Inside the Factory Series 5 Episode 6 Pots and Pans 2019
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How a foundry in France produces a cast iron pot every five seconds - from the arrival of 20 tonnes of crude iron right through to brightly coloured orange casserole dishes. How a South African iron ore mine - one of the largest in the world - produces a staggering 670,000 tonnes every day. The science behind cooking the perfect casserole - more cooking time isn't always better. The history of one-pot cooking to prepare simple meals, from communal ovens to 1970s slow cookers. How casting iron in sand moulds democratised the kitchen through affordable cookware.
- Released: 2020-04-14
- Runtime: 55 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Cherry Healey, Gregg Wallace, Ruth Goodman
- Director: Lena Piper, Michael Rees, Lucy Carter, Sanjay Singhal
