Solidteknics pans became incredibly popular over the past few years for a number reasons:
- They're made of a single piece of wrought iron. They don't have any riveted handles that wear or gather grime with us over time
- They are lighter in weight compared to cast iron pans
- Until recently, they were made in Australia. These days production is split between Australia and the USA.
- Their natural non-stick made by a seasoning process is a healthier way to cook
Lodge cookware - the raw cast-iron alternative to Solidteknics
Lodge has been making cast iron cookware for over one hundred years! Made in the USA, these raw cast iron pans have earned themselves a place as an American cookware icon which has crossed continents to gain international appeal.
In Australia, Lodge cookware is one of the most sold cast iron products on the market. The reason is that their cooking surfaces come pre-seasoned and are a lot less porous and smooth when compared to cheaper-made cast iron.
Benefits of Raw Cast-Iron Cookware
- They can be used on any heat source - even campfire!
- They have a natural non-stick that is improved with seasoning
- They are resilient to high-heat cooking temperatures
- They are made to last a lifetime
Carbon steel alternative to Solidteknics
Carbon steel cookware is the most used form of cookware used in commercial kitchens around the globe and for good reasons:
- They can be used on high heat, important on commercial stoves and to cook efficiently when there's pressure to get customers their meals!
- They are lighter than raw cast iron
- They are relatively cheap when compared to other commercial-grade cookware options
- They also have a natural non-stick patina that gets better with use when regularly seasoned.
What are the best carbon steel pans?
Did you know before creating Solidteknics, its inventor Mark Henry also worked for de Buyer in France?
When it comes to the best commercial-grade cookware, one brand shines above the rest and that is the French-made De Buyer. This brand is synonymous with some of the best restaurants in the world, used by professional chefs the world over. The company was established in the 1830s and in 2009 was awarded the most prestigious "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant", The Living Heritage Company Award by the French government's Economy, Finance and Industry ministry. This accolade is only given to companies that carry a track record and reputation in manufacturing high-quality, French-made products.
Why is De Buyer carbon-steel cookware the best?
There are a few reasons why De Buyer makes the best commercial-grade carbon steel pans, the main being:
- They are made in France and developed in conjunction with engineers and professional chefs
- Their preseasoned Mineral B pans are coated in natural beeswax to prevent rusting prior to use
- They are more solid than other carbon steel pans. While this does add some weight to the pans, they will not warp over time like thinner pans. This is owed to their composition being 99% steel and 1% carbon.
