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Brand | Rome Industries |
Material | Cast Iron |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 1 Pounds |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
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Flavor | 3.8 | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Easy to clean | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.5 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
Sold By | IDMACommerce | HAOKE INC | Terra Distribution | Varsity Line Products | HAOKE INC | Amazon.com |
capacity | 1 pounds | 1 inches | 0.35 cups | 3.75 liters | 1 pounds | 1 liters |
material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | aluminum alloy, stainless steel, phenolic resin | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Aluminum with phenolic handle |
has nonstick coating | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
oven safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
model name | Old Fashioned Waffle Iron - Cast Iron | — | KS-2936 | — | — | Belgium Waffler |
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Rome Old Fashioned Waffle Iron
Dinner's over, dusk has passed, the moon has started its arc in silence. The family sits around the campfire. Stories are told. You've found the perfect log to sit on. Now the job is to find that balance between being chilled by the nighttime air & too hot from the fire. 'It must be midnight', you think excitedly, but it's probably only 8:30. Someone brings up the subject of dessert.
With a nod to the nostalgia of the past, Rome's waffle iron makes big waffles in the traditional round shape. The two sides of the iron connect using our famous hinge system for secure use and easy cleanup. This design works best on a 2-burner camp stove or gas stove.
Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 1 inches
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Brand | Rome Industries |
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Material | Cast Iron |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 1 Pounds |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Is Oven Safe | No |
Model Name | Old Fashioned Waffle Iron - Cast Iron |
Has Nonstick Coating | No |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 6.75 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Rome Products |
ASIN | B000BWCTL0 |
Item model number | 1100 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,825 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #127 in Waffle Irons |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 6, 2005 |
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Old Fashioned Waffle Iron - Cast Iron
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Customers like the quality of the waffle iron. They say it makes beautiful crispy waffles. They also like the taste. However, some customers have reported issues with the heat, saying that it causes lots of smoke and the short handles get very hot. Opinions are mixed on size, stickiness, ease of use, value, and cleanability.
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Customers like the quality of the waffle iron. They say it makes the best waffles, and it's a good waffle maker that will last years. Some customers also mention that the waffels are excellent and highly refined. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.
"...These Rome Waffle Irons are so well made they ship with a lovely small folio type tag that is tied with twine that has recipes inside and gives..." Read more
"...That may have spoiled me.While the overall quality is pretty good, I really, really came to appreciate the fact that Lodge ships its..." Read more
"...Pro: low cost, lasts forever with a minimum amount of care. Can take it camping." Read more
"...So they work fine. Nevertheless, the fact that we had to grind the two pieces to make them fit is really unacceptable...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the saute fry pan. They say the resulting waffles have a crisp, full flavored exterior. They also say the texture and flavor is better than the electric stuff. Some mention the crust is really crisp, but the middle is still tender. They can make soft waffle or crunchy skin and soft inside waffle. The seasoning has also gotten better over uses and is truly non stick.
"...waffle makers, but it is rewarding getting those perfect, delicious waffles that you carefully and skillfully made...." Read more
"...I've made in this (after the first few that burned on one side) have been tasty...." Read more
"...I think it would make really crispy and evenly-done bacon, with no curling at the ends. Well, except for when the waffle shape makes it curl...." Read more
"...LOVE this waffle iron as it makes the most wonderful light, crispy waffles and it is fun to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the saute fry pan. Some mention that it is easy to use and takes up very little space, making it the perfect size for one person. However, others say that the size may seem small, yet it takes as much batter (1/2 cup) to make a waffle. The handle is small and the connection of the two pieces can be a bit tight.
"...Con: Small, you'd take forever to cook for a family. Maybe own two of these for a 4 burner stove?..." Read more
"...The design takes up little room and isn't too heavy, bulky, or over-engineered...." Read more
"I received a waffle iron where the two pieces did not fit...." Read more
"...The handles seemed small at first, but they weren't dangerous or difficult to handle while cooking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stickiness of the saute fry pan. Some mention that there is no sticking once you season the cast iron, while others say that it still sticks really bad.
