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cast iron fry pan myths

Discussion in 'The Smokehouse' started by savemoney, Nov 8, 2014.

  1. TurboDiesel

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    Looks good , Dave! :drool:

    I doctor mine same way with 1 tbsp vegoil, 1 extra egg and 1 tbsp sugar.

    I might try the butter instead of the oil next time .:stirpot:
     
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    Man Dave yours looked better than mine tonight! Also had a hankering for corn bread so just whipped up a cheap box of the jiffy stuff in a Griswold #6, came out fine, nice and non stick but just lacked something.

    Next time it'll be home made.
     
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    Wapak's are getting very pricy. I think they were only made like 20 years, but they are getting scarce. I think for this one I paid $5.00 at a flea market some time back. :D
     
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    Woody, there are many brands of cornbread out there and I've tried most of them, I do love me some cornbread! Hands down if you can find it, and "Amazon" has it, the brand I use is Penguin cornbread mix.
    Not to mention it it's very reasonable in price and I get it at BJ's wholesale, or Sam's club. But there are others like Cosco and some Super walmarts have it also. It is really good cornbread! :drool:
    Penguin Natural Foods Cornbread Mix (5.625 lb) from Costco - Instacart
     
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    TD, yup, thats about my method. I add about a tablespoon of wildflower honey in the mix when putting all the ingredients together. Any honey will do, we have two apiaries close by and we patronize them quite often.
     
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    I will definitely keep my eye out Dave. The last REALLY good cornbread I had (muffins actually) were ones my mother in law made from scratch. That's what got me thinking maybe home made is the way to go
     
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    Sugar
     
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    image.jpg A few additions to the cast collection.
     
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    Can't go wrong with them!! :yes: Spray them down with PAM inside, put on grill outside, or oven at 375º to 400º for 1/2 hour upside down and cook them off. :cool: Ready to go!
     
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    Everyone has their own version of "make pan moar betta" seasoning :D but I do mine all inside. When my gal is not here. And with help from range hood fans or window!

    I walk them up slow in temp stages, eventually running somewhat north of 400. That's where I found the magic for me.
     
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    good ol Lodge! I'm a bit tempted to get one of their new pizza pans.
     
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    I took my ‘new’ lodge griddle that I got a couple months ago and scrubbed the heck out of it with a scotch brite pad and dawn, then seasoned it with peanut oil. I’m pretty happy with it.

    The pre-seasoned stuff comes off pretty easily.
     
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    I tried to use one of the pre seasoned pans. My eggs had a black smudge on them, so I tossed them out and started over. Second time, no black, at least none that I could see. I like using cast iron with my gas stove. I just have to remind myself not to touch the handle of the pan. I keep a pot hold right in front of me to remind me.
     
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    Me too, but I never heard of anyone I know having one. I wish Lodge would make some of those higher end Cast Iron that are thinner and with the smooth cooking surface. My Lodges wear down smooth, but it takes years.
     
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    I have one of their thin "carbon steel I believe it is" fry pans, and absolutely love it

    Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk
     
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    I keep one of these handy. Mrs. TD got them at work...
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    Scallops in the Griswold #6 came out good tonight. Cooked 8 total with Olive oil, butter, garlic and salt. White wine is always a staple with these but tonight I skipped it and they were maybe even better without it. You get the full true flavor of the scallop.

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    :drool::drool::drool: One of my favorites. I live 3 miles from the Lobster House fish market, you just can't beat fresh scallops.
     
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    Those are some nice looking scallops. I can almost taste 'em. :drool:
     
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    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Good news for scallop fans. Already one of the most readily available higher-priced seafoods to consumers, the succulent shellfish could fall in price this year.
    Scallops may soon plunge in price