Do you cook like crap? You need one of these! <- Now endorsed by Ornery and WinstonSmith!

bradruth

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: bradruth
Is that the Harriet Tubman special?
You mean, did she use the exact same model to kill somebody over the head with? :D

Yes. I'll only buy a frying pan if it's endorsed by the estate of Harriet Tubman.
 

Zorba

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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: bradruth
Is that the Harriet Tubman special?
You mean, did she use the exact same model to kill somebody over the head with? :D

Yes. I'll only buy a frying pan if it's endorsed by the estate of Harriet Tubman.

LOL
 

GalvanizedYankee

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There was a thread awhile back on cast iron pans.

Those are cheapies, the good'ens are so smooth on the inside a match can't be struck on it to light the burner :)

I got a full set from my pop, many moons ago.
 

iamme

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i've been wanting to buy my mom a set of cast iron pans.

are they a pain to maintain? i read somehting about having to season them.
 

MrBond

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Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
There was a thread awhile back on cast iron pans.

Those are cheapies, the good'ens are so smooth on the inside a match can't be struck on it to light the burner :)
Give it time and these cast iron pans will become like that. Of course, you're looking at 10-20 years of use probably.

Cast iron is king. The only disadvantage is they're not always big enough in diameter.

Yeah, you have to season a cast iron pan, but you only do it once. They usually come with instructions, however, they state to use an oven at 350°, which is too "cold". Even the people at Lodge admit 500° is better, but they don't want people freaking out if their pan starts to smoke at that temperature.

More info can be found here:

http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/FAQ/FAQ400s.htm#409a



 

AFB

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Topic Title: Do you cook like crap? You need one of these! <- Now endorsed by Ornery!

He hasn't even posted in the thread.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: amdfanboy
Topic Title: Do you cook like crap? You need one of these! <- Now endorsed by Ornery!

He hasn't even posted in the thread.
I know, but he does. :p
 

Hayabusa Rider

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I have that 12" skillet with lid.

Cast iron is the ONLY viable alternative to charcoal grilling :D


George Forman? Blech!
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: iamme
i've been wanting to buy my mom a set of cast iron pans.

are they a pain to maintain? i read somehting about having to season them.
caring for cast iron cookware

Seasoning doesn't take too long. For $26 even, a 6.5/8/10.25/12 set of Lodge cast iron pans is pretty damn good.

Is your mom strong? :p
 

I have a couple cast irons. I'll keep using my non-stick teflon for my primary cooking needs.