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.

Worst quality

really well made product.

fantastic product

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.

This makes smaller sized waffles. Takes abit of practise to get the perfect waffles - the timing depends on your stove and how big a flame you use. It came with a thick layer of seasoning, which i burnt off on a pit post bbq. Don’t do it indoors though, it will stink up the home. Love this as an healthier alternative to the non stick waffle machines.

no instructions provided..sealed cast iron as per my other cast iron cookware ...still waffles stick...can't recommend this product

Cómo todo utensilio de cocina hecho de este material, hay que encontrarle la manera. Mi recomendación es separar ambas partes y calentar cada una en una hornilla diferente pero de manera simultánea. Verter la mezcla en una de las mitades, esperar unos 20-30 segundos y después colocar la otra mitad de la wafflera y cerrarApagar el fuego y dejar ahí unos 3 minutosAsí quedan unos waffles hermosos.

Gem of a waffle maker!!! Highly recommend Makes wonderfully crispy waffles on the outside and soft on the inside, and fully non stick.

I absolutely love this waffle iron. Although it says it's meant for a gas stove or camping stove, I used it on my coil electric stove. Perfect high protein cottage cheese & egg waffles, no issues whatsoever. Very happy with this purchase.