Cast Iron Skillets

spoon · 03-28-2006, 09:03 AM

Here are some pics of a couple cast iron skillets that I recently refurbed. They were my gramma's, and I have been meaning to clean them up for years. After a good cleaning and re-seasoning, they are good as new. I can't believe how good they cook -- everything tastes better. One is a Griswold and one is a Wagner.

bbqjoe · 03-28-2006, 09:23 AM

My absolute favorite with an iron skillet, also one of my weekly specials:

Blackened Steak

Place dry skillet on the hottest heat source you can possibly find.
Melt butter in small pan or microwave.
Take ribeye steak and coat will cool butter.
Dredge steak in Paul prudommes blackened redfish magic. (Pack it on!)
When skillet is almost white hot, add some oil and butter to skillet.
Place steak in skillet. (massive quantities of smoke)
Turn steak carefully as not to break black crust.
Best served rare to medium rare.
The steak will look burnt to hell. But you have only burned the seasonings,not the meat.
Absolutely to die for!!!!!!

billm · 03-28-2006, 09:26 AM

cast iron rocks..thats about all I use for for indoor cooking

backyardchef · 03-28-2006, 09:55 AM

Huge cast iron fan, too. I think of it as my trip to the gym and cooking at the same time.

1044 · 03-28-2006, 10:00 AM

I love my cast iron. A few years ago, my S-I-L called me all put out. "Where do I have to go to find those black cast iron skillets? I've been everywhere in town and all they sell are the gray ones."

I got good mileage outta that one.

Hoorenga · 03-28-2006, 10:08 AM

I won't let anyone touch my cast iron. The wife knows better now after a few scoldings about cleaning them with soap. She now leaves them out for me to clean. Same with my steel wok. The original non stick surface. I also have one small, heavy, telflon pan for omlets and one of thoes French, porcelian coated cast iron pans. Everything sticks to it but it sure is beautifull.

Bigmista · 03-28-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1044

I love my cast iron. A few years ago, my S-I-L called me all put out. "Where do I have to go to find those black cast iron skillets? I've been everywhere in town and all they sell are the gray ones."

I got good mileage outta that one.

I would still be on her about that one!!

I'm a huge cast iron fan too! Tip: When you really need to CLEAN them, pour in some Kosher salt and scrub with a damp sponge. Gets rid of burned on chunks that other things stick to without ruining the skillet with soap.

Florida Farmer · 03-28-2006, 03:00 PM

Griswold and Wagner...both are FINE cooking utinsels, and collector items as well.

JimT · 03-28-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmista

I would still be on her about that one!!

I'm a huge cast iron fan too! Tip: When you really need to CLEAN them, pour in some Kosher salt and scrub with a damp sponge. Gets rid of burned on chunks that other things stick to without ruining the skillet with soap.

Quite a few years ago, I had the pleasure of an absolutly wonderful pancake breakfast given at the Home Grange. They had a huge griddle, like you might find at a short order restaurant. The only way they cleaned that griddle was with a towel sewn together with salt in the middle.

I think I've learned something here.

Bill-Chicago · 03-28-2006, 06:51 PM

I don't use my cast iron pot enough.

Still not black yet, after 3 years.

Only use it 3-4 times a year :(

ciret · 03-28-2006, 07:20 PM

Yeah, I hear ya all, cast iron rocks!
I've got one very old skillet that I think was my grandparents, very nice black patina. Then I have a Lodge chicken fryer that we've had for maybe 25 yrs and it still doesn't have as nice a finish as the really old one. It's good, but I think they just keep getting better. I got a cast iron wok a couple of years ago and like Bill's pot, it needs some more use before it gets good. One of the kids will probably have it when it really gets into it's prime. Heirlooms in the making

Wildcat · 03-28-2006, 07:21 PM

You did a good job on them.

I use cast iron all the time when camping and at home during the cold months.

fivelombardis · 03-28-2006, 08:47 PM

I went down to Cabela's a few months ago and they gave me a 40% off price for a 16" cast iron skillet...I love it! I know i've posted my recipe for a parillada in here before, and when I was using my cast iron wok, it had a tendency to "boil" the ingredients a little. With this pan, i can keep it all spread out enough to keep everything sizzlin'!! We also have 3 other cast iron pans for inside the house cooking. the wok and 16 incher are mine for my propane burner.

rookiedad · 03-28-2006, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1044

I love my cast iron. A few years ago, my S-I-L called me all put out. "Where do I have to go to find those black cast iron skillets? I've been everywhere in town and all they sell are the gray ones."

I got good mileage outta that one.

i can get them here! pre-seasoned and ready to rock and roll, right from the restaurant supply house.
phil

Neil · 03-29-2006, 05:22 AM

Now you can buy preseasoned Loge cast iron cookware.

