Need cast iron info

[snagged in outlet 3]

Maybe try Goodwill stores too.  

[Terrierman]

I just keep thinking about this.  For anything other than camp cooking I think an enameled Dutch Oven is the way to go.  You can cook anything in it without worrying about seasoning or reacting with chili or anything else that's acidic.

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10 minutes ago, Terrierman said:

I just keep thinking about this.  For anything other than camp cooking I think an enameled Dutch Oven is the way to go.  You can cook anything in it without worrying about seasoning or reacting with chili or anything else that's acidic.

Agree. My enameled Dutch oven is my favorite piece of cookware. It's got some cracks and chips, but not a problem yet. When its time comes, I'll get another for sure, but probably won't pay up for a Staub or Le Creuset. 

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1 hour ago, BilletHead said:

         Look through this list here. Lots of options and price ranges just go USA made if you would.  Personally, I would go vintage. They are lighter weight and made very well. There are many ways to get them. If you go with most restorers that specialize in buying and selling, they will most likely go high. I am not that way. If I get it cheap and restore, I pass it on with just a small mark up for my time. I enjoy bringing them back to service. I have done hundreds of pieces. Ate up with it. Dealt with several here on OAF. Also, if you are into it find used vintage and restore yourself. There are bargains still out there as mentioned by @snagged in outlet 3 at resale stores, garage sales, estate sales etc.  I have actually found some dirt cheap and gave more than asking price. Do your research and if you need any help just Message me. 

 American-Made: Cast Iron Cookware Brands Made In The USA - Campfires and Cast Iron

 

Some really nice stuff being made. Those Smitheys are sure beautiful. Google is onto me because those ads are showing up everywhere for me now.

But, I gotta say I like the Lancaster the best. It's got that cool buggy on the back.   

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Maybe try Goodwill stores too.  

     A couple pieces found there but it's got nuts. Go to the goodwill auction site and type in cast iron. Everybody knows it's there and bids go high. I think I have three pieces I bought there I really wanted. Just about as bad as eBay.

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, Terrierman said:

I just keep thinking about this.  For anything other than camp cooking I think an enameled Dutch Oven is the way to go.  You can cook anything in it without worrying about seasoning or reacting with chili or anything else that's acidic.

Yes had a nice one handed down to us from Aunt. It's going to be the last though if it goes south which won't the way we treat it. I have enough carbon seasoning built up in my vintage ones I can cook anything now. All you have to do is use the uncoated ones and build up. 

[Terrierman]

3 hours ago, ness said:

Agree. My enameled Dutch oven is my favorite piece of cookware. It's got some cracks and chips, but not a problem yet. When its time comes, I'll get another for sure, but probably won't pay up for a Staub or Le Creuset. 

Sadly, I've been cooking for the last several years in a red LaTramontina (Chinese for enameled cast iron) Dutch Oven that came from Wal Mart.  The worst part about it is how nice it is to cook in.  In fact I brined and then cooked some sweet corn in it today for our brunch.