CONESTOGA, Pa. — Professional chefs and home cooks are rediscovering lighter cast iron cookware that heats evenly and can be used for searing, pan-frying, baking and roasting.
There are a handful of high-end cast iron cookware manufacturers in the U.S. One of them is Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware.
Now in its fifth year, the company is gaining renown with locals, tourists and even food magazines. In February, Bon Appétit named Lancaster Cast Iron’s No. 8 Skillet “the best one I’ve ever used,” according to writer Wilder Davies.
“Yes, the review was rewarding,” said Mark Longenecker, co-founder of Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware. “It gave a boost to our online orders that represent almost 90% of our sales.”…