cast iron cookware

[DangerousDave]

Another good place to pick up cast iron cookware is at Croy Creek Traders Fair. It's a big Flea Market on the other side of Brazil, Indiana.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

The Trail of Courage in Fulton County in September had some nice old pieces.The prices were about market value,but they had a good selection.

 

[HoughMade]

The other day, I was treated to pictures on Facebook posted by a friend of mine, that showed all of his cast iron cookware in a very hot campfire because....wait for it...

They need to be "decontaminated" of gluten.

 

[JettaKnight]

The other day, I was treated to pictures on Facebook posted by a friend of mine, that showed all of his cast iron cookware in a very hot campfire because....wait for it...

They need to be "decontaminated" of gluten.

Time to reassess that friendship.

 

[HoughMade]

Time to reassess that friendship.

He was doing it for his wife.

He gets a "happy wife, happy life" pass and I'm here to support him in his time of need.

 

[DangerousDave]

I've heard of guys putting their cast iron in a campfire to burn the rust off of them, But gluten, that's a new one for me. I guess if mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

 

[pitbulld45]

Another good place to pick up cast iron cookware is at Croy Creek Traders Fair. It's a big Flea Market on the other side of Brazil, Indiana.

IMO the prices at Croy Creek have gotten way to high. Back about five years ago you could get good deals on great pieces.

 

[pitbulld45]

I've heard of guys putting their cast iron in a campfire to burn the rust off of them, But gluten, that's a new one for me. I guess if mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

With the older pieces you have to be careful of hot fires, they could warp, also if they turn red there is a good chance that they wont hold a seasoning again.

 

[bacon#1]

Had some time today to do some detail work after camping season. After the Temps today wish I was out in the woods somewhere using this stuff. Mainly Lodge stuff. Few of the pans are Griswolds. The pot with no lid is a Puritan, only one I've seen.

By far the one I use the most is the reversible griddle. Mainly for indoor and outdoor bacon making.

 

[lonehoosier]

Nice collection you got there. It does get addictive

Heres some of mine. I have quite a few more in the garage that I use for camping.

 

[Leadeye]

That's a lot of pots.

 

[jspy5]

Would that reversible griddle work very well on an indoor electric range ? I'd like to have one but that's my dilemma.

 

[lonehoosier]

Would that reversible griddle work very well on an indoor electric range ? I'd like to have one but that's my dilemma.

It seem the answer is yes and no.

https://www.leaf.tv/articles/can-a-cast-iron-skillet-be-used-on-a-glass-top-stove/

I don’t know if the griddle will cover the elements.

 

[bacon#1]

Would that reversible griddle work very well on an indoor electric range ? I'd like to have one but that's my dilemma.

It works, just not great. In home I mainly use it as a baking pan for bacon. Camping it gets used over a fire and works well for anything.

 

[JettaKnight]

Time to bump this thread.

Serious Eats did a review of new cast iron.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Nice collection you got there. It does get addictive

Heres some of mine. I have quite a few more in the garage that I use for camping.

I'm very jealous of your fancy table cast iron. I'd love a similar set up.

 

[Irukanji]

Consider a legged dutch oven style if you think you will cook in a campfire, it can be used in an oven too, but the legs have to fit between the rack slats or set on a cookie sheet.

I use new cast iron for a couple of months when new cooking anything that needs fat. I keep the heat lower and put little fat in to wipe around as it is cooling. Seems to be good after that time.

Older Wagner is great stuff and Lodge is OK for new. You might look at some garage sales and auctions and maybe get some pieces cheap that are in good shape. I have sandblasted two and re seasoned them in the past and they worked great but your mileage may vary!

I have always heard to keep your acids minimized, like tomatoes, chili, etc., to avoid damaging the cast iron, but don't know if it is true.

Enjoy!

 

[Thor]

If it's seasoned right the tomatoes don't bother cast iron. I cook sauces and salsa in mine all the time. If it's not seasoned it will rust it up good though.

 

[lonehoosier]

If it's seasoned right the tomatoes don't bother cast iron. I cook sauces and salsa in mine all the time. If it's not seasoned it will rust it up good though.

^^^^^ T H I S ^^^^^

 

[JettaKnight]

Time for a non-partisan, good feeling bump of this thread.

If it's seasoned right the tomatoes don't bother cast iron. I cook sauces and salsa in mine all the time. If it's not seasoned it will rust it up good though.

Yup. I've been making baked ziti in my 14" skillet.



Last night I felt nostalgic, and made fried chicken and gravy in grandma's (well, mine now) Griswold.