Anonymous
03/25/2013 12:28
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Where do you store it? The ones I've looked at are so heavy that I can barely lift it.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 12:27
Subject: Re:The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Anonymous wrote:mine is rusted.. a few small spots.. any hope to get the rust off and continue to use?
Do you have a self-cleaning oven? If so, you can put it in the oven and set it to clean. After cooling, you will have a pristine, unseasoned pan. You'll have to season it again (rub all over with shortening, then heat at moderate heat in the oven for an hour), but it will be rust free.
If you don't have a self-cleaning oven, I would suggest scrubbing it completely out with steel wool until the rust is all gone, but this takes quite a bit of elbow grease.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 12:02
Subject: Re:The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
mine is rusted.. a few small spots.. any hope to get the rust off and continue to use?
Anonymous
03/25/2013 11:23
Subject: Re:The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Anonymous wrote:How do you clean it?[/quote
I clean it with water but never soap and sometimes have had to use a stiff brush if there's junk that's really stuck. Don't soak it for too long since it will rust. Dry thoroughly. Until it's really well-seasoned coat with a few drops of canola oil rubbed into surface with a paper towel.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 11:00
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Love mine. Use it for lots of different stuff (just not things that are acidic as it will strip the seasoning) but favorite thing to make in cast iron is CORNBREAD. I use the Pioneer Woman Skillet Cornbread recipe but I add 1/4 cup of sugar. Also use half butter, half shortening. SO SO GOOD.
I rinse mine out with hot water, no soap, if it has food residue stuck on it. Otherwise I just wipe it out with a paper towel and let the grease stay on it.
I rinse mine out with hot water, no soap, if it has food residue stuck on it. Otherwise I just wipe it out with a paper towel and let the grease stay on it.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 10:24
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Small pan for perfect omelet.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 10:02
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Anonymous wrote:Why does it matter that it is American-made? It is not like the US is associated with quality manufacture. Look at cars.
Oh God, just shut up.
Anonymous
03/25/2013 09:32
Subject: Re:The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
You don't.Anonymous wrote:How do you clean it?
Anonymous
03/24/2013 22:21
Subject: Re:The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
How do you clean it?
Anonymous
03/24/2013 19:59
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Also, I like that's it American made because that means they are giving people jobs.
Anonymous
03/24/2013 19:58
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
I have a Lodge skillet and a Lodge dutch oven. I love them and use them for everything. This skillet is great for meat and I make frittatas a lot. I love my dutch oven for searing and roasting beef and pork roasts, also great for stews. My favorite cookware by far!
Anonymous
03/24/2013 19:43
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Why does it matter that it is American-made? It is not like the US is associated with quality manufacture. Look at cars.
Anonymous
03/24/2013 19:17
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
I love mine. I use it 5 nights out of 7. I've had it 15 years and it is still going strong, and it is the first piece of communal property that I bought with my spouse.
I do any kind of dry heat meat--boneless skinless chicken breasts, steak, pork chops, bacon, tenderloin. It's just the right size for pasta sauce for two. I also bake cornbread in it.
I do any kind of dry heat meat--boneless skinless chicken breasts, steak, pork chops, bacon, tenderloin. It's just the right size for pasta sauce for two. I also bake cornbread in it.
Anonymous
03/24/2013 18:26
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
I love my Lodge cast iron skillet. One of my favorites is to heat the pan dry for 4 minutes until it's screaming hot, then cook center cut salmon filets (liberally coated on both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper) flesh side down for two minutes. Flip (you'll have a wonderful sear) and then finish in a pre-heated 450 degree oven for 5 to 6 minutes. (Recipe is from Ina Garten's Salmon with Lentils recipe on foodnetwork.com). Delish.
Anonymous
03/24/2013 11:47
Subject: The only American-made cast iron cookware - LODGE brand
Anyone else love it? What do you bake in it, or you use it only stovetop?