Got an enameled cast iron camping skillet to replace the nonstick poison skillet. Feels like xmas came early

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[–]handbananasrevenge 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

What a beaut!

Anyone who cooks regularly should have a cast iron skillet. They are so versatile. I’ve had an old school Lodge full cast iron skillet for years and I’m not joking when I say it’s one of my most prized possessions. Not that it’s rare or expensive. Just because it’s so well seasoned now and I use it so much that I just leave it on my stovetop.

I did recently upgrade from my non-stick set to a Henckels set of ceramic lined stainless steel. Coupled with the heat from a gas stove and those things cook food fast (you gotta watch it, even on low, sauces that should be simmering may still boil) and they clean so easy. I cook probably 95 percent of my meals so it was worth the investment.

Just be careful with the ceramic in that it can chip.

[–]Musky[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

They are so versatile. I’ve had an old school Lodge full cast iron skillet for years and I’m not joking when I say it’s one of my most prized possessions.

Hah, I just leave my 12" lodge skillet on the stove too! I used to cook with nothing else, but I ended up with iron overload. I wasn't careful about not cooking acidic stuff in it. I didn't think I had to be, everyone said you barely get any iron from it, but my vitamins already had all the iron I needed and I guess the tiny bit of iron ended up accumulating in my body from using it 2-3 times a day. I also cook nearly all my meals. I still love my lodge cast iron death, but I have picked up clad stainless steel stuff and the enamel shouldn't have any iron issues for me.

I did recently upgrade from my non-stick set to a Henckels set of ceramic lined stainless steel.

Those look really interesting, and no pfoas or ptfes. I just recently scrapped my non -stick stuff. How does it compared to teflon as far as food not sticking? I always liked being able to cook eggs without any fat.

Just be careful with the ceramic in that it can chip.

Yeah, and scratch. Won't be using metal on it and hopefully nobody drops it. Might break a foot too!

[–]handbananasrevenge 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That’s the one thing with the ceramic. You need to cook with a fat of some kind. But if you do, you get the same non stick experience

[–]BanditMcFuklebuck 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I love my cast iron skillet!!!

[–]Hel 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

What kind of vegetables are you gonna sauté in that baby???

[–]Musky[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Veggies we usually wrap in foil and toss in the fire, we're bringing green peppers, potatoes, carrots and onions, but the wife wants pancakes and we also picked up breakfast sausage.

[–]Drcolossus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Hey I recommend for your next purchase that you try to track down a vintage cast iron skillet. They are a complete game changer. The surface is so much smoother than lodge or any other brand and they can be got for like $20. A properly seasoned piece of vintage cast iron is a thing of beauty. Also if you are looking for non stick you should check out carbon steel it's amazing. Fuck all of that non stick crap.

[–]Musky[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I often think about just sanding down the surface of my lodge to be smooth like vintage pieces.

[–]Drcolossus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

People do it and it makes a huge difference. You can find videos on youtube.

[–]tiny-brown-mug 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Nice! There's nothing like new, well-made cookware! The enamel looks really good, too.

[–]Musky[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks! They say enameled cookware is going to be a $2.8bn industry by 2028.