Cast Iron skillet/dutch oven question

[610Alpha]

Got a skillet for $10...has some rust on it but I am sure i can clean it up. Thanks for everyone's input.

[610Alpha]

My folks came over Sat night and found out that my Step Dad has some old cast iron skillets in the basement....he said "if I'd known you were looking for one I would have given you one"....oh well....I told him if he doesn't want them I will take them. No I just need to find a dutch oven.

[SCinPNW]

While sitting in a waiting room today I picked up the August 2011 Sunset magazine and they had a few dutch oven recipes that looked pretty good. You can find them here: http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/easy...0418000067516/

Enjoy!
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[lcas-271]

We've been cooking with nothing but cast iron for a couple years now. All together I think we have 11 or 12 pieces, including 2 dutch ovens.

I still buy cast at auctions if it's a good brand. Since we have so much now I try to buy only Griswold and Wagner, though I will pick up others if it's only a $1 or 2

[redneckhillbilly]

I try to find old cast iron that has been used alot. Don't care if its rusty as i can clean that up, what i hate is that if you buy new it has this pebbling all over. The older stuff had a slick smooth bottom like the skillets i got from my mother. I bought a Lodge griddle from Academy and it was useless from the get go even though it was "preseasoned". I took a 4" flapper sanding disc to it and smoothed/slicked out the cooking surface, gave it a good washing, then seasoned it. Eggs slide around on it now while cooking. Had to do this to the dutch oven i bought also. Haven't had any issues whether it was from china or elsewhere so far.

[RobertJ]

Another thing to look for is the Trivits,Lid lifters/oven turner/ lid holders and stands. Im in my mid 40s now and bending over a cook hole or oven all aftrernoon gets to me now. I bought a stand for the ovens and have been very pleased with it. I have had up to 6 ovens stacked on the stand at once.
A few other nice to haves are welders gloves, charcoal chimney, and long tongs for coal/wood placement. I have used other tools for these in the begining but its nice to have a correct tool for the job. I have used vice grips and plyers for lid lifters and towels for oven turning etc.
The lid stand has two good functions. one is intended purpose, a clean place to rest the lid while checking whats in the oven. second as a stand for an inverted lid over coals/wood to use the lid as a fry pan/toaster/warmer/etc.

[Elpasotom]

Just think of getting a quality set of cast iron the same as investing in a nice pistol or case of ammo except it will last forever :)

[kihnspiracy]

If you take care of it, your grandkids will still be using it.

[barfife]

Another thing to look for is the Trivits,Lid lifters/oven turner/ lid holders and stands. Im in my mid 40s now and bending over a cook hole or oven all aftrernoon gets to me now. I bought a stand for the ovens and have been very pleased with it. I have had up to 6 ovens stacked on the stand at once.
A few other nice to haves are welders gloves, charcoal chimney, and long tongs for coal/wood placement. I have used other tools for these in the begining but its nice to have a correct tool for the job. I have used vice grips and plyers for lid lifters and towels for oven turning etc.
The lid stand has two good functions. one is intended purpose, a clean place to rest the lid while checking whats in the oven. second as a stand for an inverted lid over coals/wood to use the lid as a fry pan/toaster/warmer/etc.

Any pics or web sites for the stand and utenils you speak about.

[RobertJ]

I will post some pictures in the morning for you. I just got in from hammock camping in inclement weather, giving my gear a shake down under controlled circumstances.

I'll also post some links in the AM as well.

[RobertJ]

Barfife,
Here a few links to those items, still have not got a chance to take pictures of my stuff yet. Raining cats and dogs here, and they are all out in the shed.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002LYZNK/ref=asc_df_B0002LYZNK1736703?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0002LYZNK

The lid holder is hinged so it can fold up.
If you scroll down the link you will see the Trivet, and lid/oven turner, I will also post links.

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pre-Seasoned-8-Inch-Cast-Iron-Trivet/dp/B00063RXKQ/ref=pd_sim_k4

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Camp-Dutch-Oven-Lifter/dp/B0000TPDJE/ref=pd_sim_k1

As soon as I can I will post up pictures.

[RobertJ]

This was at Knob creek 2007, just a quick sample of my cast iron i had on my PC.:cool:

ETA..
The tongs are to place the coals from the charcoal chimney to the lids, or under ovens. I am just starting dinner here. The lid/oven lifter is hanging off the stand on leftish front.

[ANVIL]

I have always stuck with the Lodge brand name. My Dutch Ovens are a long term investment. Now some new companys are comeing onthe market with larger sizes. Iam willingto try one of these ovens to see how they conpare. I willnot use a oven from China or India for cooking. They do make great targets for long range target practice.