Discada....Alternative to Skottle

[NicksFJ40]

I made a discada a couple years back, I love it. Welded up the center hole, added some old horse shoes for handles. For legs, I welded on some 1/2" plumbing couplers for the screw on legs.

 

[fjdemon]

I made a discada a couple years back, I love it. Welded up the center hole, added some old horse shoes for handles. For legs, I welded on some 1/2" plumbing couplers for the screw on legs.View attachment 1490622View attachment 1490623 View attachment 1490626

Well done!

 

[4Beast]

Growing up I saw people put lard on them, flip them upside down, and bake them over aluminum foil in the oven to catch the drip off. To my understanding this is a way to "season" new pans and create that nice layer without having to wait for years to build it up. I was curious if you did something similar and what you used.

Chemistry of Cast Iron Seasoning: A Science-Based How-To - Sheryl's Blog
I consider this the most comprehensive article and research on the subject, but people have their own preferences. I did this with a lower quality (non refrigerated) flaxseed oil and a couple applications, and had pretty good results. Btw, it may seem obvious, but don't place your pans on normal potholders after removal from a 550 degree oven, ask me how I know :|

 

[fjdemon]

Chemistry of Cast Iron Seasoning: A Science-Based How-To - Sheryl's Blog
I consider this the most comprehensive article and research on the subject, but people have their own preferences. I did this with a lower quality (non refrigerated) flaxseed oil and a couple applications, and had pretty good results. Btw, it may seem obvious, but don't place your pans on normal potholders after removal from a 550 degree oven, ask me how I know :|

Looks like I have another task to add to the list. Also, pretty funny on the pot holder lol.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Question....Are the steel discs better than cast iron ones?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Question....Are the steel discs better than cast iron ones?

R,

The steel are easier to work with but the cast discs are nicer to season and cook on IMO.

The steel cool down quicker and are lighter as well.

J

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks Jason,

Thinking of buying or making one, might as well get the cast one.

 

[half k cruiser]

I made a discada a couple years back, I love it. Welded up the center hole, added some old horse shoes for handles. For legs, I welded on some 1/2" plumbing couplers for the screw on legs.View attachment 1490622View attachment 1490623 View attachment 1490626

Sweet work there ! You've got me thinking I should run up to my dads farm and scrounge up a disc. I'm assuming that was a steel one ?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Thanks Jason,

Thinking of buying or making one, might as well get the cast one.

I just threw away about a dozen 14" discs. I may have a few larger ones. I'll look and see if so, I'll mail you a couple.

J

 

[NicksFJ40]

Half k Cruiser, Thank you, yes, it is steel. I would guess all real farm disc are steel. I think cast would break.

 

[gsdog2]

The thing with cast iron and eggs is you should dedicate one pan for eggs only.....i use the flat Lodge skittle only for eggs..seasoned as mentioned previously.

 

[4Beast]

The thing with cast iron and eggs is you should dedicate one pan for eggs only.....i use the flat Lodge skittle only for eggs..seasoned as mentioned previously.

What's the thinking behind the dedicated egg pan? I get having a sweet and a savory pan, but haven't heard this.

 

[rusty_tlc]

The thing with cast iron and eggs is you should dedicate one pan for eggs only.....i use the flat Lodge skittle only for eggs..seasoned as mentioned previously.

I use the same cast iron pan for everything. Eggs and omelettes slide right out.

 

[Mace]

Me too, if It's a pan I cook in it..