03-28-2006, 09:55 AM	#4
backyardchef Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-05-04 Location: New York City	Huge cast iron fan, too. I think of it as my trip to the gym and cooking at the same time. __________________ Matt Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue The Hampton Smoker Blog: http://backyardchef.blogspot.com 7' Meadow Creek reverse flow w/ a 4' grill on the nose, named Large Marge 48" Klose Backyard Chef named Wubby Willy the Wonder Grill Weber Kettle named Georgiette ECB Spider Web Collector Model Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Firebrick Supremo

03-28-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
1044 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: Beaumont, Texas	I love my cast iron. A few years ago, my S-I-L called me all put out. "Where do I have to go to find those black cast iron skillets? I've been everywhere in town and all they sell are the gray ones." I got good mileage outta that one. __________________ [COLOR=#333333][FONT=Times][SIZE=3]The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. - Albert Einstein[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] Klose mobile 30"x8' w/upright 2 WSM's 2 Kettles Assorted boilers and fryers Pieces and parts

03-28-2006, 10:08 AM	#6
Hoorenga is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-25-05 Location: North West Washington	I won't let anyone touch my cast iron. The wife knows better now after a few scoldings about cleaning them with soap. She now leaves them out for me to clean. Same with my steel wok. The original non stick surface. I also have one small, heavy, telflon pan for omlets and one of thoes French, porcelian coated cast iron pans. Everything sticks to it but it sure is beautifull. __________________ Hoo It was a brave man who first ate an oyster. Brinkman Stillwater Limited, Great Outdoors Vertical charcoal.

03-28-2006, 06:51 PM	#10
Bill-Chicago somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Southwestern Burbs, but always south of Madison Ave. Name/Nickname : Professor Dickweed	I don't use my cast iron pot enough. Still not black yet, after 3 years. Only use it 3-4 times a year :( __________________ . Bill-Chicago The death of "willkat98" Me: If you aren't woke, that means you're still sleeping, right? Kid today: That's racist! Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven, Black Iron BBQ Viper-M, Blackstone 36" Griddle

03-28-2006, 07:20 PM	#11
ciret Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-02-04 Location: Racine, WI	Yeah, I hear ya all, cast iron rocks! I've got one very old skillet that I think was my grandparents, very nice black patina. Then I have a Lodge chicken fryer that we've had for maybe 25 yrs and it still doesn't have as nice a finish as the really old one. It's good, but I think they just keep getting better. I got a cast iron wok a couple of years ago and like Bill's pot, it needs some more use before it gets good. One of the kids will probably have it when it really gets into it's prime. Heirlooms in the making __________________ ==>Eric Modded Brinkmann Smoke King Deluxe, UDS, Brinkman gasser A health family, a healthy country, a healthy world -- all grow outward from a single superior person. Chia Jen/The Clan --I Ching

03-28-2006, 09:23 AM	#2
bbqjoe Banned Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: Wikieup Arizona	My absolute favorite with an iron skillet, also one of my weekly specials: Blackened Steak Place dry skillet on the hottest heat source you can possibly find. Melt butter in small pan or microwave. Take ribeye steak and coat will cool butter. Dredge steak in Paul prudommes blackened redfish magic. (Pack it on!) When skillet is almost white hot, add some oil and butter to skillet. Place steak in skillet. (massive quantities of smoke) Turn steak carefully as not to break black crust. Best served rare to medium rare. The steak will look burnt to hell. But you have only burned the seasonings,not the meat. Absolutely to die for!!!!!!

03-28-2006, 09:26 AM	#3
billm is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-06 Location: Roselle Il Name/Nickname : Head	cast iron rocks..thats about all I use for for indoor cooking

03-28-2006, 03:00 PM	#8
Florida Farmer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-31-05 Location: Cottondale FL	Griswold and Wagner...both are FINE cooking utinsels, and collector items as well.

03-28-2006, 07:21 PM	#12
Wildcat Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Kentucky	You did a good job on them. I use cast iron all the time when camping and at home during the cold months.

03-28-2006, 08:47 PM	#13
fivelombardis is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-19-03 Location: TEXAS	I went down to Cabela's a few months ago and they gave me a 40% off price for a 16" cast iron skillet...I love it! I know i've posted my recipe for a parillada in here before, and when I was using my cast iron wok, it had a tendency to "boil" the ingredients a little. With this pan, i can keep it all spread out enough to keep everything sizzlin'!! We also have 3 other cast iron pans for inside the house cooking. the wok and 16 incher are mine for my propane burner. __________________ That boy just ain't right. Lone Star Grillz 24" Cabinet Smoker Lone Star Grillz 42" Pellet Smoker Lone Star Grillz 36" Fire Pit Pit Boss PBV6 PSE at our second home 36" Blackstone Griddle

03-29-2006, 05:22 AM	#15
Neil Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-04 Location: St. Joseph, MI	Now you can buy preseasoned Loge cast iron cookware. __________________ "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need" Mange Bene Viva Bene! Old Country Over/Under, Weber: 18.5" WSM, 22.5" WSM, Weber Performer(Col. Steve Austin Mod), Two 22.5" Kettles, & a Smokey Joe; Old Country 36" griddle, Luhr-Jensen Big Chief, Turkey Fryer, Rocky Mountain Camp Stove and a UDS.

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