It's not cast iron (2 Viewers)

[Cruiserdrew]

FWIW, after I bought my deBuyers, I haven't used the cast iron since.

X3.

Just off the Rubicon trail for 7 days, the DeBuyer 12 inch got a good work out.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I would like a steel pan similar to the one described by Horace kephart

I don't see how the one pictured would work unless there were a wing nut or something to hold the handle in position when unfolded.

 

[Mace]

This a better design Rusty?
http://www.regtqm.com/product-p/cam-040.htm

 

[rusty_tlc]

Now that's what I'm talking about.

I could start with this
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/vol...ogleShopping&gclid=CJTx0f6n3MYCFc4WHwodvV0Akg

 

[Mace]

That 12.5 is calling my name!

 

[rusty_tlc]

That 12.5 is calling my name!

I like the price and Volrath is a well known brand.

 

[ab1985]

My wife got onboard with the CI concept but couldn't deal with the weight. Ordered a 12" carbon steel pan along with some other goodies today. I'm afraid this is going to put my CI fetish to rest...

 

[Mace]

never...

 

[rusty_tlc]

My wife got onboard with the CI concept but couldn't deal with the weight. Ordered a 12" carbon steel pan along with some other goodies today. I'm afraid this is going to put my CI fetish to rest...

Cook her a rib eye in a cast iron skillet, Alton Brown has a good video on how to do it right.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Ok I know it already says somewhere in this thread, but I don't wanna go looking for it. What is the best/fastest way to strip this pan so I can re-season so my wife can use it. Also is it say to use a skillet on a glass top stove? Thanks all!
-Daniel Kent

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Ok I know it already says somewhere in this thread, but I don't wanna go looking for it. What is the best/fastest way to strip this pan so I can re-season so my wife can use it. Also is it say to use a skillet on a glass top stove? Thanks all!
-Daniel Kent
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Wire wheel the whole thing if you're going to start over.

Yes it's safe to use on a glass top stove (I do on mine) provided the bottom of that cast iron pan does not have any burrs or sharp edges on the bottom.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Wire wheel the whole thing if you're going to start over.

Yes it's safe to use on a glass top stove (I do on mine) provided the bottom of that cast iron pan does not have any burrs or sharp edges on the bottom.

Sweet! I'll get right on it. Best way to season it? I know their is a ton of options on here! Preferably one that doesn't involve animal fat (thought I saw that as an option). We eat plant based (no animal products). Thanks all!
-Daniel Kent

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Sweet! I'll get right on it. Best way to season it? I know their is a ton of options on here! Preferably one that doesn't involve animal fat (thought I saw that as an option). We eat plant based (no animal products). Thanks all!
-Daniel Kent

I think I ended up using 300* as an oven temp to cut down on smoke, but YMMV:

http://bfy.tw/w6R

 

[The Jade Bean]

^Thx! I goggled it, but really wanna use a method a fellow mudder recommended. I'll check that one out!

 

[The Jade Bean]

Are those hair line cracks I see?

 

[myquestoyota]

How about this?

http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/the-takedown-skillet




Might have to cut and paste the link

 

[rusty_tlc]

How about this?

http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/the-takedown-skillet




Might have to cut and paste the link

Love everything except the price.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Are those hair line cracks I see? View attachment 1110201

Looks more like casting marks.

Next time you strip cast iron try the electrolysis method. It's very simple and effective.
This is typical of the methods used
http://curtcorwin.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-clean-cast-iron-cookware-with.html

 

[ab1985]

So I bought the Lodge 12" carbon steel skillet. My wife loves my CI but says it's too heavy, so I figured she'd like this pan. She does, but I have to admit it feels almost as heavy as my 12" CI skillet. I've cooked with it and it's nice, but I'm not sure what the advantage is for CS vs. CI.

 

[FJ60Cam]

Personally, I like the handles better. It seems to heat more evenly too.

My 10" steel pan sees a lot of use because of the weight issue.