Well everyone, it’s that time of the year again, and as the weather gets colder and family gathers near what better thing to discuss than some awesome cast iron gift ideas for the aspiring chef among your friends and family. This list will cover our top 7 favorite cast iron gift ideas for this holiday season.
#7 The Lodge 3 Quart Cast Iron Combo Cooker.
Starting off our list is the Lodge 3 Quart Cast Iron Combo Cooker, which is a great beginner cast iron set. This set includes not only a pre-seasoned multi-use skillet, but also includes a second skillet which can be used in combination with the first to function as a Dutch Oven, or Fryer. These two pieces come at the affordable price of $34.64 on Amazon, which won’t break the bank and these two pots will cover the cost themselves between their versatility and quality.
#6 The Ringer – Original Cast Iron Cleaner
What better gift for the cast iron enthusiast than the perfect tool to keep all the flavor but none of the leftover grime from last nights dinner. The Ringer consists of an 8×6 stainless steel sheet of rings in order to guarantee cleanliness in your favorite cast iron skillet. This professional grade tool is selling for only $17.99 on Amazon and is built here in America, insuring a quality product that will last as long as your favorite skillet.
#5 Tramontina Gourmet Enameled Cast Iron 11-in Grill Pan with Press
Outside of your typical cast iron skillet, the Tramontina Grill Pan will be a welcoming gift to your kitchen. This 11-inch grill pan will not only give you perfect heat distribution to whatever meal you may be cooking, but also includes a cast iron press which will evenly displace the heat across whatever you may be cooking. This is also the perfect tool to flatten bacon, sandwiches or steaks, while they’re cooking in your grill pan.
#4 Victoria Tortilla Press
This cast-iron tortilla press by Victoria will guarantee the highest quality tortillas. The pre-seasoned cast iron comes in sizes ranging from 6.5in to 8in and is multi-functional to make not only tortillas but flatbreads, empanadas and even dumplings! Coming with a limited lifetime warranty this tortilla press will be a great addition to your kitchen for years to come.
#3 Lodge Cast Iron Grill and Griddle Combo
This outstanding cast-iron griddle by Lodge will brazenly stand out amongst your kitchen tools. Featuring a 20” pre-seasoned grill/griddle has easy-grip handles to make transportation or moving while cooking a breeze. Not only can you utilize this American made griddle on your stovetop, you can use it just as easily in the oven or over a campfire in the great outdoors.
#2 HOMKOM Silicone Cast Iron holders and scrapers
After the cooking is done and the dust settles, you’re going to need a quality product to clean and move your hard-worked cast iron pots and pans. Luckily, HOMKOM has a perfect set with everything you would need, from handle covers, scrapers both ridged and flat, to large handle assists and a pot mat to set your completed meals upon. These utensils come in either red or black, consisting of high quality food-grade silicon, and for only $16.99 they’re sure to make your cast-iron enthusiast happy this holiday.
#1 Finex 5qt Dutch Oven with 10” Skillet
Our final product is for those who want to take their love of cast-iron to the next level, featuring the Finex 5qt Dutch Oven and 10” skillet. Each of these cast iron pots comes with octagonal sides which results in easy pouring, a flat side for a spatula to scoop out whatever you’ve made and sturdy construction. The set offers the cast iron pots pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil, stainless steel spring handles which will remain cool while used and a sharable lid between both the skillet and the Dutch oven. Altogether this set will run you $395, currently discounted from the original price of $475 which for the hard core cast iron enthusiast is a small price to pay for a superiorly made product.