The Official Lodge Cast Iron Foundry Tour - Extended Version

[@GenerationVideoGamer]

Thank you all for making excellent cast iron cookware and keeping it MADE IN THE USA!

[@lodgecastiron]

GenerationVideoGamer Thanks for your support of our American company!

[@yvonnevu1909]

+Lodge Cast Iron... I have four pieces of cast Iron cookware and I notice one of them is better than these others? I check them out the better is Lodge made in US others made in China seriously. Now I go completely Lodge cookware only. Thanks

[@Tesseract1887]

I actually work for Amazon and we see a ton of Lodge products come through the warehouse, and I've noticed them and of course I get a hands on look at them and I have always marveled at their quality and recently I decided to take a look at the actual website and do a little research on them and for the quality the price is quite impressive, I do plan now on getting a skillet or something because they are quite affordable

[@RRaucina]

@@Tesseract1887 You won't regret it, and I'll bet much of what you are handling at Amazon is not made in the USA

[@Tesseract1887]

@@RRaucina yeah true I mean though like most of what amazon actually sells is not directly sold by amazon it is other companies like lodge who sell things through amazon using their services and shipping them and such but you'd be surprised because most of the people who sell through amazon are not like lodge they are not like a large scale production and it is easier to do it that way otherwise they would not be able to sell enough but honestly I would not be surprised if more than half was made in the us considering how many independent people sell there

[@FRITZI999]

Greetings from Germany ! I spent a while in America for Business and purchased Several Pans from LODGE. AMAZING Stuff. Got recommended by a Woman at a Company I visited. She prepared a Steak for me in a Cast Iron Pan. Since then I enjoy cooking. I hated it before but now Steak, Eggs, actually ANY Food tastes better than ever. Forget all this Teflon, Ceramic and whatever Pans. THANKs to Lodge preparing my Food is not just for filling up my Stomach, NOW I enjoy it and learn more and more... :-) The Pans get better and better every timne I use them. Be proud of your Product !!!!

[@edricheson]

Just bought my first cast iron pan from Costco. May our almighty Jesus Christ Bless your company for centuries to come. Thank you for providing my family the cookware for their years of future health

[@LukeL007]

Thank you for making an affordable and high quality product that is made in America.

[@stephenevans8004]

Yesterday I went shopping for our first cast iron cookware. I found what I wanted and was not pleased that it was made in China. But further down the aisle on the other side was more cast iron. This was made in America, and it was made here in my state of Tennessee! I put the Chinese ware back and left the store with 2 pieces of Lodge cast ware ! I am so very glad that I found you!

[@markambrose723]

My younger brother and amateur chef has been raving about his cast iron cookware for years. He uses his Dutch oven on our camping trips and we eat pretty damn well. I finally broke down and bought my first piece of cast iron cookware. I bought a Lodge 7-qt Dutch oven. I bought your product because of your reputation and the fact that your manufacturing is still in the USA. I'm adding a bit of seasoning to the factory seasoning right now and tomorrow I'm making a pot roast for my girlfriend. Thank you for making a fine product and keeping the business in the USA.

[@tannaeros]

That dutch oven makes the best deep fryer. It's so much easier to clean than the appliances specifically made for deep frying.

[@TBT_17]

Great video. Awesome to see a legendary company in the USA still going strong. Just bought my first Lodge pan at Walmart today. That's a proud 'Murican Saturday, brother.

[@pgo301]

That was a really good tour of your foundry. I own one of your frying pans and really enjoy using it!!! But I worked in a foundry in Michigan for 10 years at the quality lab and really loved it. It's too bad most of the foundries have left the United States. It's just nice to see that Lodge has remained in the United States and not relocated outside our borders. This is a industry that should definitely stay in our country. Thank You for not relocating!!!! And for producing great cookware!!!!

[@Hassan-wj2eh]

Hello, good time...Excuse me, can I ask how was your job in the casting factory and how much salary did you get

[@ancamg]

I have so many Lodge cast iron pans and pots I almost lost count. I love them all! A big thank you to all Lodge workers for the fine work they do.

[@MountainGoatOfficial]

So cool to see how it’s made! We have several pieces that my wife and I use and just recently inherited a few from her Granny when she passed. Granny always loved cooking with cast iron and I’m thankful we can keep on cooking with hers, and one day hand them down to our kids.

[@ncbranson2856]

Great video. My wife and I have at least 5 frying pans, 2 pizza pans, the fish pan and a few Dutch ovens. We love and use all of them

[@jaimeanderson5615]

All Hail Lodge, the King of Cast Iron!!!!!

