Cast-iron cookware
Because other cookware cleaning techniques like scouring or washing in a dishwasher can remove or damage the seasoning on a bare cast-iron pan, these pans should not be cleaned like most other cookware. Some chefs advocate never cleaning cast-iron pans at all; simply wiping them out after use, or washing them with hot water and a stiff brush. Others advocate washing with mild soap and water, and then re-applying a thin layer of fat or oil. A third approach is to scrub with coarse salt and a paper towel or clean rag.
List of cast-iron cookware manufacturers
Milo is a Los Angeles based company that manufactures kitchen essentials. They launched in 2018 with a cast iron enameled Dutch Oven. They sell exclusively online from their website and have a lifetime warranty on their products.
Field Skillets are manufactured in Wisconsin and Indiana and the focus is on creating lighter weight cast iron. The pans have a smooth finish.
Several companies import cast-iron cookware of Chinese manufacture and market these products in America. Known American marketers of Chinese cast-iron cooking equipment include Bayou Classic, Camp Chef, Coleman, Old Mountain and Texsport.