Not Q, but finally got a Cast Iron Skillet

THoey1963 · Aug 18, 2017

I've wanted a cast iron skillet for a long time. I always remember my Mom using one almost daily to cook something in. I'd heard that the new pans weren't as good as the old, and I never found a good deal on a used one. Some time last year, I saw a Kickstarter for a Stargazer cast iron plan, liked what I read (I think), so I ordered one, and promptly forgot about it.

Got an email last week that my pan was shipping and got it this week. It came unseasoned, but they threw in a "Crisbee" to season it with since it had taken a long time.

On round three of the seasoning now, but here's some pictures after round two:

My plan is that this will be used on the stove top, oven, and the grill. Now I just need to think of something to cook in it first.

Links in case anyone is interested:

http://www.stargazercastiron.com/
http://www.crisbee.org/

Smoking Piney · Aug 18, 2017

Nothing can replace a good, well seasoned cast iron skillet. :thumb:

ncmoose · Aug 18, 2017

The benefit of vintage cast iron is the smooth cooking surface. Some places are still doing this. Your recent purchase (congrats!) and others. Here's one that looks good too:

https://smitheyironware.com

THoey1963 · Aug 18, 2017

Thanks. Yeah NC, a lot of the cheaper new pans had this marbled or pebbled feeling to the bottom of them. I like how smooth this is.

Springram · Aug 18, 2017

Darn, I was happy with what I had until now. I guess there is never going to be an end to my obsession with new cooking toys.

Monte Cristo · Aug 18, 2017

Love that one...I've been waiting to buy and now I think I'll get one of those. Site says late September or early October.

Jbowie · Aug 18, 2017

cast iron

I have 3 cast iron toys that get a lot of use.
Check out MikeMci recipe for biscuits. They fit perfectly in my 10 inch
Lodge cheapo. Best biscuits i have ever made.

THoey1963 · Aug 18, 2017

It's ok Spring, this is my first, I am sure you have a couple...

16Adams · Aug 18, 2017

That's beautiful. Congratulations

azken · Aug 18, 2017

Thanks for the info..I'm looking into ordering the Crisbee product..I just want to enhance what seasoning I now have on my CI collection.

Jersey BBQ · Aug 18, 2017

I am a cast iron nut as well. Love them old Griswolds and have quite a few. Recently restored the one my mom used when cooking for me and my brothers. It had gotten rusty - electrolysis tank and reseasoned. Love that thing. Super smooth cooking surface.
Having said all that, that StarGazer is sweet ! Congrats on that !

MisterChrister · Aug 18, 2017

That's a gorgeous pan! I love my old iron, but if I didn't have them, I'd be ordering a StarGazer!

cheez59 · Aug 18, 2017

Nice skillet Terry. You are going to love it.

I have 3 skillets and 2 Dutch ovens. We use some of them everyday.

hurricanedavid · Aug 18, 2017

Nice, I now have four CI skilits. Cook a nice steak in the CI and you'll be hooked.:thumb:

Hoss · Aug 19, 2017

I have dozens of CI cookware.I love the smooth finish on that one.Good Score!!

TravelingJ · Aug 19, 2017

Cast iron is great. I have one that I seem to be perpetually trying to get to stay seasoned, but it never quite works.. That said, I use that skillet almost every time I cook a meal. My girlfriend bought it for me just over a year ago, so I could try my hand a home-made fried chicken. Still haven't managed to try that, but I use it for everything else!

12ring · Aug 19, 2017

I have a #6 #8 and #10 Griswold and love them. That pan you have looks awesome too. Somebody early posted to check out MikeMci recipe for biscuits. I can't find it. Can anyone help finding it?

THoey1963 · Aug 19, 2017

12ring, I'd love a link too as biscuits sounded really good...

Cook · Aug 19, 2017

TravelingJ said:
Cast iron is great. I have one that I seem to be perpetually trying to get to stay seasoned, but it never quite works.. That said, I use that skillet almost every time I cook a meal. My girlfriend bought it for me just over a year ago, so I could try my hand a home-made fried chicken. Still haven't managed to try that, but I use it for everything else!

if you don't mind me asking...how do you try to keep it seasoned?

Smoker34 · Aug 19, 2017

ncmoose said:
The benefit of vintage cast iron is the smooth cooking surface. Some places are still doing this. Your recent purchase (congrats!) and others. Here's one that looks good too:

https://smitheyironware.com

Great, because of your post, I now have a #12 Smithey on the way. How am I going to explain this???

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