[@thebuffalodude]

Just bought my 1st Lodge Cast Iron set at Costco in Canada.I looked at the made in China product next for half the price next to the Lodge set and it didn't compare to the fine Made In USA skillet. Absolutely beautiful set for a great price!!

[@JacksonWalter735]

Try Amazon if you want a great (and arguably better) made in China cast iron skillet. It's way better than the crappy ones Costco sells that aren't Lodge brand, has a smooth surface, a better handle, and better pour spout. I have one of those alongside my Lodges and they're great. Just make sure you're buying from a reputable brand who cares about quality control instead of those who don't care as long as they can manufacture things cheaply.

[@thekenthouse6428]

@@JacksonWalter735 Let's see a video from the Made in China skillet foundry. The job supported in the USA might one day be your own

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@thekenthouse6428 I don't understand what you are trying to say. I'm going to work in Foundry in the USA? You can literally search up Chinese cast iron foundry on the KZbin search bar if you wanted to see that. There are plenty of results. I don't know why you're asking me for that when you can easily do it on your own.

[@terrystearns1196]

Chinese anything is just that. Made from lesser materials using labor that live in abject poverty. Pay the little extra save free world jobs, don't support the Communist ideology.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

@@terrystearns1196 I would give you two thumbs up if I could!

[@berthaz2583]

Thank you to all the employees at Lodge🙏😊👏👏👍👍

[@BoffinGrusky]

You folks keep cooking the cast iron, and I'll keep cooking with it!!! USA! USA!!

[@johnlongenecker6560]

The voice of the narrator is a big cup of wonderfulness - so pleasant Authentic - Real - Perfect for Lodge Cast Iron

[@maharper100]

I was traveling on I-24 on Sunday 8-6-2017 and saw the signs along the highway about the Lodge Factory Store. I never knew the skillets and pots were made there. I had to stop to see what they had in the outlet store.I already own a Lodge Grill Pan and Dutch Oven. I love my Lodge products. While at the store, I bought a skillet and griddle. The sales people were best ever, they made me feel at home and helped me pick what I needed. I will be back next April for the Corn Bread Festival. I love the southern hospitality.

[@lodgecastiron]

We're so glad you stopped by, Michael! Thanks for taking the time to leave us this nice comment. We hope to see you at the National Cornbread Festival next year!

[@MrCoyotebob]

Makes me proud to know my favorite cookware is made in the USA! Thanks for keeping America great and working!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for this video and thanks for keeping Lodge Made in the USA!

[@lodgecastiron]

tackettsmillfarm Thanks for your nice comment! We are proud to manufacture cast iron cookware in the USA.

[@swesleyc7]

I was about to buy a dutch oven from Walmart, but the comments in a forum said not to buy chinese products, but that Lodge made excellent cast iron cookware. I'm buying one. Thanks!

[@berthaz2583]

Thank you Lodge for keeping our people employed and for a great product. I own 2 skillets, 1 grill pan and 1 round griddle. I’m still shopping for more Lodge products 😊👍👍🇺🇸is so nice to buy American made👍👍

[@Ivan_Glamdryng]

Add another Thank you! to the long list. Lodge for life.

[@lodgecastiron]

Thank YOU Dale! :)

[@xtusvincit5230]

I wish Lodge would make a smooth finish version, but it's great they are still kicking!

[@ZombieDawg]

My 10" Lodge skillet, purchased 3 years ago now and used just about every day since, mostly with a stainless spatula, now has a glassy smooth finish, and it probably has for at least a year now. They definitely get smoother with use.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@ZombieDawg Agreed. While you can buy a smooth surface cast iron pans from other manufacturers or sand it down yourself, if you keep cooking in the rough texture ones then they eventually mellow out.

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

I just found a used lodge at a thrift store. Had a mirror smooth finish. It's perfect

[@anvilbound705]

blacklock Lodge pans, it's newer, it'll have that 'Grandma's pan' smooth finish you're looking for, Light, thin walled, and triple seasoned.

[@Pam-fh4ji]

Feel proud that I own a skillet made this way...Hats off to you

[@megandanger2374]

American Made!!!! I have been using these products for years now and they all hold up!!!!

[@Raifinity]

Such a great and educational video. I've started my Lodge cookware collection about a year ago, and I have so much respect for the craftsmen behind the brand. I baby my pieces and look forward to growing my collection.

