Rome's #1100 Old Fashioned Waffle Iron, Cast Iron

I love the latest addition to my cast iron collection. I had given up on getting a cast iron waffle pan, because all I could find were non-stick and/or electric. I stay away from non-stick completely, so I had no way of making waffles. Despite the shipping and customs, I decided to splurge on this, because there were no other options. The pan is so cute and well designed. Since it’s not huge in size, it’s kind of lightweight (I mean as lightweight as cast iron can get). It comes covered in a wax coating. What I did was wash it first in soap and warm water. Then I heated it on stove, with the plates on two different burners (since they are not welded together at the hinge you can take them apart). Upon heating, you will see wax melting and glistening. Then take the hot plates and put in sink and splash tap water. This will remove all the wax. Then wash again with soap. How to season: Pan plates back on burners. Heat again. Once it dries completely, spread oil thinly (don’t use too much oil) on the whole pan, inside and out including handles. Then let it heat on medium for 10 minutes or so. It will start smoking and changing colour into dark brown. This is oil polymerising and this is what makes cast iron non-stick naturally and protects from rust. Then apply another layer of oil and let it smoke another 10 minutes. By now you will have turned the whole pan into a dark brown shade. Voila, you have now seasoned the pan successfully. Let the pan come to room temperature. Wipe thoroughly with paper/cloth towel and store. Make sure your kitchen is well ventilated while you season, because it is gonna fill up with smoke. When you clean after making waffles, do not scour or use too much soap so that the seasoning stays intact.

You may think an electric waffle maker would make more sense (and most are cheaper) but after a lot of research got this one and it does not disappoint.

really well made product.

fantastic product

Worst quality

Its very small and heavy, really challenging to hold and 100% chance of getting burnt. Worst part, its not a single piece but two separate plates hooked.