"...All the pancakes came out without sticking. And they are delicious...." Read more
"...However, it wasn't completely cooked and stuck. However, after some trial and error, I found that 375°-400° is the sweet spot...." Read more
"...the irons once at the beginning of the first waffle and they did not stick to the pan when not spraying each subsequent waffle...." Read more
"...the pans for the first waffle, then didn't for the second, and they stuck a bit. So I buttered between each waffle thereafter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the saute fry pan. Some mention that it is easy enough to use, with good instructions on how to remove paraffin, and season it. They find the theory of the method simple, and the method of seasoning worked great. However, others say that it takes some getting used to and requires diligence and patience.
"...either the surface is a PFOA coating, or it's ceramic and it flakes after a short time, or the plates are not removable so you can't wash them...." Read more
"...If you are interested in making your own charcoal it is very easy...." Read more
"...Now, the bad. Don't worry, there's not much. This thing is a pain to season...." Read more
"...So easy and we splurge with the butter. It recommends 2-7 TBS butter. We go for 6-7. Yup. Delish.*..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the saute fry pan. Some mention that it's a very good product for the price, and worth the little extra hassle. However, others say that it was a total waste of money and not worth the mess and time.
"...and easy as some of the electric waffle makers, but it is rewarding getting those perfect, delicious waffles that you carefully and skillfully made...." Read more
"...first time we used this it was nothing but trouble, hassle, and wasted time.It's shipped with a wax and removing that was not simple...." Read more
"...Pro: low cost, lasts forever with a minimum amount of care. Can take it camping." Read more
"...The teeth do not align with Rome products. Totally useless to me. Wish Rome would sell scrapers. Would have purchased them, too." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanability of the saute fry pan. Some mention it's easy to clean, while others say it'll get messy. Some say it can be difficult to remove the paraffin wax coating. Overall, opinions are mixed and depend on personal preferences.
"...If too much oil is left on it, it will become sticky and hard to scrub off. Thinner is better when it comes to seasoning...." Read more
"...And they are delicious.Cleanup was minimal, rinse, dry, put back on the stove for a quick heat to remove the last of the water...." Read more
"...The electric waffle maker was so hard to clean because the batter would drip into all the little crevices in front and behind it and we couldn't..." Read more
"...Even after our first time using it, it required virtually NO clean up. We just let it cool, and then brushed it out...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heat of the saute fry pan. They mention that high temperature causes lots of smoke, the short handles get very hot, and the heat is uneven on the waffle iron. They also say that each iron needs to be heated and that using one pan can lose its warmth. Some customers also mention that the waffel iron slightly smoked for 30 minutes while it was in the oven and that one side burnt.
"...Also, wear oven mitts or welders gloves, as the short handles get very hot. Then pour in your batter, and cook on the first side for 3 minutes...." Read more
"...It smoked things up pretty bad...." Read more
"...Maybe own two of these for a 4 burner stove? You need to keep both sides hot as you peel out the cooked waffle, so I kept putting the "top" back on..." Read more
"...First at a low temp, then raised it because I'm impatient. High temp caused lots of smoke - do not recommend. Probably medium heat it best...." Read more
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I had a used nonstick belgian waffle maker that lost its coating, so any attempt to make waffles would just stick. However, I wanted something I could keep forever without worrying about a nonstick coating failure. They're convenient, but they're expensive and such a waste. And vintage cast iron waffle makers are nice, but they're so expensive. There's very few brand new cast iron waffle makers you can buy now, but Rome is one of the few. The design takes up little room and isn't too heavy, bulky, or over-engineered. This allows it to remain an affordable option, that and being made in China probably helps cut down on costs too. I'd love a new American made piece, but there just aren't many options. However, I've been very pleased with this waffle iron overall.
The iron arrived with a coating of wax, which was quite thick in some areas. Scrubbing it would've been a pain, so I put them in a 500° oven till it stopped smoking. There was a lot of smoke, so be warned. I had to run my air, a fan, air filter, and open the window to help clear it out. Eventually, I was left with bare iron. Next, it needed to be seasoned, as it wasn't seasoned from the factory like Lodge cast iron is.