[@JacksonWalter735]

Love you Lodge. Thanks for making such great cast iron skillets. I have a few in my family that are twice my age and we still use them often. It's nice to see cast iron being popular again and I thank you guys for continuing the cast iron cooking revolution. I even see more variety in your products as well from the standard skillets, the chef collection (which is my personal favorite because of the handle and sloped sides), your griddles, blacklock versions, and so much more. Keep up the great work!

[@johnagen3688]

Right on!

[@justinmaunder7978]

First off: Thank you Lodge, you guys make excellent cookware that eventually I know my children will also enjoy. Second, why don't more companies follow your example?

[@lodgecastiron]

***** Thanks, Justin!

[@ropermcalister8095]

I gifted my dad a lodge skillet for fathers day...he loves it. your cookware is great!

[@ONE_GEN_X]

My girlfriend bought a 5QT dutch oven a couple of days ago and made our first batch of OX Tail Stew in it. A special thanks to your whole crew for what they do. It is a beautiful piece of cookware that will get plenty of use.

[@JacksonWalter735]

As someone who is a newbie to Dutch ovens, how long can you cook ox tail or braise food in a Dutch oven? I'm always afraid that I'll cook food in liquids for so long that a Dutch oven can potentially rust.

[@ThisTimeAroundTravelLog]

Thank you so much for the tour and for continuing to make the finest cast iron anywhere. We have many of your products ranging in age from new to generations old, and we use them all the time, even in our videos. We love them.

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

So neat to see how it's made. Couldn't help but notice that all the tradesmen in the video appear to be proud of their craft as well. It must be so nice to work for something you can still take pride in. That's something so many American jobs have lost these days.

[@vlxxx]

Thanks for the peak inside. I'm very happy with all of my Lodge cookware. American craftsmanship at its finest! My favorite pan ever is your enameled Dutch oven, in beautiful blue. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@Shane-wh3sd]

Respects to you lodge!!!! Being a tennessee native it feels good to know the foundry is still in TN and US made!!!! Bought my first lodge product recently and the lady loves it!!!! Food tastes better to!

[@nealfrey6919]

very informative and well done, great product made in the USA! Keep up the great work and keep it here

[@samuelgomez801]

This brought me back to my foundry days. Makes me almost miss it 😁

[@mammamiaitalia43]

I just bought for the first time my lodge cast iron skillet last week and I love it. All the other junk I have is getting tossed. The best cookware ever.

[@lodgecastiron]

We're so glad you love your Lodge skillet!

[@mammamiaitalia43]

@@lodgecastiron why are some people smoothing out there cast iron skillets? To me that just ruins the skillet.

[@sumsayq8868]

@@mammamiaitalia43 Ignorance on the part of the owner. Not trying to step on any toes here, but smoothing/sanding a cast iron vessel doesn't take the place of knowing how to properly season and maintain it. The 15+ pieces of my cast-iron-only-kitchen is dominated by Lodge products, all of which perform synonymously with the sanded/polished Griswold that was passed down to me from my great grandmother. Use your cast iron regularly and maintain the seasoning; you now have the secret ;)

[@Prego191]

Because it’s easier to build a smooth non-stick surface if you start with a smooth surface. I’ve owned one of these lodge preseasoned pans for nearly 20 years and never was satisfied with cast iron because of it. Then I picked up a smooth Wagner from a garage sale and saw what a difference there was in using it, so I’m going to be smoothing my “old” lodge down too (technically the youngest one in my set of 4 antiques lol). It’s one of those things of “to each their own”, some people love it and some hate it.

[@kittiemamba]

Thank all the workers for the simple boring repetitive tasks so we just need to click a button then a beautiful life time skillet arrived at home . All the delicious magic starts from here... thank you 🌸🌸

[@xmachine7003]

😉

[@Humboldt710]

I love my lodge skillets and cookware! Thanks!

[@lodgecastiron]

Humboldt710 Glad to hear it!

[@byronthompson6099]

I bought two Lodge cast iron skillets and the quality is great! Thank you for putting out such great products!! Lifetime customer

[@PJAgnew]

Was just there. Fantastic facility and now a proud owner of a Lodge Griddle/Grill.

[@stevenharker9440]

Enjoyed the tour, nice to see our Acetarc ladles in operation.

[@fta.7741]

I love watching these kinds of videos. To see how the items we use are made.

[@biscuitninja]

Still Have one from my grandpa. He told me once he got the pan in the pan in the 30s.

