topic Re: cast iron in Kitchen

cast iron

mollymaggie — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:44:51 GMT

What do you think about todays tsv? Is this nonstick going to chip and disappear? Im skeptical Ive bought the latest whatever only to be disappointed for 31 years

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Cats3000 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:20:57 GMT

@mollymaggieWe've had Lodge cast iron for years. It's the traditional black stuff, no coating, no colors, just pure cast iron. It's still made in the USA. We love it. We season it if we have to. We do use a little oil of some kind for what we cook. Clean up is simple so the oil is not a problem for us.

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toril — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:26:16 GMT

Did they change the TSV from 4 EP to 6? I wish the shipping charge was reduced or free. That would have been a much better value.

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EatWell — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:49:00 GMT

Pass on the cheap Made in China cast iron cookware. Not very good quality.

They are all made in factories using child labor.

Buy either Le Cruset, Staub, or Lodge. Buy the best. You will not regret it.

Good luck.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:06:45 GMT

The TSV doesn't interest me. I don't know, colored cast iron is just wrong. IMO, part of the beauty of using untreated cast iron is that you season it yourself. By using it, over time it will develop a natural non-stick ability.

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eddyandme — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:39:06 GMT

If this set is similar to the BlueJeanChef nonstick cast iron I bought years ago, I can say imo just as good, actually better 'cause hold up in the dishwasher, as Lodge or Staub.

I'm just a 'minimum' cook, certainly not a pro and I cook in spurts nowadays, but from my experience, guessing these are decent pans.

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grannysmith — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:48:28 GMT

I have been using a cast iron pan given to me by my mother in law that was her mother’s and I’ve had it for 48 years

non stick.......fabulous can’t wait

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mzmaree — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:55:48 GMT

Diamond Dave is bringing his A game tonight. The Q has pushed this TSV all...day...long. If these skillets sell, it will be all him.

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EatWell — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:02:16 GMT

@grannysmith wrote:
I have been using a cast iron pan given to me by my mother in law that was her mother’s and I’ve had it for 48 years
non stick.......fabulous can’t wait

@grannysmith

What a wonderful gift. Why doesn’t your MIL still use it?

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ellietoo — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:16:11 GMT

I could use some new skillets but the presentation that I listened to had no information about what the non stick material that is used on these pans is made of. The online discription does not either. I'm not buying new pans without more information than what they are giving no matter how inexpensive they are.

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Northerngal — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:24:59 GMT

The turnoff is the sprayed on outer colored coating. On an HSN demonstration of a similar pan, the camera caught the undersided of a blue colored skillet that was scorched from the heating element. I doubt the light coating of paint will last long on those pans.

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:07:31 GMT

Symon over on HSN has his cast iron cookware on sale today.

Good stuff, have to hand wash it, but, it cleans up easy .

pretty colors too. I've got the small pot everything slides out of it

no babying of it.

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Sherbear1 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:23:05 GMT

sharke I just bought his 12 inch skillet. I trust your opinion. I have been wanting to try cast iron. Thanks

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:09:11 GMT

That's good to know ! His stuff is weighty, now. Not as bad as Le Crueset or that JC penny stuff that stuff a wgt lifter could use for barbells.

I got his enameled pretty reddish pot I'll send up a pic here in a minute.

Anything with a thicker lip going around the pan, skillet , etc. is the tip off as to the quality of cookware.

Look at cheap Walmarts stuff then compare to higher end stuff and you'll learn what is meant to be used, then, thrown out and what is meant to last you long time without warping, burn faster, etc.

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:21:43 GMT

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:44:07 GMT

@Sherbear1

Very important forgot to mention because I think everybody knows everything I've learned thru the yrs.

After you cook or fry in cast iron LET IT COOL DOWN FIRST , then, either wash it or let it soak if it needs too, but, his stuff I don't think you will have to let it soak.

Don't hit hot cast iron with cold water it will split apart.

Read directions, first. Just take your chicken out leave skillet on stove forget it for an hr then go back make sure it's cool then do what U want too.

Nice purchase by the way FREE SHP. Yay !

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SharkE — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:50:51 GMT

This will come in your box on the right side it tells U what I said

I tried to enlarge the information, but, wouldn't take it

Just read it before you jump in.

LOL

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:49:35 GMT

@mollymaggie most of the nonstick I buy doesn't stay nonstick, no matter how well I treat it. I'd either use regular cast iron or the enamel coated. I have a Lodge enamel Dutch oven that I've been using for years. It's great! Also, don't overlook the good SS pans like the better All Clad.

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Sherbear1 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 01:12:39 GMT

sharke thank you so much for all the information. I think I will probably just leave it on my stove top. I am excited.