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Had some fam over few days ago and picked up some Trader Joe’s usda choice filet’s. Seared for 2 minutes each side and 7 mins in the oven at 425. Came out amazing with Jack Daniels steak seasoning and butter.

 

I think flat iron steaks are amongst the best. Perhaps a hardwood fire is better but a lot more work!

 

https://youtu.be/dR7Oldjp2DM

 

Picked up an 8 quart Stansport dutch oven from Dick's for like $50 and then there's a fire ban over the whole state!

It's ok though - I will use it for bread soon enough.

Does anyone else find the seasoning advice to oil and leave in the oven for 30+ minutes completely pointless? I season on the stove and when the oil shimmers and spreads into little droplets I turn the heat off, wipe down with more oil and let cool. I'll do that 2 or 3 times if foods been sticking and then the pan is golden for weeks or until something sugary gets really burned on it.

 

Cook some bacon with it a few times.

 

Caramelize onions in it too.

 

I honestly don't have much luck with bacon in cast iron - maybe I'm just getting the wrong type but there's always sugars that end up burnt and having to be scraped out. I usually just use some high heat oil like canola or safflower.

Why onions?

 

Because they're tasty

 

In bacon grease.

 

With a few potatoes

 

I've had good results with avocado oil for seasoning

 

I researched seasoning a wok. The suggestions were high smoke oil and sliced onions. It worked.
I now do that with my cast iron and it works.

Honestly, just using it works to season. No vinegar or acidic foods. Rinse in water only. I use a metal spatula, so it gets scraped in use.

 

https://www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/seasoning-cast-iron.html#.Xxrq7S9q2hA

I’m still reading it, but looks like you should rub the pan with the onion first
Edit: I wanted to reread it, making sure I didn’t miss the heat it up, but this says just rub and rub some more onion.

 

Ok, have you done that?
My post was something I did after I read about it.
Try caramelizing onions. You get two things, you season it, and you get awesome onions.

I read the article. I have no idea who they are, or the experience they have.
What did they do after they rubbed the onion in?

 

Never done it, found it when searching for more info after reading your post. From reading the article, my guess they just use it as one normally would .

 

get something plain rather than maple/etc. I usually use a plain bacon. I am not a huge bacon guy though, I like it, but meh. I go through maybe 2-3 packs per year, so not really using a lot. Whenever I use it I make sure to keep the grease like liquid gold

I typically use crisco. I don't overthink it, I end up using 2-3 of my pans at least 3-4 times a week, so quick and dirty works for me. They're tools not showpieces
https://www.scienceofcooking.com/science-of-cast-iron-skillet-cooking.html

 

Antique store find, #10 Wagner dutch oven, stamped with 1920 US patent date on the bottom, good fitting lid, intact rim on top and bottom of rim, three stumpy legs on the bottom. Looks restorable, the underside of the pot looks factory, minor surface rust on outside of top and sides.

Asking $125, I have a 10% off coupon at the store I willing to burn.

Grab it or let it go?

 

I just bought an 8 quart Stansport dutch oven at Dicks for $50. If you value the fact that it was from 1920 then go for it but realize that's the only thing you're paying for.

 

Shrug. Your call. I've seen Wagner #10's in good shape selling for as high as $300, but the prices they command seem like stupid $ to me personally. I'd walk if I was the one looking at it, but from a functionality standpoint I'm perfectly happy with my $20-for-the-pair yard sale dutch ovens of unknown manufacture

 

Appreciate the inputs. I am inclined to grab it since I am a bit concerned about what scrap metals might be in new production MiC cast iron. I do want a DO with a rimmed lid so I can park some coals on the lid while baking.

EDIT: The wife found the 8 quart Lodge online with free/ Amazon prime shipping for about $85. Not on the shelves local. She wants the Lodge. Nice Wagner though. Shipping to the lower 48 would be steep, but if you want to contact the seller drop me a message here.