[@mangowarrior]

Thank you for keeping them affordable

[@russellnerche8789]

I worked there for a little while. This is a Great company! and such awesome people. they treat you like family. I just wish my body wouldn't of been so wore out! from working at a sawmill for almost 20 years. I wish I would of started work at lodge when I was a young man. lol.

[@sharon_singh]

Best cookware ever I’m from Canada and would love to visit the store in USA

[@pagongtagi6124]

I have one of your products, excellent skillet, greetings from Malaysia!

[@belindadunne4312]

That was fascinating! So glad this foundry remains in the USA. May it always be so. :)

[@fatbaldguy3271]

Thanks for making a quality product. My family now owns 7 lodge pans of different sizes. We are looking to more in the future so keep up the good work.

[@johnlongenecker6560]

The narrator voice is a big cup of wonderfulness She is authentic / real / perfect for Lodge Cast Iron Hooray

[@LeonardCooperman]

Love my Lodge and want more.

[@tracilovespsych]

Love these pans and the fact that these are made by American hands.

[@schomminater]

So far I am loving the cast iron cookware I have just gotten. I am also loving the seasoned steel pan I also just got.

[@lodgecastiron]

+Mark Schommer We're glad you like it!

[@snazzypants57]

Great Video Tour! Love seeing why its always made me proud to buy and use cast iron that is MADE IN AMERICA

[@QZahmis]

I love my Lodge cast iron skillet and it's perfectly seasoned. Just got my red enamel 6qt dutch oven yesterday and I'm making pinto beans. I love Lodge !

[@FourDollaRacing]

Big thumbs up! This video makes me reminisce of my production-welding days....

[@ceric35]

my Lodge skillet is great. Too bad for Lodge that I probably won't need to buy a new one for 100 years.

[@steveskouson9620]

You can always buy more Lodge stuff. Dutch ovens, larger or smaller skillets. Camping cookware, and even fajita pans. I don't even think I could lift all my Cast Iron cookware. (We won't even look at engine and power tools, made from Cast Iron.) steve

[@sarahshannon862]

We make tons of different products, not just skillets!

[@EurekaITSecurity]

I'm planning on getting my set soon!

[@BertCollins]

I'm going to try to make it up to the store next week or the weekend after thanks for making such great cookware and look forward to buying some more. 🇺🇸🗽

[@jefferyrachford6821]

This was fascinating to watch, thank you!

[@darleneoliver7815]

I would like to thank all of the employees of lodge gor making an excellent quality product that is generation to generation product we love and enjoy This quality product Carries itself through history with many stories to tell In many families it is a cherished gift and honor to be entrusted with . Also thank you to lodge fsmily and office employees that take the time to treat its customers so kindly and helpful with information

[@ianthomas6114]

I'm obsessed with my Lodge cast iron skillet. I try to use it daily. It holds and distributes heat perfectly.

[@Floodbait_117]

my mom just got one of your skillets and cooled number buyers on it for the first time and omg it made such a difference some of the best burgers I have had all thanks to you and your great product

[@lodgecastiron]

We're glad to hear it, Cory! Thanks for the nice message.

[@williamtustin4490]

At 71 I bought my first cast iron skillet! A Lodge, and I love it! Made in America, my next purchase is an 8 inch skillet for eggs!

[@WYO-FAM]

Great informative video as well as the products you carry. Thanks for keeping it Made in the USA

[@howiemuzika9131]

I'm restoring a decades old Griswold Cast Iron Skillet this weekend, along with seasoning a much younger and smaller Lodge skillet I use camping and at home. I've been all over your KZbin channel today, and your social media game is on point! Thanks for this beautiful tour of the foundry and the casting process. Cheers to you and your team.

[@lodgecastiron]

That's awesome to hear, thanks! Happy cooking!

[@paulco4145]

I have probably a dozen Lodge products, and am always looking for more. Your quality is fantastic. Once I got my wife to try them, she won't use anything else for many cooking tasks such as browning, searing steaks, and many other stovetop to oven techniques. Keep up the great work!

[@EvilDeadFan11]

I LOVE my Lodge cast iron pans.

[@johnagen3688]

Me too!!!!

[@mountainmama5049]

So happy lodge brought back the Bundt cake pan. I bought one and I love it. Cakes come out perfect. Even gluten free. And I make other casseroles in it for a great looking presentation.

[@wendybaryl6867]

Awesome ❤❤Excellent tour.. American made 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you ❤

[@cookingincastiron2371]

I love lodge cookware I have been buying a bunch of there pans to replace my old cheapy non stick cookware and i am so glad I did. It’s the best darn stuff to cook with. I only cook with cast iron now.

