Finally, a cast iron cookbook that does with cast iron what cast iron does best—cook delicious Southern food as timeless as the skillet itself.What’s not to love about cast iron? It’s versatile. It lasts forever. And most of all, it can cook just about anything. But at its core, cast iron does its best work with Southern fare.No one knows that better than North Carolina native Elena … Carolina native Elena Rosemond-Hoerr, whose culinary roots extend as far into the foothills as they do into Southern cooking. Armed with a collection of skillets both new and old and a love for Southern food, Elena has demonstrated time and time again that cast iron cooking isn’t one way to cook—it is the way.
The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook offers Elena’s heirloom recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. This cast iron cookbook also serves as a reflection of the past and the future of Southern cooking. So whether you’re new to cast iron cooking or you’re a “seasoned” veteran, with The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook you’ll enjoy:
- 100 Southern recipes that include beloved staples and new classics alike—along with beloved family stories of real Southern living
- Handy labels specify which type of cast iron the recipe calls for—and all recipes require only a small assortment of cast iron cookware
- Time-tested tips for getting the most out of your cast iron, new or vintage, as well as instructions for cast iron restoration
From fried green tomatoes to skillet corn bread, The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook honors the story of Southern cooking right along with the Southern cook’s most prized kitchen possession—the cast iron skillet.
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I love cooking with cast iron and am always looking for new recipes to try out and experiment with. This book provided me with a wonderful series of adventures into the world of Southern cast iron. Each region of the country is different and this provided an exciting and eye opening look into culture and cooking.
Great lessons.
Mmmm… low cal it’s not, but great recipes!!!
Its a wonderful book. I love this book. I never read a book this good . Thanks for letting me read this it is a book. xoxoxoxo
Love all the details about Cast Iron Cooking – will use a lot.
Tells all we need to make, cast iron cooking user friendly. Thanks so very much!
Love cast iron recipes.
Goal was to learn more about cast iron cooking; goal accomplished.
The care and feeding of cast iron pans as well as original recipes. The kind of cookbook you will enjoy reading.
I have found several useful and delicious recipes.
I am enjoying this book immensely. The recipes remind me of my childhood and I get to share with my grandchildren.
I’m a fan of cast iron cookware and enjoy preparing new recipes in them. I especially like that the author gives you background on the cast iron pieces that you find at estate sales and how to bring them back into sewing vice.
Great Cookbook!
Gave me lots of new ideas on how to use my cast iron skillets.
I have been looking for a cookbook I can use with my cast iron pans. It is perfect and I will be trying many of the recipes.
I liked it. I have my aunt’s cast iron skillet and found new ways to use it.
Great new recipes
Great recipes if you like to cook.
Still going through book but it is very interesting!!!!!
It is a great source of information. i enjoy learning about the history and evolution of cast iron cookware and even discovered a Griswold Dutch oven that I inherited. I
Am excited about experimenting with new recipes and new ways to care for my heirlooms .