Is this actually cast iron without any coatings such as ceramic, paint, or other non-stick coatings on it?
1470828
There are no coatings on it. It's plain black cast iron. I seasoned mine three times before I used it and nothing stuck and it cleaned up easily.
2102625
It isn't shiny stainless steel but has some sort of non-stick coating on it. It's a good iron.
588210
It is ALL non-stick CAST IRON. Heat will not effect it. However, I don't cook at 500º, so I cannot address the temperature part of your question, I have used it at 450º..
980420
The inside base of the unit is stainless steel ... there is no nonstick coating anywhere. BTW it is easy to clean.
172279
Cast iron is the "original" nonstick cooking surface. All iron will rust. However, a properly seasoned & maintained piece of cast iron will provide a rustproof, nonstick cooking surface for decades.
54468
No it is not cast iron; the tea pot and cups are made of a ceramic material and are sturdy but definitely do not have the finish nor weight of cast iron pieces.
1998760
No, it is a stainless steel pot that cleans up easily if one soaks it in hot, soapy water for a bit. No need to worry about nonstick coating becoming part of your dish! :)
1158229
It is steel but seems to have a coating on it that makes it really nonstick.
1197687
It's cast iron so you shouldn't expect a perfectly smooth surface like a coated non-stick skillet. Mine was delivered in excellent condition and I have had no issues with the cooking surface.
1268433
No, there is no porcelain coating.They are smooth cast iron and "seasoned" quickly with some wipes of oil and low heat before I used for food. Now I give it a few swipes with veg oil every few uses to keep it that way.
727968
It has a polished metal surface that does not appear to have any non stick material on it. It glides very easy over fabric and is the best iron we have owned in our 38 years of marriage.
769974
It does have a coating. Every cast iron pot will have a black Teflon type of coating
1965640
The finish is cast iron. There are no chemically applied "non-stick" compounds. Just the old fashioned cast iron. Remember to keep this seasoned with a vegetable oil or it will rust.
1965638
There is no "coating" but the cast iron is "pre-seasoned" and is truly non-stick - we just wipe clean with soapy water and a "scrunchy" (non-abrasive). We mostly use it for bacon on the griddle when camping, but also to hold down the English Muffins to get a great "grilled" top - works great
1933752
Yes. It is enameled cast iron, and I don't know why I waited so long to buy one. It works just great!
439212
No ...only cast iron. By seasoning the pan you create your own non stick surface.
1336364
i believe it works like a cast iron skillet. you season it so there is NO non-stick coating. i have had mine for a long time and absolutely love it, inside and outside.