Cast iron cooking dates back hundreds of years and has recently experienced a surge in popularity. The recipes in this report are some of the best to cook in cast iron vessels either on a stovetop, grill or in an open campfire.

Regardless of the cooking method used, you'll be pleased with the delicious dishes that this cookware produces. The meats sear well, cook perfectly and all the vegetables retain most of their nutritional values. The evenly distributed heat makes cooking a breeze.

If you don't own any cast iron yet, purchase at least one piece and give some of these recipes a try. We are sure you'll be hooked on cast iron cooking.