As with (almost) every other material, the same applies to cast iron: the more solid, the more balanced the reaction to heat input. This applies to the distribution as well as to the storage of heat. Cast iron gives off an excellent storage medium, if you will, and is therefore ideally suited for applications such as this - because when cooking vegetables, meat and eggs in a wok, it is ultimately precisely these two things that matter: that the heat supplied is evenly distributed from the bottom to the top of the cooking vessel, and that the vessel remains warm, if not hot, all around for the entire duration of the cooking process. The most suitable heat source is the gas stove, but you can also use our cast iron wok on electric stove or grill. As big and heavy as it is, it's perfect for cooking with (or for) visitors. Our tip: Try a creamy stir-fried risotto from the grill!

Victoria in Medellín, Colombia, has known this for three generations. It is now 101 years since grandfather Raúl learned all the skills of iron casting. He was soon able to set up his own workshop, where he initially mainly cast small handicraft items in molds and offered them for sale. His love of cooking and good food then gave the company founder the idea of producing a cast-iron grain mill. Looking back, this was the start of an international success story, as the Victoria iron foundry now sells its cookware in 32 countries around the world.

Before leaving the now fully automated production line, each piece is baked with linseed oil (burnished) or enameled in the traditional way and is therefore not only protected against corrosion, but also ready for immediate use. You can therefore use your cast-iron pans and pots straight away. Just preheat them for a few minutes and perhaps use a little more fat than usual the first few times, especially to preserve the browning and prevent sticking. And please also remember to use highly acidic foods with caution and not to use your cast iron cookware to store food. Tip: You can freshen up burnished cast iron at any time with a little grapeseed or linseed oil.

Care instructions: You should not put cast iron in the dishwasher. To clean it, simply wipe the surface thoroughly. You can easily remove an occasionally occurring rust stain by applying a small amount of cooking oil with kitchen tissue.  Please note that cast iron may leave marks on glass-ceramic surfaces.