Last updated on August 8th, 2023

When looking for a new cast iron skillet, dutch oven, or griddle, one of the more popular selling points is where the piece was manufactured. While many reputable, high-quality brands are manufactured in other countries, some cast iron users prefer to purchase American-made brands. So, I decided to do some research to determine which modern brands are manufactured in the US, and here are the results:

Note: This article will be updated as smaller start-up companies begin to offer their USA-made cast iron cookware for sale publicly.

Modern cast iron cookware brands made in the USA:

• American Skillet Co. – Made in Wisconsin
• Appalachian Cast Iron Co. – Made in Tennessee
• Borough Furnace – Made in New York
• Butter Pat Industries – Made in Pennsylvania and Maryland
• Field Company – Made in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
• Finex – Made in Oregon
• Fredericksburg Cast Iron – Made in Texas
• Grizzly – Made in North Carolina
• Lancaster Cast Iron – Made in Pennsylvania
• Lodge – Made in Tennessee
• Marquette Castings – Made in Michigan
• Nest Homeware – Made in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
• Smithy Ironware Co. – Made in South Carolina
• Stargazer Cast Iron – Made in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

While all of these brands are made in the US, they have different designs and features that may work better for specific cooking environments. Keep reading below as we take a more detailed look at the American-made cast iron cookware manufacturers and what sets each of them apart.

American Skillet Co.

The American Skillet Company is quite unique. This creative, Wisconsin-based company exclusively produces US state-shaped cast iron skillets. Hand-crafted and made in small batches, the state-themed skillets make great gifts and fun conversation pieces, and they’re perfect for cooking anything you would normally prepare in cast iron.

While The American Skillet Co. currently only has a select group of states available in cast iron skillet form, they are continually in the process of adding more. To influence which state is cast next, head over to the American Skillet Company website and submit your vote!

Appalachian Cast Iron Co.

The Appalachian Cast Iron Company is located in Johnson City, TN, and is veteran-owned and operated. Appalachian is fairly new to the cast iron manufacturing market, but they offer unique, eye-catching pieces of cookware that pay homage to the cast iron styles of the past. Most notable is the Great American Waffle Iron. Reminiscent of the antique cast iron waffle makers of days gone by, the Appalachian Cast Iron waffle maker can be used on stovetops of all types to make delicious breakfasts. There are currently no other American cast iron manufacturing companies producing waffle irons. Appalachian also offers two sizes of beautifully jeweled skillets, inspired by the hammered cast iron patterns of older cookware.

For more information, visit the Appalachian Cast Iron Co. website here.

Borough Furnace

Borough Furnace is a family-owned business located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Established in 2011, Borough Furnace has continued to expand their line of cast iron cookware and currently includes multiple sizes of skillets, dutch ovens, bakeware, grilling and roasting pans, and more.

Borough Furnace cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil and can be used right out of the box.

For more information, visit the Borough Furnace website here.

Butter Pat Industries

Butter Pat Industries is best known for hand-casting smooth and lightweight cast iron cookware that allows for easy-release cooking and cleaning. Designed in Virginia, cast in Pennsylvania, and polished and seasoned in Maryland, Butter Pat cast iron is USA-made from start to finish. Their polishing process ensures not only a smooth cooking surface but all of the pan’s inner and outer surfaces are polished smooth to make cooking and cleaning a breeze.

Butter Pat’s cookware lineup includes various sizes of skillets, a deep, flat-bottomed pot, and glass lids. As an added bonus, every pan is covered by a 100-year warranty.

For more information, visit the Butter Pat Industries website here.

Field Company

Driven by two brothers’ burning desire to understand the science behind the strong, thin-walled vintage cast iron pans of the past and find a way to improve on today’s modern cast iron pans, the Field Company was born. Field Company cast iron cookware is made from American-sourced materials in production facilities located in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Designed to be lighter weight and with a more ergonomic handle, Field cast iron pans can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, on the grill, or over the campfire. Each pan comes pre-seasoned with multiple coats of grapeseed oil and can be used right away.

For more information, visit the Field Company website here.

Finex

At first glance, it’s obvious to see the level of artistic craftsmanship that goes into each piece of Finex cast iron cookware. The functional octagonal shape allows the corners to serve as pour spouts for liquids or as steam vents when paired with a matching lid. The smooth, machined cooking surface helps prevent sticking and releases food easily. The stainless steel “speed cool” handles, inspired by antique wood stoves, are made to dissipate heat faster and add an element of eye-catching design interest.

Each Finex cast iron pan comes pre-seasoned with flaxseed oil and can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, on a grill, or over a campfire.

For more information, visit the Finex website here.

Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co.

Made exclusively in the Hill Country of Texas, Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. makes heavy-duty, heirloom-quality cast iron cookware. The smooth, polished cooking surface improves performance and reduces sticking. Each skillet is also equipped with a helper handle and a singular pour spout.

Fredericksburg Cast Iron comes pre-seasoned and is ready to use on the stovetop, in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire.

For more information, visit the Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. website here.

