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    imported_meso
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      I have always wanted a beautiful set of cookware (copper, stainless etc etc) but as that desire wore off, I became a little more economically practical. I love my iron skillet!!! And my guess is that I will have it for life without any need for substitution. I fry in it as well as bake in it. I also hear it releases some iron into your food. While it is heavy and cumbersome, it is easily stored in the oven. I have watched many friends tear through expensive pots and pans. The beloved iron skillet has no plastic components and thus, never melts. Also, it heats up food very evenly……meso

      #21630
      imported_vlozano

        I totally agree with you! I do love my Cast Iron – I only wish I still had the strength in my “upper” years to lift it like I used to be able to, especially filled with food.  Don’t toss out those other lightweight pans just yet. Keep a couple around for the day when… V

        #21631
        imported_RobinS
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          I have the iron skillet that was my Grandmothers…I imagine it is at least 60 years old….it’s a real beauty.  The only thing I cook in it is cornbread…we are vegetarians, so I never found a lot of use for it…but it sure does mean the world to me.

          #21661
          imported_themelclub
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            I think these pieces of cast iron are wonderful! I had never owned these until recently. My daughter has been buying me pieces at garage sales & at swap meets. I know they are heavy, but they really cant be beat! Recently, I bought a 5 or 6 Qt. enameled cast iron stock-pot at Wal-mart. I bought it for the color & also for the price. I couldnt afford one of those 200 dollar ones! I cant believe how fast it cooks. It seems silly to me, but it boils a lot faster than my expensive stainless steel pots! I was able to make homemade split pea soup in less than 2 hours! And, you know how long it takes to make that! I think we should all re-think pots & pans and their cost! And, their effectiveness! Maybe there was a reason women always used cast iron!? And, in time, if the pots get too heavy, maybe someone else should be lifting these for us!  ;)

            #22040
            imported_CarlBielenberg77
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              I've always been taught the proper way to dry water off a cast-iron skillet is to heat up the wet pan on the stove so the water steams off.

              Does anyone else do this? 

              #22046
              imported_Stonylady1
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                Cast iron is all I use in my kitchen – I've been using it for thirty-plus years and in spite of the heft of some of the larger pieces, I would never give it up!    Yes, Carl, I have been told by many traditional users that the proper way to dry cast iron is on the stovetop until all dampness is gone.  In addition to that, it's a good idea to wipe the cooking surface with a light skim coat of veggie oil,  just enough for a sheen,  while the pan is hot.    This not only protects the pan from any moisture that may creep into the pan storage area later,  it also creates a fairly non-stick surface after repeated oilings.  My only hope is that  I will still be able to lift the darn things when I'm in my 80's!   

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