Cooking & Cast Iron

• Can I Bake In My Smithey?

  Yes—cast iron is excellent for baking, and your Smithey is right at home in the oven. From golden cornbread to skillet cookies to rustic sourdough, cast iron offers incredible heat retention and even baking results that many traditional baking pans can’t match. Smithey skillets, Dutch ovens, and...

• Can I Use My Smithey On An Induction Cooktop?

  Can I Use My Smithey On An Induction Cooktop? Yes—all Smithey cookware is fully compatible with induction cooktops. In fact, cast iron is one of the best materials for induction cooking because it contains enough iron to interact directly with the magnetic field and generate heat. That said, th...

• Why Does My Smithey Take So Long to Heat Up?

  It’s not broken—it’s just cast iron being cast iron. One of the hallmarks of cast iron cookware is its density and weight, which means it naturally takes longer to heat up than thinner materials like aluminum or stainless steel. That’s a feature, not a flaw. Cast iron heats slowly and evenly, wh...

• Will Cooking Acidic Foods Ruin My Seasoning?

  It’s true—acidic ingredients like tomatoes, vinegar, citrus, and wine can wear down seasoning if the pan isn’t ready for them. But that doesn’t mean you have to avoid your favorite tomato sauces or braises. The key is timing and seasoning strength. If a skillet is well-seasoned—meaning it’s been...