To season, I did this process 4 times. On the outside, I poured a small amount of canola oil and spread it in all the nooks and crannies with a paper towel. Then, I used a fresh paper towel to wipe it all off. This may seem counterintuitive, but you will be left with a very thin coating of oil on the outside. When it's heated enough, it will polymerize and become a layer of seasoning. If too much oil is left on it, it will become sticky and hard to scrub off. Thinner is better when it comes to seasoning. The inside would be so hard to do with paper towels, so I found that using a pastry brush with a very light amount of oil does the job. Use the pastry brush to spead it everywhere on the inside, leaving only a thin layer. Your do not want any oil pooling in the waffle part, so be conservative in how much is used. After there's a thin layer all over, place it in a 400° oven for an hour, then turn it off and let it cool in the oven. Repeat this process 3-4 times to build up a good base coating.
After it is properly seasoned, you can begin cooking! My first attempt didn't go over so well. I cooked them for 3 minutes, per the included instructions, and used a boxed waffle mix. However, it wasn't completely cooked and stuck. However, after some trial and error, I found that 375°-400° is the sweet spot. Preheat each side on a burner to that temp range, then use a pastry brush to lightly oil the inside. Also, wear oven mitts or welders gloves, as the short handles get very hot. Then pour in your batter, and cook on the first side for 3 minutes. After that, flip it over and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes, or maybe longer if needed. After this, you should have perfect waffles that releases beautifully. I used a butter knife to get it to come out, but it was completely effortless and fell out once I got it started. The more you cook with it, the better your seasoning will be on the inside.
To find the temp of the irons, I'd strongly recommend getting an infrared thermometer. You get instant feedback on the temperature, and I use it a lot when cooking with my other cast iron skillets. It's especially helpful with cooking eggs. Once you have this, you can find the right settings on your range to get in the cooking temp-zone. I found that 3 was the perfect setting for my burners, but yours may vary. After figuring everything out, it's really not too bad making waffles. They aren't super thick, but they are still good sized waffles, in my opinion. Also, my batter didn't call for an egg, but I added it to hopefully give it more structure when cooked.
You also might not need to clean it after every use, but if there is some waffle stuck to it, some hot water and a stiff brush will do the trick. Also, don't be afraid to use soap; it will not destroy your seasoning. After it's washed, wipe it off and place it on a burner for a few minutes to let the rest of the water evaporate. Don't let it air dry, as sitting water can and will rust your iron.
This may not be as fast and easy as some of the electric waffle makers, but it is rewarding getting those perfect, delicious waffles that you carefully and skillfully made. Plus, if well taken care of, this can be something that is passed down through the generations. This is also a great alternative if you want less chemical-non-stick cookware. Overall, I'm very happy with my new waffle iron and can't wait to start cooking with it some more, especially when I go camping! This fits in well with the rest of my cast iron cookware. I'd highly recommend this to anyone, whether you're new to cast iron or someone more experienced.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
I had a used nonstick belgian waffle maker that lost its coating, so any attempt to make waffles would just stick. However, I wanted something I could keep forever without worrying about a nonstick coating failure. They're convenient, but they're expensive and such a waste. And vintage cast iron waffle makers are nice, but they're so expensive. There's very few brand new cast iron waffle makers you can buy now, but Rome is one of the few. The design takes up little room and isn't too heavy, bulky, or over-engineered. This allows it to remain an affordable option, that and being made in China probably helps cut down on costs too. I'd love a new American made piece, but there just aren't many options. However, I've been very pleased with this waffle iron overall.
The iron arrived with a coating of wax, which was quite thick in some areas. Scrubbing it would've been a pain, so I put them in a 500° oven till it stopped smoking. There was a lot of smoke, so be warned. I had to run my air, a fan, air filter, and open the window to help clear it out. Eventually, I was left with bare iron. Next, it needed to be seasoned, as it wasn't seasoned from the factory like Lodge cast iron is.
