Thread: Cast iron?

Here, this is easier.

Just spotted this - enamelled cast iron Dutch oven with a temperature gauge. Looks interesting. I think if fits into the “wants” versus the “needs” category.

After looking at the local antique shops and auction sites, I thought I might ask the good members here if someone has a nice cast chicken fryer they want to let go of. I'm looking for a nice vintage 'user' and not a collector piece. I use a gas stove, so a little wobble is ok.

I caught the cast iron cooking bug some years ago, and find using cast a flat out pleasure.

Originally Posted by Midway

After looking at the local antique shops and auction sites, I thought I might ask the good members here if someone has a nice cast chicken fryer they want to let go of. I'm looking for a nice vintage 'user' and not a collector piece. I use a gas stove, so a little wobble is ok.

I caught the cast iron cooking bug some years ago, and find using cast a flat out pleasure.

If you want a user piece, you can get Lodge at good prices at Target or at often even better prices at Bass Pro.

Thanks. I do have a modern Lodge skillet. I don't care for the pebbled surface and I'm a vintage guy anyway. So if someone has vintage fryer, which might be a duplicate, or not in use, let me know.

Originally Posted by Midway

Thanks. I do have a modern Lodge skillet. I don't care for the pebbled surface and I'm a vintage guy anyway. So if someone has vintage fryer, which might be a duplicate, or not in use, let me know.

I was able to source a vintage chicken fryer from CL. Thanks for a great thread. I used the pie crust recipe just posted to make an excellent pot pie. It slid cleanly from a Small CI skillet I've had for a couple of years.

Originally Posted by DZEC

Just spotted this - enamelled cast iron Dutch oven with a temperature gauge. Looks interesting. I think if fits into the “wants” versus the “needs” category.

That thermometer scares me away. I got one short scene of the bulge in the inside of the pan and no easily found instructions of removal and replacement.

Looks more like a gimmick.

40 year limited guarantee.

Not long for a good piece of cast iron.

[QUOTE=DZEC;1853092]Just spotted this - enamelled cast iron Dutch oven with a temperature gauge. Looks interesting. I think if fits into the “wants” versus the “needs” category.


I would think, a good cook wouldn't need a temp gauge.

Hey....if its smoking, turn the heat down.!

Originally Posted by outback

Here, this is easier.

I should have gone down one block. Sorry.

Originally Posted by Learner

I should have gone down one block. Sorry.

If that is the worst mistake you make today you are doing excellent!!!