Large cast iron pot being used to reduce sugar maple sap to maple syrup, traditional reduction method. Stock Photo

RMEHTW1C–Large cast iron pot being used to reduce sugar maple sap to maple syrup, traditional reduction method.

Hungarian beef goulash cooked in a large cast iron pot, ingredients paprika, beef, carrots, and potatoes. Stock Photo

RMP0YHEA–Hungarian beef goulash cooked in a large cast iron pot, ingredients paprika, beef, carrots, and potatoes.

Large cast iron pots being used to reduce sugar maple sap to syrup Stock Photo

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Large cast iron pot filled with Spanish stew, olives, chicken, potatoes, coriander, parsley, sun dried tomatoes, served on oak table with ladle Stock Photo

RMJ25X51–Large cast iron pot filled with Spanish stew, olives, chicken, potatoes, coriander, parsley, sun dried tomatoes, served on oak table with ladle

Cooking rice pilaf in a large cast-iron pot on fire Stock Photo

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RF2TBM890–Cooking rice pilaf in a large cast-iron pot on fire

Large cast iron pot of spicy chili cooking over a campfire Stock Photo

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Giant large iron ornate pot Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, China. Stock Photo

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A young kitten playing inside a large cast-iron pot. Stock Photo

RFBMD57Y–A young kitten playing inside a large cast-iron pot.

RMHE2RMW–Giant large iron ornate pot Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, China.

RF2C9C4D5–Cooking rice pilaf in a large cast-iron pot on fire