To season, I did this process 4 times. On the outside, I poured a small amount of canola oil and spread it in all the nooks and crannies with a paper towel. Then, I used a fresh paper towel to wipe it all off. This may seem counterintuitive, but you will be left with a very thin coating of oil on the outside. When it's heated enough, it will polymerize and become a layer of seasoning. If too much oil is left on it, it will become sticky and hard to scrub off. Thinner is better when it comes to seasoning. The inside would be so hard to do with paper towels, so I found that using a pastry brush with a very light amount of oil does the job. Use the pastry brush to spead it everywhere on the inside, leaving only a thin layer. Your do not want any oil pooling in the waffle part, so be conservative in how much is used. After there's a thin layer all over, place it in a 400° oven for an hour, then turn it off and let it cool in the oven. Repeat this process 3-4 times to build up a good base coating.
After it is properly seasoned, you can begin cooking! My first attempt didn't go over so well. I cooked them for 3 minutes, per the included instructions, and used a boxed waffle mix. However, it wasn't completely cooked and stuck. However, after some trial and error, I found that 375°-400° is the sweet spot. Preheat each side on a burner to that temp range, then use a pastry brush to lightly oil the inside. Also, wear oven mitts or welders gloves, as the short handles get very hot. Then pour in your batter, and cook on the first side for 3 minutes. After that, flip it over and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes, or maybe longer if needed. After this, you should have perfect waffles that releases beautifully. I used a butter knife to get it to come out, but it was completely effortless and fell out once I got it started. The more you cook with it, the better your seasoning will be on the inside.
To find the temp of the irons, I'd strongly recommend getting an infrared thermometer. You get instant feedback on the temperature, and I use it a lot when cooking with my other cast iron skillets. It's especially helpful with cooking eggs. Once you have this, you can find the right settings on your range to get in the cooking temp-zone. I found that 3 was the perfect setting for my burners, but yours may vary. After figuring everything out, it's really not too bad making waffles. They aren't super thick, but they are still good sized waffles, in my opinion. Also, my batter didn't call for an egg, but I added it to hopefully give it more structure when cooked.
You also might not need to clean it after every use, but if there is some waffle stuck to it, some hot water and a stiff brush will do the trick. Also, don't be afraid to use soap; it will not destroy your seasoning. After it's washed, wipe it off and place it on a burner for a few minutes to let the rest of the water evaporate. Don't let it air dry, as sitting water can and will rust your iron.
This may not be as fast and easy as some of the electric waffle makers, but it is rewarding getting those perfect, delicious waffles that you carefully and skillfully made. Plus, if well taken care of, this can be something that is passed down through the generations. This is also a great alternative if you want less chemical-non-stick cookware. Overall, I'm very happy with my new waffle iron and can't wait to start cooking with it some more, especially when I go camping! This fits in well with the rest of my cast iron cookware. I'd highly recommend this to anyone, whether you're new to cast iron or someone more experienced.
I bought one of the Nostalgia non stick copper griddles with warming tray to use with it and get much more use out of it. My spouse and I can fit our Rome Waffle Iron’s small size on our griddle, also make vegetarian soy Morningstar bacon and eggs next to it, and still make ourselves waffles. With the Nostalgia Electrics griddle’s warming tray, we can place our finished waffle in to keep warm while we cook our other waffle on holidays and weekends.
Since it is cast iron, we can also use it outdoors in our back yard on weekends when we sometimes make wood smoked vegetarian breakfasts on our rolling fire pit. We gather wood from our trees we have trimmed. This we stack up in a spot in our backyard that is stone so we do not hurt the plants. We stack it decorative, making it look like a giant beaver dam that is up on land. This wood dries and we continually have ethical wood at the ready to cook outdoors with when we feel like it. I even make my own charcoal.
