Southern Cast Iron

The skillets that come out of this third-generation foundry are must-haves for any modern cast iron collector. Austin Foundry Cookware got its start when owners Sean and Lisa decided to use their already-operating foundry to also produce cast-iron sk

AAs wintry gloom begins to give way to the first signs of spring, we’re given countless reasons to reach for our favorite cast-iron pans and serve up dishes with the season’s best flavors. Strawberries, tender veggies, and herbs begin showing up in a

Makes 6 servings ½ cup chopped country ham4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2½ pounds)1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup chopped bell pepper1¼

Chef Joe Cervantez’s journey into the culinary world began at the age of 15, working in a small mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant in his hometown of Pearland, Texas. His fascination with the kitchen, particularly with the art of cooking, ignited a passi

Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound bacon, chopped2 pounds new potatoes, quartered10 sprigs fresh thyme2 cloves garlic, smashed1 dried bay leaf1½ teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepperGarnish: chopped fresh thyme 1. In a 10-inch cast-iron skil

If you’ve been itching to add a new pan to your cast iron collection or simply to find a project to distract you from the impending heat, it’s time to embark on a cast iron road trip across the Southeast. We hit the road to explore bits of Mississipp

Makes about 18 Vegetable oil, for frying2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground allspice2 tablespoons vegetable shortening½ cup whole milk, divide

Makes 1 (10-inch) cake ⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder½ cup whole buttermilk2 large eggs½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour⅔ cup granulated sugar⅔ cup firmly pack

FATS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF COOKING. Beyond the basics like butter and olive oil, generations of Southerners have known the value of making treasured recipes with rendered fats like bacon drippings and lard, as well as the ever-divisive vegetable sh

Way before I started making videos on TikTok, I’d always loved cooking as a hobby, learning early on from my mom, who had a home-cooked meal for us every day. When I was in college, I did a lot of experimenting with cooking—nothing too extravagant, b

BARBECUE IN THE CAROLINAS IS LIKE GUMBO IN LOUISIANA: It’s a big deal, and everyone does it differently. In the eastern parts of North Carolina, whole hogs cooked over oak hardwood dominate the scene, and the sauce (a thin, peppery vinegar sauce) add

Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound ground beef½ cup chopped onion1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 teaspoons garlic powder1½ teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1½ cups w

Be sure to clean your pans as soon as they’re cool enough to handle. Scrub gently with a stiff-bristle brush or a non-scratch scouring pad. Water leads to rust, so avoid submerging your cast-iron cookware. As to whether to use soap—that’s up to you.

Banana Fritters 55 Carrot Cake Doughnuts 59 Coconut Cake Doughnuts 59 Dark-and-Spicy Doughnut Holes 55 French Crullers with Citrus Glaze 58 Garlic and Herb Focaccia 41 Lard Biscuits 44 Strawberry Muffins with Goat Cheese 77 Strawberry Streusel Bread

Makes 1 (8x4-inch) loaf 2½ cups halved and hulled fresh strawberries1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar½ cup unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs, lightly beaten2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground