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Cast Iron
- clovishound
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Re: Cast Iron
I've no idea what the market is like now, but even though the name may command a premium price, at times there are items available at flea markets and such that are priced quite reasonably. The biggest issue I have with the Lodge is the rough casting surfaces. A little time with a ROS would likely take care of that problem.
Of course, in order to get a bargain on an old Griswold, you will likely have to spend some time combing the fleas. That can be a lot of fun. I have trouble passing by the tables with old woodworking tools. I already have far more hand planes in my shop than I could ever use.
Of course, in order to get a bargain on an old Griswold, you will likely have to spend some time combing the fleas. That can be a lot of fun. I have trouble passing by the tables with old woodworking tools. I already have far more hand planes in my shop than I could ever use.
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- Tenderfoot
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Re: Cast Iron
If there's anything better than a Porterhouse cooked in a cast iron skillet, I haven't found it yet. I have two Lodges one 10 inch and one that's lot bigger.
That 10 inch skillet is one of the best things my daughter ever bought me.
That 10 inch skillet is one of the best things my daughter ever bought me.
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Is there a secret to cooking steak on cast iron? Going to be cooking for just me Thursday night.Steak on cast iron is something I haven't tried. Too darned cold to grill out!
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A Lot of Butter and Garlic!
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- Tenderfoot
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Re: Cast Iron
Kosher salt in the bottom of the pan. Get the pan hot and throw in the steak and sear on both sides. I put mine in a 400 degree oven for a couple of minutes if it's real thick. Then finish on the stove top.
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Covered or open?
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I can remember saying I'd never own a GLOCK,never own an AR15 and never get married. I found out that never is a long,long time!
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Thank you! I'll give that a whirl.
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I can remember saying I'd never own a GLOCK,never own an AR15 and never get married. I found out that never is a long,long time!
Re: Cast Iron
I have a sizeable collection of cast iron that was handed down through my Mom's side of the family starting with my Great Grand Mother.
It's from the 20's/30's, and came across the Great Plains, ala "Grapes of Rath" to Oregon, where my Grandmother and her family settled down.
It's all Griswold and Axford, I'm using some of it as wall decoration in the Kitchen (I still have fond memories of her making hub cap sized pancakes in the skillet shown in the upper left) and the rest is working cookware.
One of my favorites is an Axford "Broiler" that is great for burgers and steaks. Yes... that's glass top cooktop, but it's not what I use to cook with for cast iron, I have one of those single burner table top butane stoves, nothing beats gas for temperature control.
For cast iron seasoning, nothing beats flax seed oil. I found an explanation of the seasoning process that said it's the polymerization of the oil via controlled heat, and that flax seed was the best oil to use... I tried it and have to agree, very durable.
I had to chuckle about clovishound's comment about not making it past the old woodworking tools to get to the cast iron, I have the same problem... Stanley planes, auger bits and braces, chisels, saws, clamps...
It's from the 20's/30's, and came across the Great Plains, ala "Grapes of Rath" to Oregon, where my Grandmother and her family settled down.
It's all Griswold and Axford, I'm using some of it as wall decoration in the Kitchen (I still have fond memories of her making hub cap sized pancakes in the skillet shown in the upper left) and the rest is working cookware.
One of my favorites is an Axford "Broiler" that is great for burgers and steaks. Yes... that's glass top cooktop, but it's not what I use to cook with for cast iron, I have one of those single burner table top butane stoves, nothing beats gas for temperature control.
For cast iron seasoning, nothing beats flax seed oil. I found an explanation of the seasoning process that said it's the polymerization of the oil via controlled heat, and that flax seed was the best oil to use... I tried it and have to agree, very durable.
I had to chuckle about clovishound's comment about not making it past the old woodworking tools to get to the cast iron, I have the same problem... Stanley planes, auger bits and braces, chisels, saws, clamps...
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Most of our stuff is 10" or 12" Lodge, very well seasoned as they got a lot of use and abuse. It's always interesting to see the look on guests faces when I tell them that beautiful steak they are eating was NOT done on a grill or plancha but in a simple cast iron pan.
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