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Cast Iron Cookware
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:01 pm
I currently have no cast iron cookware, and want to get a few pieces. Any recommendations on a few basics to start with?
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Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:05 pm to Herecomethehawks
Order some Lodge skillets off of Amazon.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:06 pm to HoustonChick86
any size recommendations?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:09 pm to Herecomethehawks
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:39 pm to HoustonChick86
is a dutch oven a must have for making jambalaya? if so, would a 5 quart be big enough, or better to go a little larger?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:42 pm to Herecomethehawks
I've honestly never made jambalaya.
But, yes, get a dutch oven. I'd go bigger than 5. This is the one I have.
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But, yes, get a dutch oven. I'd go bigger than 5. This is the one I have.
LINK
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:42 pm to Herecomethehawks
How many you cooking for?
I've made a small jambalaya for 4 people (3 cups rice and 2 lbs meat) in a 12" skillet. If I were you I'd make my first piece a 12" Lodge skillet and build from there.
I've made a small jambalaya for 4 people (3 cups rice and 2 lbs meat) in a 12" skillet. If I were you I'd make my first piece a 12" Lodge skillet and build from there.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:45 pm to HoustonChick86
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I've honestly never made jambalaya.
But, yes, get a dutch oven. I'd go bigger than 5. This is the one I have.
LINK
Have one similar. Does great with Jambs.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:47 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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If I were you I'd make my first piece a 12" Lodge skillet and build from there.
Not a bad piece either.
Can't beat the price of new Lodge.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:48 pm to Herecomethehawks
I use the 10qt Lodge non-enameled or the 10qt Martha Stewart enameled dutch oven for jambalaya.. but that's because when I make jam, I'm making it to eat on all week/send to my younger brother.
I think you could easily be happy with a cast iron large skillet and dutch oven. I find very little use for the flat skillet type pan.. the pan with the grill grates.. etc.
I use the small skillet from time to time, but it isn't something I NEED.
I think you could easily be happy with a cast iron large skillet and dutch oven. I find very little use for the flat skillet type pan.. the pan with the grill grates.. etc.
I use the small skillet from time to time, but it isn't something I NEED.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 1:57 pm to LouisianaLady
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but that's because when I make jam, I'm making it to eat on all week/send to my younger brother.
Send me some, I prefer blackberry, but strawberry is good too.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 2:48 pm to Herecomethehawks
We have two small single serving cast iron pans, an 8 inch, two 12 inch pans, a 12 inch griddle, a grill pan, and a dutch oven. They're almost all inherited though. They don't even have a brand on them. They're excellent though.
From what I follow, Lodge if you don't have a ton of money. Le Creuset if you do.
From what I follow, Lodge if you don't have a ton of money. Le Creuset if you do.
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 9/30/15 at 2:51 pm to Herecomethehawks
Sam's has a nice Tramontina 6.5 quart enameled cast iron dutch oven for about $38 right now. I picked one up and I really like it.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 3:20 pm to Herecomethehawks
Lodge 15 inch diametre. ~ $38.00 @ TJ Maxx or Marshall´s, this time last year.
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:11 pm to HoustonChick86
Just ordered this 6qt Lodge enameled cast iron dutch oven for $48. Already got the 7.8 qt. thought it was a pretty good price
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:16 pm to Dale Gribble
I carry Bayou Classic in my store.. better price than Lodge, but I like them too, have a couple of pieces.
Can pick some things at Academy
here is the Bayou website LINK Cast Iron
Can pick some things at Academy
here is the Bayou website LINK Cast Iron
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:23 pm to Herecomethehawks
I use my 12" lodge 5-7 times a week. Highly recommend.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:25 pm to Herecomethehawks
What foods will you be cooking in cast iron and for how many people? That will help with sizes and pieces. I have a good bit of it, mostly passed down.
The round and flat are good for pizza and can be used instead of a stone. They also reheat pizza very well on the stove. I used mine a lot until I got the baking steel. They can go on a grill, too, so keep that in mind for what pieces you may want and uses.
Steaks
Burgers
Jamba
Roux
Cornbread or Cornbread muffins (I love my muffin and wedge pieces)
Just a start on uses for cast iron pieces...
You can also take a look a a lot of them at hardware stores.
The round and flat are good for pizza and can be used instead of a stone. They also reheat pizza very well on the stove. I used mine a lot until I got the baking steel. They can go on a grill, too, so keep that in mind for what pieces you may want and uses.
Steaks
Burgers
Jamba
Roux
Cornbread or Cornbread muffins (I love my muffin and wedge pieces)
Just a start on uses for cast iron pieces...
You can also take a look a a lot of them at hardware stores.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:33 pm to Herecomethehawks
Check out some thrift stores and resale shops. Sometimes you can find some good deals on old cast iron. I found a couple of Griswolds in an off the beaten path flea market.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:42 pm to Herecomethehawks
I have about a half dozen pieces, but the most use I get is out of my 10" skillet, and my 7qt Dutch oven.
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