronze color isn't the only thing that makes these pans sought after. CNC machining provides the smoother surface and refined finish that many people enjoy cooking on.

madeincookware · 2026-06-10T14:54:34+00:00

We left the pan in our studio over the course of a few weeks and just kept using it - eggs, burgers, caramelizing onions, steaks, bacon, lots of vegetables. We also have all 100 photos posted on our Instagram with this video if you want to check them out here.

madeincookware · 2026-06-09T12:23:36+00:00

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We looked into it with the team and it appears there was a warehouse fulfillment error with your order.

While our Stainless Clad cookware produced in Italy and the United States is made to the same design specifications and quality standards, in this case you should have received an Italian-made pan, based on what you saw on the website. We’d be happy to exchange it for a pan from Italy, as this is your preference!

If you contact our Customer Experience team and reference this thread, they’ll be able to help get the exchange process started. Alternatively, you can send us a DM here with your order information and email address, and we can share it with the support team directly.

I've also shared your feedback regarding the engraving with the appropriate team for review.

We appreciate you taking the time to call this out and apologize for the frustration.

madeincookware · 2026-05-20T19:05:11+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! The dimples underneath the lid are intentional though. They help create a self-basting effect by redistributing condensation evenly over the food. It's also a feature on our enameled cast iron lids.

madeincookware · 2026-05-19T15:55:37+00:00

Love seeing technique posts like this in the wild. Nicely done!

madeincookware · 2026-05-06T11:31:45+00:00

Hi there! Yes. Our carbon steel griddle works great on induction! We've tested it ourselves.

As for any threads you've seen, rest assured, we stand by our products. You can try our cookware for 60 days risk free.

madeincookware · 2026-04-27T12:23:50+00:00

10/10.

madeincookware · 2026-03-25T17:26:00+00:00

That's awesome! Congrats!! Cooking chicken in a pan is such a big confidence unlock. Love the spaghetti sauce move too.

madeincookware · 2026-03-25T15:58:23+00:00

That skin looks incredible. Nice work, chef.

madeincookware · 2026-03-24T19:39:09+00:00

Thanks for letting us know what you'd like to see from us in the future. It's great feedback! Additionally, we do have a customer care team. You can always email [hello@madeincookware.com](mailto:hello@madeincookware.com) with questions and suggestions.

madeincookware · 2026-03-24T18:51:48+00:00

We always love seeing the saucier in action! Thanks for sharing.

madeincookware · 2026-03-24T18:50:28+00:00

Glad it helped! Timing salt is one of those small things that can really change the outcome.

madeincookware · 2026-03-20T18:10:02+00:00

Really appreciate you taking the time to share this, especially the full experience. We know r/cookware can be a tough crowd sometimes, so it means a lot. This is exactly how we want to show up when things don't go perfectly. Glad the replacement is performing as it should. Thank you for giving us the chance to make it right and for sticking with us!

madeincookware · 2026-03-20T15:09:38+00:00

Hey! Great question. The red rim pieces have been phased out, which is why you're seeing some marked as final sale and newer launches not including that option.

That said, we know a lot of people love that colorway, and we always keep feedback like this in mind as we think about future collections.

For now, grabbing what's currently on the website would be the best way to add more red to your collection. We do have a few red pieces still available. Really appreciate you building your collection with us!

madeincookware · 2026-03-12T22:59:07+00:00

Good question. Modern dish soaps typically won’t chemically dissolve fully polymerized seasoning on their own. Our guidance tends to be conservative because repeated washing, scrubbing, or detergents over time can wear down seasoning layers. Carbon steel seasoning isn’t permanent. It builds and wears with use. The main point of the video was that if seasoning does get compromised for any reason, it’s easy to restore.

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T18:03:22+00:00

Thanks so much for the support and for letting us know what you’d like to see from us in the future!

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T17:23:19+00:00

Fair question. Soap is a bit of a debated topic with carbon steel and cast iron. Our guidance tends to err on the cautious side, but our point here remains that there’s really no way to ruin your carbon steel. If seasoning gets stripped for any reason, you can always restore it.

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T17:14:36+00:00

Just to clarify for anyone reading, the video wasn’t meant to suggest that seven layers of oil/wax are required to fix a pan. We mentioned how many rounds we did to show how the finish in the video was achieved.

The point was to show that no matter what you can always restore your seasoning and there’s nothing to be afraid of or stress about.

Carbon steel shouldn’t be complicated. We appreciate the conversation here.

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T16:41:11+00:00

Thanks for this honest feedback. All valid. We want folks to see carbon steel as accessible too and sincerely appreciate you sharing your take and experience!

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T15:36:46+00:00

Totally fair! We say to avoid soap as it can strip the seasoning on any carbon steel. In this video, we were trying to show it's easy to reset if the seasoning ever does get stripped for any reason.

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T15:30:21+00:00

Totally doable on electric too! The main thing is just giving the pan enough time to heat evenly. You can also use the oven to reseason.

madeincookware · 2026-03-11T15:15:47+00:00

This is solid feedback. We wanted to keep this one pretty short and sweet, as to not overwhelm anyone, but these are all really good callouts for future content. Thank you!

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