Ironclad Cast Iron Cookware NZ

Seasoned cast iron is Ironclad in its purest form: raw iron with a natural seasoning that builds up every time you cook. It’s the best choice for high-heat searing, steaks, BBQ and campfire cooking, and it only gets better with age. Try the Seasoned Lil Legacy Pan 20cm or go big with the Seasoned Grande Legacy Pan 36cm.

Enamelled cast iron has a tough enamel coating, so there’s no seasoning to maintain, it won’t rust, and it handles acidic foods like tomato sauces and wine braises. It’s also easier to clean and comes in three colours that look great on the table, like the Enamel Legacy Pan 28cm in Antique Black.

• Junior Pan 10cm: individual serves, single eggs, desserts and serving straight to the table. Sold as a set of two.
• Lil Legacy 20cm: cooking for one or two, sides, sauces and small breakfasts
• Legacy 28cm: the everyday family pan, for steaks, roasts and one-pan meals for 2 to 4 people
• Grande Legacy 36cm: big family meals, entertaining and BBQ cooking

Add a bamboo serving lid to turn any Legacy pan into a serving dish, or an enamel lid for braising and slow cooking.

Ironclad’s 4.5L enamelled Dutch oven is made for stews, braises, soups, roasts and baking bread. It goes from stovetop to oven to table, and the enamel finish makes it easy to care for. See the Enamel Dutch Oven 4.5L in Antique Black and Olive Leaf.

Seasoned cast iron

1. Wash with hot water and a brush or scrubber. A little dish soap is fine.
2. Dry straight away, ideally on low heat on the stovetop.
3. Wipe a thin layer of oil over the surface while it’s warm.
4. Don’t soak it or put it in the dishwasher.

Enamelled cast iron

1. Heat gradually on low to medium. Cast iron holds heat well, so high heat is rarely needed.
2. Let it cool before washing, then wash in warm soapy water.
3. Soak stubborn bits rather than scraping, and use wooden or silicone utensils.

For more tips, see our cast iron cooking guides.

Is Ironclad made in New Zealand?

Yes. Ironclad is a New Zealand company, and its seasoned cast iron pans are hand-poured at its own foundry in Auckland from recycled iron.

Does Ironclad work on induction?

Yes. Ironclad cast iron works on induction, gas, electric, in the oven, on the BBQ and over a fire. Lift it rather than sliding it to avoid scratching glass cooktops.

Why is Ironclad smoother than other cast iron?

Each Ironclad pan is hand-finished after casting, giving it a smoother cooking surface than most mass-produced cast iron. That makes it easier to season and helps food release.

How is Ironclad different from Lodge?

Both make excellent cast iron. Ironclad is made in New Zealand in small batches with a smoother hand-finished surface, while Lodge is made in the USA and offers a wider range of sizes at a lower price. If you want a Kiwi-made pan to hand down, Ironclad is hard to beat.

Can I see Ironclad in store?

Yes. Visit us in Napier, Christchurch or Dunedin to see and feel the pans before you buy, and online orders over $150 ship free across New Zealand.