Cast Iron Waffle Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)When it came time to replace my worn out electric waffle iron because the Teflon started flaking off I decided to get a non Teflon maker. The only electric irons available that did not use non stick coatings were the very expensive restaurant type which utilized aluminum as the cooking surface. If it were not for the cost and size I would have bought one. Then I found this Texsport cast iron waffle iron and decided to give it a try. After four years of making waffles I could not be happier. Easy to clean and needs no electricity. I highly recommend it.
If you decide to get one, the following should be helpful in making the perfect waffle every time. Be sure to clean it well and season it before you install the wooden handles. I seasoned mine using my outdoor gas grill. After cleaning I coated every square inch of the cooking irons and cradle with canola oil and placed it in the grill for an hour on high. You really need the heat to get good seasoning. It came out seasoned to perfection taking on that nice shinny seasoned brown/black color. Google cast iron cookware to become familiar with the joys of cooking with cast iron as a primer.
Cooking the first waffle and breaking in the iron - I recommend getting an inferred thermometer which you can buy at home depot for measuring the temperature of the cooking surfaces. These come in handy for knowing how hot all cooking surfaces are like fry pans etc. but are especially useful here. Place the waffle iron cradle on the stove (I have a gas stove) and set the heat to medium. With a brush oil both cooking surfaces and place in the cradle. (I use canola oil). The cradle is very useful if you have an overflow for it catches the flow preventing it from dripping onto the stove top. Heat both grills to around 350 degrees, (you need not be perfect) flipping the iron to get each side to heat evenly. When measuring the temperature you need to open the iron and aim the inferred thermometer at the cooking surface. Flipping is done by lifting the handles while resting the hinge ball in the socket and rotating the iron. Once you have heated the iron add your waffle mixture. Cook for two minutes and flip to cook the other side for two minutes. Open the iron and with a fork or spatula pop out the waffle.

Now since this is your first waffle it may stick really hard. My first waffle stuck so bad it pulled apart and I had to let the iron cool then soak it in water until the waffle mess softened for me to gently scrape out. I also expected this. Always let cast iron cool before washing or the cold water on the hot iron will crack it. Once the iron was cleaned and dried I cooked my second waffle using the instruction above and it came out much better needing a little help to pry loose. The third waffle came out perfect and popped out easy.
With the pan broken in this iron has worked flawlessly for the last four years. As you will learn the more you use cast iron cookware the better it works and the darker it becomes. You will need to adjust your cooking time and iron temperature to suit your needs but using this iron is a lot of fun. Don't be afraid when you first use this iron to experiment and dial in what works for you. Don't use it for the first time to make waffles to feed the family. It does take a little getting use to so make your leaning mistakes when no one is hungry. It takes me just over 4 minutes a waffle and so when I cook for the family I just keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven until enough are made. Finally to clean, let cool and gently wash with warm water. I occasionally use a little dish soap although cast iron purists don't recommend this. Always immediately towel dry after washing. Bon Appetit!


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