I visited some people in Malawi, Africa and while I was there they showed me they made their own charcoal. These people did all of their cooking outdoors. Before this, I had no idea I could make my own charcoal. If you have a yard and want to gather ethical wood for a vegetarian barbeque I advise instead of purchasing wood you take some ethical wood trimmings (do not cut down a tree, you may have to wait until your pile of sticks/twig trimmings is large enough.) I gathered and pruned mine in my yard for over a year before we even bought our firepit. That is how we continually have enough wood because I spent a few years batching those twigs up in my yard before I purchased my firepit. Instead of buying a log rack my spouse and I constructed what resembles a giant beaver dam on our own land and one that is not in water so it looks unique. When I look out my back window I sometimes almost expect to see a giant 14 foot tall beaver with a paddle tail and a twig in his mouth, our wood pile is that cute to me. Since we have so many smaller pieces of wood, this would not have been the most logical best choice for us. We use our Works Jawsaw to cut the larger pieces to size. This is a very safe chainsaw and I can even cut wood sitting down with it. We oil it with high grade vegetable oil since we cook with it. When I trim I believe in the use of vegetable oil as it lubricates the cut made on the tree giving it helpful emollients. I never use machine oil when pruning.
If you are interested in making your own charcoal it is very easy. Just let the fire extinguish on its own safely, make sure a spark screen is over it. This must be done overnight since it takes a while. When it is cool sift it. Homemade charcoal is what remains after the sifting. I sift my ash and coals with my spark screen. I repurpose snack bags, for example, organic corn chip and Cheeto bags and taking a funnel I fill these with the sifted homemade charcoal. I heat seal the filled bags of charcoal with my Foodsaver vacuum sealer. This is fantastic charcoal, better than any I have ever bought, and smells amazing and works great. Any person with a yard and an ethical wood fire can do something similar.
I use my fantastic waffle iron in my back yard also as a type of pie iron, besides making waffles. I make homemade funnel cake mix and I can put this and homemade pizzelles mix in it. It has both indoor and outdoor uses for me.
I can use it as a panini press when I make my paninis, turning it upside down and searing my vegetarian panini. As a result of buying my Rome Waffle Iron I no longer want a panini press, nor electric waffle maker nor pizzelle maker. My Rome Waffle Iron does it all, it is that fantastic! I appreciate the cast iron nature of it immensely and this is why I multi task it so much I am certain.
These are so decorative! When mine is not in use I place it in my dining room on top of one of my mini heaters that looks a bit like a woodstove with a fake fire look-note these have very plastic looking legs that are only formed on one side, one of the AKDY 16" Retro-Style Floor Freestanding Vintage Electric Stove Heater Fireplace AK-ND-18D2P (Vintage Red) that are available new on Amazon. I recommend these little fake woodstove heaters with reservation. Do not expect these little electric woodstoves to look just like a woodstove or fireplace, they do not. But if you are okay with that as I am then these are adorable. The knobs do need to be painted with clear coat nail polish so they do not discolor over time. My waffle iron sitting there on mine in my dining room looks a lot like an old fashioned bed warmer from the 1800s and I look at it each time I eat in my little dining room unless it has just made waffles and is on my griddle in my kitchen of course. To make my wood stove much more realistic to me most mornings I take my Adaptive Sound Technologies Sound+Sleep SE Special Edition Sleep Sound Machine, White Noise Machine from my bedroom, and hiding it next to my woodstove set it on the sound of a fireplace to make my mini stove seem to come alive with the crackle of very realistic fireplace sound effect.
These Rome Waffle Irons are so well made they ship with a lovely small folio type tag that is tied with twine that has recipes inside and gives instructions on how to season these waffle irons. I saved mine, carefully unwinding the twine and tied it to the handle of one of my small cabinets filled with mason jars I keep my various mueslis in to make custom homemade cereals with.
If you are reading this, from the old fashioned sound of it you might assume I look old. Let me assure you I do not. I am a 5 foot nine inches tall type, very young looking, 24 inch waist, married, attractive female with a Baywatch figure who is a multi award winning writer, director, producer and formerly also acted. I also play many instruments and compose music. I happen to like what I have coined a ‘new’ fashioned look, which is a bit of a compendium of old and new. Obviously, I think house and home are very important and I am also a vegetarian for ethical reasons.
I think these Rome Waffle Irons are the best quality well made, cast iron, small waffle irons.-Julie Sands