The big downside to the Lodge is the rough texture required to apply the factory "seasoning". Apparently you can take much of that texture smooth with judicious use of a grinder. I've seen it on the Internet, so it must be true.
The big downside to the Lodge is the rough texture required to apply the factory "seasoning". Apparently you can take much of that texture smooth with judicious use of a grinder. I've seen it on the Internet, so it must be true.
Last edited by David S.; 01-07-2016 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Phrasing! Wait, are we still doing that?
Bit of thread necromancy, but i just found these guys on kickstarter :
http://www.stargazercastiron.com/ thats their website or search stargazer on kickstarter, not cheap but not terible for price. Im giveing one a shot.
So I got a couple of Lodge skillets for a housewarming gift last summer. After about six months of trials and only a few errors, I think I found the secret.
You need to cook stuff at a MUCH MUCH lower temperature than you are used to. Like I fry eggs with the burner set on "2". Once you see the oil in the pan begin to smoke a bit, you need to turn it down and try to maintain the temp right around there for 99% of the things you are going to cook.
Looking to try some oven cooked steaks again this weekend. My first attempt was, not so good...
I use a DA sander and go for a finer finish. Older pans were finished, I don't think newer ones are.
I use 220 grit and go till the surface looks satin. Takes about 5 min. Then throw it on the Kamodo and let it cook for a few hours, applying flax oil every 45min or so until jet black.
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There appears to be a resurgence of cast iron producers who are making smooth cast-iron cookware.
Smithey Ironware in SC https://smitheyironware.com
Field Company in NY https://fieldcompany.com
Stargazer in PA http://www.stargazercastiron.com
Finex in OR https://finexusa.com
Borough Furnace in NY http://boroughfurnace.com
I love my Finex. Use it every day.
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Good comparison video of the new generation of cast-iron pans.
Stargazer is in my home town. I will have to stop by
Some of those prices for that hipster designer type cast iron is a little much. It’s just cast iron.
It comes down to the surface smoothness. Some pans are smoother then others. It is very simple to correct.
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