[@MrStukid]

I was at my local WallyWorld store looking at buying a skillet for my wife. Side by side to the made in China stuff was the Lodge brand. It was a no brainer. Made in America, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES!!!

[@GhostCob]

Love your products and I am proud to be able to pass them down .

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great products for sure. Thanks for sharing and keeping it MADE IN THE U. S. A.

[@secondghost]

Cool! I work in a cast iron foundry in Canada. It's nice to see how other foundries go about their business. This was a fun watch.

[@karzilla810]

I miss working at a gray iron foundry lol it looks cool to see one going

[@j.alonsogonzalez277]

Great history!! just got my first two lodge cast iron pieces! more to come next month! Made in the USA!

[@markdezuba]

I was there on Jan 26th, 2019. Great store too.

[@seandaugherty9171]

Thank you so much for what you do!

[@Ces1um]

Love my lodge cast iron pans and sportsman's grill! I really appreciate their durability. Keep up the good work! Now can you put a handle on a small dutch oven so I can have a cast iron pot for soups/sauces? I'm tired of my aluminum/steel pots which only last a few years before their handles fall off.

[@craneoperator4]

we still have some old Lodge SK model skillets in great condition

[@alicemoon9008]

No Comment’s - Great 👍🏼 Job !!!!!

[@SunTzu2024]

Made in the good ol us of a! Hurray for lodge

[@wimvanacker714]

I just bought a beginners' set, three skillets and a frying pan. Love it already! Went to the website today and ordered two lids and the high temperature handle holders (being the dumb kid I am , I burnt my hand last night).

[@johnagen3688]

I just love lodge!!!!!!

[@vanveenmatt]

I'm buying one tomorrow

[@Datalore74]

Fantastic video. Great to see and understand

[@BYdeHand1]

Looking forward to receive my first Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. I love to know it is made in the USA. Greetings from Bavaria/Germany

[@akhoneybee9076]

Ahhh I see now… they give it one layer of “easy release” seasoning for transport to prevent rust of course. That is why some of my pieces haven’t been able to hold seasoning very well. I will take it off and do it again. I LOVE the lodge cast iron, but I will redo the seasoning in multiple layers with actual adherence to the metal since I cannot seem to keep seasoning thick enough! Sometimes I can see little flecks of the metal shining through on my other brands as well. Looks like I have a project tomorrow! 😁 Out of all my modern pieces of cast, I like my lodge pieces the best. I’m also going to see if I can’t smooth out the surface a little more.

[@120upperoom]

@ 7:22 Love that guitar.

[@harleyrider025]

big fan of your product, keep up the good work

[@능소화-sun]

I ♥ logde from south korea 🇰🇷

[@jryer1]

Very cool and informative video!

[@nicholassmerk]

Excellent video!

[@lodgecastiron]

Nicholas Smerk Thank you, Nicholas!

[@seanmayenschein8321]

Love my lodge

[@JohnGrove310]

i have the expensive "Field", and a few others.... but the Lodge it's still my favorite

[@jimknowlton342]

I only buy Lodge for cast iron. I like to strip it bare and season it from there, the product is excellent and the material is top notch.

[@Hollis_has_questions]

I own the Dutch oven with the dual top/10.25 inch skillet, the 12 inch skillet with the glass top, and the 10.25 inch reversible grill/griddle pan, and I love them all. The video is fascinating and got me curious as to how all the machinery and techniques were developed. I love watching videos of smithies hammering out farm equipment - very hands-on stuff - and I’d love to read a history of how the forge went from there to here. Did you say that the sand molding technology goes back to around 680 bce? I thought it was WAY earlier than that. If y’all could recommend some books about the history of everything that it takes to make cast iron, I’d appreciate it. If I had another life to live, I’d love to work at Lodge (the slag removal looked like fun)!

[@alvisshef]

Very interesting ! Thank you !

[@lodgecastiron]

Our new foundry tour video is live! Check it out below:

[@byronthompson6099]

Lodge Cast Iron THANKS FOR MAKING GREAT QUALITY SKILLETS. I OWN TWO OF YOUR SKILLETS AND THEY ARE GREAT

[@EveryDayTrucker]

Where???? I don't see it! You could post ten more different videos and I'd watch them!

[@victoriae.t4042]

Why is Lodge trade mark stamped backwards ? Please reply ? Anyone ?