For exotic cuisines or home spun favorites, the Lodge Cast Iron mini wok retains heat well, making short work of any dish. Since 1896, the Lodge family has been casting premium iron cookware at our Tennessee foundry. As the sole American manufacturer of cast iron cookware, we are proud to carry on the legacy started by our great grandfather Joseph Lodge. We don't just make products; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.. The right tool for searing, sauteing, simmering, braising, bakind roasting, frying. . Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating. . At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire.