The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella

Fact: Cast iron is having a moment. And that’s true even while the cast-iron skillet has never lost its standing as one of the most iconic of culinary tools. So today, Eli talks with Field Company co-founder, Stephen Muscarella, about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron so special — and so misunderstood; the small design choices that lead to better cooking; and what, exactly, Field is doing to bring back the use of cast iron in modern cooking. We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. RELATED LINKS: Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Field Company Recipe Guide TOPICS & TIMES: Introduction to Field Company (2:16) A History of Cooking Techniques (5:11) Origins of Field Company (12:32) Sand Casting (19:52) Thermophysical Properties of Iron Castings (28:06) The State of Cast Iron (33:32) Three Types of Metal (38:09) Enamel Coatings(43:12) The Dark Art of Seasoning (46:13) The Future of Field Company (55:26) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast BLISTER NEWSLETTER: Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.