Cast Iron CareI know, I know. We have had this topic many, times. I found a new-to-me movie about care and feeding and thought, it may be interesting for a person newly interested in cast iron.Pros of cast iron:1. It's cheap. You can find lots of stuff at yard sales. Stuff with filth/rust can be resurrected.2. It can take high heat,(think campfire) without killing your canary,(and kids!).3. It can become non-stick enough to make crepes.4. It will last forever.5. Once you learn how-EZ cleanup.6. Nice cast iron is a badge of honor, that you have 'arrived'Cons:1. Some people might think it's heavy.

Cast Iron is the only thing I use at home and in RV.

Go Dogs wrote:Cast Iron CareI know, I know. We have had this topic many, times. I found a new-to-me movie about care and feeding and thought, it may be interesting for a person newly interested in cast iron.Pros of cast iron:1. It's cheap. You can find lots of stuff at yard sales. Stuff with filth/rust can be resurrected.2. It can take high heat,(think campfire) without killing your canary,(and kids!).3. It can become non-stick enough to make crepes.4. It will last forever.5. Once you learn how-EZ cleanup.6. Nice cast iron is a badge of honor, that you have 'arrived'Cons:1. Some people might think it's heavy.Great list. We're cast iron chefs too. I'll add one note though. Heavy is a good thing as it moderates the heat more effectively than thin ware. Consider it a multi-task weight lifting activity: after all our doctors tell us lifting moderate weights prevents osteoporosis.

Oh yeah, I forgot: It's induction compatible, and makes a great crust on baked goods.

I'm a huge cast iron fan. I have a "smaller" square lodge that I use in the camper, I bring it inside and cook on it for the winter to keep it seasoned nicely. My daily pan though, is a 14" cabelas skillet. I compliment my cast iron cookware with a nice set of tri-ply calphalon stainless. I use also frequently use a porcelain coated cast iron dutch oven, I take the camp chef 8qt with me for camp use.

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magnusfide
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2014
Go Dogs wrote:
Cast Iron Care

I know, I know. We have had this topic many, times. I found a new-to-me movie about care and feeding and thought, it may be interesting for a person newly interested in cast iron.
Pros of cast iron:
1. It's cheap. You can find lots of stuff at yard sales. Stuff with filth/rust can be resurrected.
2. It can take high heat,(think campfire) without killing your canary,(and kids!).
3. It can become non-stick enough to make crepes.
4. It will last forever.
5. Once you learn how-EZ cleanup.
6. Nice cast iron is a badge of honor, that you have 'arrived'
Cons:
1. Some people might think it's heavy.

Great list. We're cast iron chefs too. I'll add one note though. Heavy is a good thing as it moderates the heat more effectively than thin ware. Consider it a multi-task weight lifting activity: after all our doctors tell us lifting moderate weights prevents osteoporosis.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Jan 20, 2014
Cast Iron is the only thing I use at home and in RV.
Seymore
Explorer
Jan 20, 2014
Amen

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