Characteristics of Cast Iron Ware

It will be noticed that a very large number of the articles which are made of cast iron are those which are obliged to stand a high degree of temperature without melting. Frying kettles are universally of cast iron. The highest cooking temperature is reached in frying and it is essential that the utensil be able to withstand this temperature. There is the same requirement in the case of griddles and waffle irons.

The wearing qualities of iron are very great. A muffin pan is often handed down from generation to generation, and as it grows old becomes smoother and finer.

Many of the uses to which cast iron is put depend upon the great weight of the article. For instance, it is essential that grinders, squeezers, scales, etc., be solid and substantial.