Grizzly

What sets Grizzly apart from other modern cast iron manufacturers? Nickel-coated cast iron cookware! You may have heard of nickel-plated skillets from past makers like Griswold and Wagner, but to my knowledge, no other current companies produce plated cookware. So, why choose nickel-coated cookware? For starters, it never has to be seasoned! That’s right – the nickel coating acts as a sealant on the iron, making it rust-resistant and improving non-stick performance. According to Grizzly’s website, “nickel-coated cast iron is just as safe as enamel-coated cast iron but will not chip if dropped or overheated.”

Grizzly cast iron can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, on the grill, or over the campfire, and it is considered to be lower maintenance than regular, non-coated cast iron cookware.

The Grizzly company is veteran-owned and female-led. For more information, visit the Grizzly Cast Iron website here.

Lancaster Cast Iron

Each Lancaster Cast Iron skillet is hand-poured, finished, and seasoned in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Durable yet lightweight and weighing in at only four pounds, Lancaster skillets heat quickly and are easy to maneuver. The inner surfaces are polished smooth and each pan comes pre-seasoned, making for good non-stick cooking conditions. Lancaster cast iron cookware can be used on the stovetop, including glass-top and induction surfaces, in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire.

For more information, visit the Lancaster Cast Iron website here.

Lodge

The Lodge Company may be best known for its wide assortment of versatile and affordable cast iron cookware, dutch ovens, bakeware, grilling pans, portable cast iron grills, and cast iron cooking accessories. Lodge has been in the cast iron manufacturing business since 1896 and currently operates two foundries in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Because of its affordability and durability, many cast iron users choose Lodge products for camping, grilling, and everyday use. All of Lodge’s cast iron products come pre-seasoned from the factory.

Previously, Lodge’s enameled cast iron products were made in China. However, Lodge has now transitioned all of their enamelware production to the USA (yay!).

For more information, visit the Lodge Cast Iron website here.

Marquette Castings

Made in Michigan, Marquette Castings uses a unique casting method to produce light and thin cast iron skillets and dual-handle pans. They also manufacture enamel-coated dutch ovens, grill pans, and griddles, along with carbon steel skillets.

Marquette pans are known for their stay-cool handle designs and smooth finishes.

For more information, visit the Marquette Castings website here.

Nest Homeware

Nest Homeware was founded in 2013 on the premise that cast iron cookware should work well, last forever, and be beautiful. Each piece of Nest cookware is cast and machined in Pennsylvania and hand-seasoned in Providence, Rhode Island. With a smooth machined cooking surface that lends itself to easy-release cooking and a longer handle that stays cooler to the touch and balances the weight of the pan, Nest cast iron pans are both beautiful and functional.

Each piece of Nest Homeware cast iron cookware is pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil and is ready to cook with right away.

For more information, visit the Nest Homeware website here.

Smithey Ironware Co.

The Smithey Ironware Company was created “as a way to honor the classic style of vintage pieces, but also harness modern technology and processes.” Smithey Ironware manufactures both cast iron and carbon steel cookware pieces in its Charleston, SC foundry.

With design elements reminiscent of the cast iron cookware of the past combined with modern machining and polishing techniques, Smithey cast iron products are durable, visually appealing, and at home in any cooking environment, including over a campfire. In addition, select pieces of cookware can be custom engraved before leaving the factory.

For more information, visit the Smithey Ironware website here.

Stargazer Cast Iron

Stargazer Cast Iron was founded in 2015 with the desire to bring high-quality cast iron cookware manufacturing back to the United States. Designed with a proprietary micro-textured surface, Stargazer skillets are smooth to the touch and release food easily. They are also designed to be light and easy to maneuver while not compromising the heat-retaining properties of the cast iron.

Each Stargazer skillet is cast at the foundry in Wisconsin, precision-machined in Ohio, and hand-finished and seasoned with a special blend of canola, grapeseed, and sunflower oils in Pennsylvania. They are durable and versatile enough to be used on multiple cooking surfaces, including the stovetop, oven, grill, or campfire.

For more information, visit the Stargazer Cast Iron website here.

A Word About Vintage Cast Iron

In addition to well-known Wagner Ware and Griswold, many other vintage cast iron brands were manufactured in the U.S. Several of these pieces are hard to find and are now considered collectible. These brands include:

• Atlanta Stove Works
• Birmingham Stove and Range
• Chicago Hardware Foundry
• Excelsior
• Favorite Stove and Range Company
• Griswold
• Martin Stove and Range Company
• Sidney Hollow Ware
• Vollrath
• Wagner / Wagner Ware
• Wapak Hollow Ware Company

There are also many smaller companies that produced American-made cast iron throughout the last century. A more comprehensive list of these companies can be found here.

Do you have a favorite brand of cast iron cookware? Do you prefer to use American-made cast iron? Leave a comment and let me know your opinion!

Also, be sure to check out the additional helpful resources on the blog, such as this complete, step-by-step guide to seasoning cast iron cookware.

Happy cooking!