r/castiron

I was cooking rice and patch got burnt on the bottom. After going to work with the scrub daddy, I got most of it but a concerned with the remaining spots.

based on the video, I’m concerned with the bubbling spots being areas where the enamel has completely deteriorated. I used a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar to help break up the last of it

Is it time to retire this one?

Edit: thanks all! I think she‘s still good to go. After the baking soda treatment, the remaining black spots seem to be surface level and not of a major concert.

So I’ve had my 12” Lodge for a good 7 years now and it been great, but a thin layer of carbon has been slowly growing and getting harder and harder to scrub out. So I get fed up and did a thing.

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To add I used brass coated steel wire. When I was done I gave it a vinegar scrub before washing with soap and water.

Found at an estate sale for $10. Zero crazing, just needs a cleaning. I’m in love!!! Time to start looking for matching cookware!

Made a no-knead dough the night before and left it to proof overnight. Let it rest in my pan for about an hour before baking, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni and baked at 500f for 9 minutes

Super happy with the result

After washing and drying, I'm trying to reseason my castiron. Threw on a thin coat of olive oil and put in the oven upside down for 2h hours (180C/356F). After taking it out, I noticed these weird spots. After cooling off, they feel very mildly sticky. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: thanks for all the advice. I really should have read the FAQ first.

I love a good, easy cast iron pizza night. It’s a huge plus that I know my kids will eat it, too.

Tonight’s offering: 1/2 cheese, 1/2 Pepperoni (for the kids); Mozzarella, garlic, pepperoni, bell pepper, sun dried tomato, hot honey (for myself and my wife).

As a bonus, I always feel as though the pan is even more perfectly seasoned afterwards.

Hope you enjoy!

Easy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe https://abrightmoment.com/easy-sourdough-focaccia-recipe/. My friend gave me a sourdough starter and I was too chicken to try an actual loaf.

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Everyone else showing off their homemade deep dish pizzas and I couldn’t help noticing how perfect the size of this cheap frozen pizza matched one of my skillets.

My 16 year old daughter made these today. She also made the sourdough starter.

Does anyone know what make and year this hammered skillet is from?

Based on research, I presume its great depression era because of the style. But I am unable to find information about the manufacturer to confirm the age. Any info is greatly appreciated!

Estate sale find for $8. It looks like the Griswold logo, but I know most have the branding across the full backside.

Impulse buy from a charity shop. New to cast iron. Advice for a UK-based beginner for getting it ready and basic maintenance?

Rescued 2 CI pans from the local thrifts. The first one appears to be a BSR? perhaps and had stubborn carbon build up. After soaking it in oven cleaner for a few days and scraping off the build up, I noticed the hairline fracture on the pan (picture 3). Is this pan a goner?

The other pan seems to be okay, but trying to identify the make/approx year (last 2 photos).

Edit: Picture of the back of the pan after carbon removal: https://imgur.com/a/jn5i3dF

Like a year ago I posted about wire wheeling this pan. It was extremely rusty and pitted. Some members said I ruined it. Well it seems to still work and look good after that wire wheel flogging.

What is a safe method to restore this nickel plated wagner skillet?

This is my first nickel plated cast iron piece, and considering it is vintage, I am looking for information on safe ways to restore it. I was considering using yellow cap easy off and scrubbing by hand, as that is what I currently have available, but I want to make sure I won't accidentally cause any issues with the nickel plating.

Any info is appreciated, thanks!

We all have our differences when it comes to caring for our iron, as far as cleaning, seasoning, and even cooking on cast iron.

But what unites us all, is (1) We all love cast iron, and (2) All of us wash dishes by hand, something many people don’t do now days.

Happy cooking to all!

It finally happened. Found some cast-iron skillets at a garage sale and I was able to get all five for $60. How did I do?