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Looking for vintage cast iron cookware
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:45 pm
Skillets and Dutch ovens that aren’t in terrible shape and are of good quality and good manufacturer pedigree from back in the day.
Any suggestions as to where to locate some good items? I am in Walker and hope to find them in the greater BR area if possible.
Any suggestions as to where to locate some good items? I am in Walker and hope to find them in the greater BR area if possible.
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Posted on 3/9/19 at 11:20 pm to LSU Wayne
Just hit up the local flea markets and garage sales in the area. Sometime those small “antique stores” in off-the-main-road locations will have some. But there are a lot of people looking for that good stuff, too. Good luck!
Posted on 3/10/19 at 2:53 am to LSU Wayne
You looking for Griswald or some other?
eBay maybe your best bet
eBay maybe your best bet
Posted on 3/10/19 at 9:07 am to LSU Wayne
One of the antique shops in Denham typically has some in good shape. If I recall correctly, it’s the last one in the left if you’re heading north on range. Prices are a bit high but they negotiate. eBay has a lot of sellers but their prices tend to be out of line with reality and some use products they shouldn’t to get a super shiny black appearance, meaning you’ll have to strip and start all over.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 9:28 am to LSU Wayne
This is no help to you at all.
There is a flea market in an old warehouse in Flowood, MS - "Flowood Antique Flea Market" @ 1325 Flowood Drive. (601-953-5914).
In that flea Market, there is a guy who sells old cast iron. He is very knowledgeable about makers and their marks, what rims vs flat bottoms means, what one pouring lip and no pouring lip means, Bla, Bla, Bla.
He also knows what his pots, pans, griddles, corn muffin cookers, etc. are worth. I never asked him if he would deal on price, but most flea market vendors will cut you a better price then the one they have marked on their stuff. I believe he has +200 pieces on display. I did not look hard, but they seemed to be in good condition.
If you call the market phone number, they would probably give you the guy's cell phone number. I guess he might tell you things that would justify a trip up Interstate 55 on a Saturday. It is not so bad a drive. I have driver greater distances to buy less.
There is a flea market in an old warehouse in Flowood, MS - "Flowood Antique Flea Market" @ 1325 Flowood Drive. (601-953-5914).
In that flea Market, there is a guy who sells old cast iron. He is very knowledgeable about makers and their marks, what rims vs flat bottoms means, what one pouring lip and no pouring lip means, Bla, Bla, Bla.
He also knows what his pots, pans, griddles, corn muffin cookers, etc. are worth. I never asked him if he would deal on price, but most flea market vendors will cut you a better price then the one they have marked on their stuff. I believe he has +200 pieces on display. I did not look hard, but they seemed to be in good condition.
If you call the market phone number, they would probably give you the guy's cell phone number. I guess he might tell you things that would justify a trip up Interstate 55 on a Saturday. It is not so bad a drive. I have driver greater distances to buy less.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 9:42 am to Politiceaux
Guy in Denham has been high for not great quality. He usually has some Griswold but not in good shape(rusted/warped). I have bought a lot of Griswold iron on ebay. You have to be patient and careful but you can find very good iron. Price is usually reasonable for what you get unless you are after something rare (a very big piece or a very small piece or an odd [oval] piece). Demand is high for Griswold so price is high. You have to search through many pages but it can pay off. If you aren’t picky about brand (old Lodge, Iron Mountain [made by Griswold],Birmingham Stove, etc.) the price goes way down.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:08 am to LSU Wayne
I usually have good luck in antique shops/flea markets outside of towns. I usually keep a eye out when driving and pop in.
Usually the dumpier the place the better chance you’ll have of finding something. And restoring cast iron is easy so don’t worry about the condition.
Usually the dumpier the place the better chance you’ll have of finding something. And restoring cast iron is easy so don’t worry about the condition.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:33 am to LSU Wayne
My uncle has an excellent collection he sells them as a side business. He lives in St. Amant.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 12:04 pm to Cjscore
Contact info?
Posted on 3/10/19 at 12:33 pm to djangochained
I bought a few pieces on eBay. They are going to cost more but I haven't found any local.
