North Pole Cast Iron Restoration

03/09/2026

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/blogs/recipe/banana-bread

Fix this banana bread for dessert or breakfast; it's delicious either way. The important point? Fix this recipe. The buttermilk adds richness of flavor and moistens the bread. Lodge staff members have been making this in the Loaf Pan and delivering to neighbors as housewarming gifts. The response?

03/09/2026

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/blogs/recipe/jalapeno-popper-sandwich-loaf

This tender but spicy loaf is a sandwich bread at its core: we literally took our classic white sandwich bread recipe and upscaled it for our Large Loaf Pan and added the fixings of a jalapeño popper. Namely, cream cheese that delivers a perfect crumb, cheddar studs for big yummy pockets of cheese,...

02/02/2026

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/blogs/recipe/cast-iron-philly-cheesesteaks

Philly takes their steaks seriously, so we did our best to do this famous sandwich justice—Lodge style! We sear thinly cut ribeye on a piping hot cast iron skillet, then load it up on a perfectly toasted garlic butter bun with layers of provolone.

11/22/2025

Now it clings, flakes, and wears a dull, patchy brown that laughs at steel wool. You scrub, you salt-scrub, you bake on fresh oil—then breakfast glues

09/10/2025

In the world of cast iron restoration, the most HATED piece to restore is the corn stick pan because of all the nooks and crannies. I actually love working on them because of the satisfaction of bringing them back to life and making them useful again. Especially when they are an antique (produced 1967-1988) Birmingham Stove & Range (BSR) piece like this one.
A little TLC, alot of elbow grease, and a mix of the right chemicals and processes, and this is the final product.

04/06/2025

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/recipe/cornbread-sausage-balls

We took the traditional Sausage Ball and added our homegrown Skillet Cornbread Mix for a savory, herby, and sausage-y appetizer that is reason enough to collect with our favorite folks.

04/06/2025

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/recipe/jalapeno-cornbread-breakfast-casserole

We set out to turn our crowd-pleasing Jalapeño Hotshot Cornbread Mix into a holiday-worthy breakfast casserole that’s got a bit of heat and a lot of flavor.

04/03/2025

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/recipe/sizzling-citrus-skirt-steak-tacos

This recipe features our Sizzling Citrus Sear Blend—specially crafted for high-heat cooking and not so shy on zingy, zesty flavor. We top it all off with a cool crema, fresh, crunchy slaw, plus a squeeze of grilled orange slices.

04/03/2025

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/recipe/double-chop-with-kickin-skillet-corn

This impressive cut may require a special order from your butcher, but have no fear, that’s about as complicated as this recipe gets. We use our Southwest Kick Sear Blend to give this chop a little scoot in its boot.

03/17/2025

Turn your Saint Patrick's Day leftovers into a diner classic that comes together in a single skillet. Pro tip: don't skip the kicky mustard cream sauce!

02/12/2025

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/recipe/tennessee-valley-jambalaya

Each bite is a fun fusion of Louisiana style and southern hospitality. Spice it up with hot italian sausage or tone it down with one that's sweet.