Cast Iron Legends

The Ultimate Maker Directory

Explore top cast iron brands worldwide

Made in USA

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Made in USA 🗽

From heritage skillets to modern makers—America’s finest in one sizzling lineup.

Looking for a deeper dive on the USA makers? Read our full guide here.

Cast Iron Cookware Companies
American Skillet Co.

Specialties: Unique state-shaped cast iron skillets, crafted with artisan quality and pre-seasoned for immediate use.

Location: Milwaukee area, Wisconsin, USA

Notable Products: State-shaped skillets

Price Range: $$ - $$$

Appalachian Cast Iron Co.

Specialties: Hand-finished cast iron cookware with a focus on traditional designs, including the iconic Great American Waffle Iron.

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Notable Products: Waffle irons, hammered pattern skillets

Price Range: $$ - $$$

Austin Foundry Cookware

Specialties: Handcrafted, small-batch cast iron cookware with polished surfaces for superior cooking performance.

Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens, food presses

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Backcountry Iron

Specialties: Affordable, pre-seasoned cast iron skillets with a focus on smooth surfaces and even heat distribution.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, grill pans, bakeware

Price Range: $ - $$

Borough Furnace

Specialties: Eco-friendly, handcrafted cast iron cookware made from recycled materials, featuring enameled and seasoned options.

Location: Syracuse, New York, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens, bakeware

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Challenger Breadware

Specialties: Cast iron bread pans designed for professional-quality bread baking, with features like steam retention and radiant heat.

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Notable Products: Bread pans, proofing boxes

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Field Company

Specialties: Lightweight, vintage-style cast iron skillets with smooth surfaces for easy seasoning and cooking.

Location: Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens, griddles

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Finex

Specialties: Octagonal-shaped cast iron cookware with polished surfaces and ergonomic spring handles.

Location: Portland, Oregon, USA. Aquired by Lodge in 2019.

Notable Products: Skillets, grill pans, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co.

Specialties: Heirloom-quality cast iron cookware with polished interiors and avocado oil seasoning.

Location: Fredericksburg, Texas, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Grizzly Cookware

Specialties: Nickel-coated cast iron cookware for enhanced durability and easy cleaning.

Location: Matthews, North Carolina, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, casseroles

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Lancaster Cast Iron

Specialties: Lightweight, smooth-finished cast iron cookware with traditional pour spouts.

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Lodge

Specialties: Affordable, durable cast iron cookware with a wide range of products for all cooking needs.

Location: South Pittsburg, Tennessee, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens, griddles

Price Range: $ - $$$

Marquette Castings

Specialties: This company appears to be out of business. No products available on their website.

Location: Marquette, Michigan, USA

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, skillets

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Nest Homeware

Specialties: Beautifully designed cast iron cookware with ergonomic handles and smooth surfaces.

Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Smithey

Specialties: Polished cast iron cookware designed as heirloom pieces with exceptional craftsmanship.

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Stargazer

Specialties: Modern cast iron cookware with smooth surfaces and drip-free flared rims for ease of use.

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Notable Products: Skillets, braisers

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Yeti

Specialties: High-quality cast iron skillets designed with smooth surfaces and ergonomic handles for comfort and durability.

Location: Wisconsin, USA

Notable Products: Skillets

Price Range: $$$

Global

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International Cast Iron Companies
Bayou Classic

Specialties: Affordable, outdoor-focused cast iron cookware and accessories, perfect for Cajun and Southern cooking.

Location: Louisiana, USA. Cast iron cookware manufactured outside USA.

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, jambalaya pots, frying pans

Price Range: $ - $$

Camp Chef

Specialties: Cast iron cookware designed for camping and outdoor cooking, including versatile Dutch ovens and griddles.

Location: Utah, USA. Cast iron cookware manufactured outside USA.

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, griddles, skillets

Price Range: $ - $$

Chasseur

Specialties: French enameled cast iron cookware with vibrant colors and exceptional heat retention.

Location: Donchery, France

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, skillets, grill pans

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Cuisinel

Specialties: High quality and affordable cookware.

Location: China

Notable Products: Skillets, dual handle skillets, dutch ovens, grills, griddles, grill presses

Price Range: $ - $$

FireUp

Specialties: Unique fin design. Eco-friendly, lightweight cast iron cookware made using sustainable production processes.

Location: Company based in London, England; products made in France

Notable Products: Skillets, sauce pans, Dutch ovens

Price Range: $$ - $$$

Le Creuset

Specialties: Iconic enameled cast iron cookware, known for its bright colors, durability, and exceptional heat retention.

Location: Fresnoy-le-Grand, France

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, skillets, saucepans

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Skeppshult

Specialties: Handcrafted cast iron cookware made with traditional Swedish techniques using renewable energy.

Location: Skeppshult, Sweden

Notable Products: Skillets, spice grinders, grill pans

Price Range: $$ - $$$$

Staub

Specialties: High-end enameled cast iron cookware renowned for its superior heat retention and tight-fitting lids.

Location: Alsace, France

Notable Products: Dutch ovens, cocottes, grill pans

Price Range: $$$ - $$$$

Tramontina

Specialties: Quality enameled and regular cast iron cookware designed with smooth surfaces and ergonomic handles for comfort and durability.

Location: Various locations, Brazilian company, cast iron products made in China

Notable Products: Skillets, dutch ovens, braisers, sauce pans

Price Range: $ - $$

Victoria Cookware

Specialties: Affordable, pre-seasoned cast iron cookware with a focus on traditional Colombian craftsmanship.

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Notable Products: Skillets, griddles, tortilla presses

Price Range: $ - $$

The Windmill Cast Iron

Specialties: Dutch-style cast iron cookware that emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and durability.

Location: Netherlands

Notable Products: Skillets, Dutch ovens, waffle irons

Price Range: $$ - $$$

From France to Colombia—meet the world’s hottest skillet makers.