I bought this old Wagner #8 below and it had been stripped and seasoned. Looked brand new when I got it. After cooking in it for a couple months it looks a little rough. Is it normal to look like this? After cooking meat it leaves an outline of the meat on the pan. I scrub the shite out of it but these black marks won't come off.
I know it will turn darker and build up more seasoning the more you cook in it. This looks more like burnt on food that wasn't cleaned off. I have used a lodge scrubber, kosher salt, and a metal scrub pad and these don't come off.
I bought this old Wagner #8 below and it had been stripped and seasoned. Looked brand new when I got it. After cooking in it for a couple months it looks a little rough. Is it normal to look like this? After cooking meat it leaves an outline of the meat on the pan. I scrub the shite out of it but these black marks won't come off.
I know it will turn darker and build up more seasoning the more you cook in it. This looks more like burnt on food that wasn't cleaned off. I have used a lodge scrubber, kosher salt, and a metal scrub pad and these don't come off.
This post was edited on 3/10/19 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 3/10/19 at 12:45 pm to bogart
I don’t scrub cast iron
Posted on 3/10/19 at 3:26 pm to djangochained
He wanted to know what you are looking for I don't want to put his contact information online. Email me what you might be looking for cjscore79@gmail.com
Posted on 3/10/19 at 8:42 pm to LSU Wayne
Why?
I just don't get the love for cast iron. Great for searing but, outside of that, it performs worse than nearly any other modern pan.
I just don't get the love for cast iron. Great for searing but, outside of that, it performs worse than nearly any other modern pan.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 8:43 pm to CCT
quote:
Sometime those small “antique stores” in off-the-main-road locations will have some.
I got my favorite pot from one of those. It was orange when I got it to $10. It’s my go to now
Posted on 3/11/19 at 12:19 am to bogart
Yeah you burnt food into it. NBD.
Most things you read online about cast iron are stupid. Here’s the deal: you need to properly season your cast iron but also need to scrub it down with soap and hot water every now and then.
Everyone who thinks what I just said is blasphemous probably has a bunch of pieces looking just like yours. If properly seasoned, your cast iron can not only withstand the occasional soap and hot water scrub, it will benefit from it as you aren’t sitting there trying to re-cure a carbonized mess.
In other words, all you need to do is go to town on that fricker with hot water and soap and maybe a metal scrub. Dry it and apply a thin layer of oil/fat (truly doesn’t matter what kind) if you’re feeling extra ambitious.
Most things you read online about cast iron are stupid. Here’s the deal: you need to properly season your cast iron but also need to scrub it down with soap and hot water every now and then.
Everyone who thinks what I just said is blasphemous probably has a bunch of pieces looking just like yours. If properly seasoned, your cast iron can not only withstand the occasional soap and hot water scrub, it will benefit from it as you aren’t sitting there trying to re-cure a carbonized mess.
In other words, all you need to do is go to town on that fricker with hot water and soap and maybe a metal scrub. Dry it and apply a thin layer of oil/fat (truly doesn’t matter what kind) if you’re feeling extra ambitious.
This post was edited on 3/11/19 at 12:22 am
Posted on 3/11/19 at 8:38 am to Cold Drink
How do I fix my pan without re-seasoning? I have scrubbed like hell and I can't get it off.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 8:51 am to bogart
Get a chain mail scrubber, it'll tear through built up deposits.
OP should check out 4 Sisters up in Zachary.
OP should check out 4 Sisters up in Zachary.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 9:23 am to mmmmmbeeer
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I just don't get the love for cast iron. Great for searing but, outside of that, it performs worse than nearly any other modern pan.
I'm with you on this. The juice just isn't worth the squeeze for cast iron, in my opinion.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 9:52 am to LSU Wayne
Man there is nothing wrong with Lodge, they have been making cast IRION for 150 years in TN right across the Alabama line. They scan the pig IRION trucks as they come into the factory for anything that shouldnt be in it and do checks of the IRION out of the furnaces every hour. This is why China made CI is not trustworthy. Just buy some USA Lodge new and don't worry about it.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:30 am to bogart
Easy Off oven cleaner. It’s essentially just lye, and it eats through anything and everything organic (but doesn’t react with the metal).
Spray on for 5 minutes, srub everything off, apply new layer of fat, then you’re done.
Spray on for 5 minutes, srub everything off, apply new layer of fat, then you’re done.
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