School me on cast iron!

[mikey549]

I agree with Stein, cast iron is cast iron. It is all in the finish and the seasoning. I have at least 8 of different sizes and manufacturers. If polished and seasoned correctly fried eggs slide right out. I have also never had an issue cooking on glass tops including using a pressure cooker.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Costco sells this one a couple times a year.  We have the 12" one that costco sells and it is pretty nice pan.  We have been cooking on for the last 2-3 years. 

Great value

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Tramontina-Preseasoned-2-Piece-Cast-Iron-Skillets-with-Silicone-Grips-80131-654/315029455?mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D28I-028_022_GRILLS-NA-MULTI-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PLA&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D28I-028_022_GRILLS-NA-MULTI-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PLA-16071651756-138487087808-2448327735974&msclkid=afca4d2558a1159d14c224bc14aeaeec&gclid=afca4d2558a1159d14c224bc14aeaeec&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7&gad_campaignid=16071651756#overlay


https://www.costco.com/p/-/tramontina-2-piece-cast-iron-skillets/100392427

Some of there stuff is made in China, be careful.

[craigapphunt]

I've got a few cast iron pans. Used them on several glass tops over the years without issue maybe I just got lucky. I've always sanded them If they were rough and after alot of experimentation I'll say grape seed oil is by far the absolute best seasoning oil I've found. Once you figure out how to prep them they are perfectly non-stick and I love using them for most things. Avoid acidic things if you don't want to have to re-season the pan.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I've got a few cast iron pans. Used them on several glass tops over the years without issue maybe I just got lucky. I've always sanded them If they were rough and after alot of experimentation I'll say grape seed oil is by far the absolute best seasoning oil I've found. Once you figure out how to prep them they are perfectly non-stick and I love using them for most things. Avoid acidic things if you don't want to have to re-season the pan.

Once I did the research that’s all I use now.

[craigapphunt]

I'll add I've got a old no name brand pan a lodge and a cabelas branded pan and they all work great. I'm sure the expensive cast stuff is awesome but the cheaper stuff works good too.

[craigapphunt]

I've got a few cast iron pans. Used them on several glass tops over the years without issue maybe I just got lucky. I've always sanded them If they were rough and after alot of experimentation I'll say grape seed oil is by far the absolute best seasoning oil I've found. Once you figure out how to prep them they are perfectly non-stick and I love using them for most things. Avoid acidic things if you don't want to have to re-season the pan.

Once I did the research that’s all I use now.



Same here. It's also cheap an readily available. Just make sure you get the pure stuff and not a blended product.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I've got a few cast iron pans. Used them on several glass tops over the years without issue maybe I just got lucky. I've always sanded them If they were rough and after alot of experimentation I'll say grape seed oil is by far the absolute best seasoning oil I've found. Once you figure out how to prep them they are perfectly non-stick and I love using them for most things. Avoid acidic things if you don't want to have to re-season the pan.

Once I did the research that’s all I use now.



Same here. It's also cheap an readily available. Just make sure you get the pure stuff and not a blended product.

Yep👍

[jrebel]

I think it's also worth adding.....you have to treat your cast iron nice!!!  If you abuse it, it can be damaged.  Heat them slow....you can heat them to the point they are literally glowing red....but you have to start slowly.  Cool them slow.....don't take a 500 degree pan and throw it under cold water.  Wash, dry and season....controversial topic....but find what works for you and do it religiously.  If you are nice to them, they will last multiple lifetimes.   

[Boss .300 winmag]

I think it's also worth adding.....you have to treat your cast iron nice!!!  If you abuse it, it can be damaged.  Heat them slow....you can heat them to the point they are literally glowing red....but you have to start slowly.  Cool them slow.....don't take a 500 degree pan and throw it under cold water.  Wash, dry and season....controversial topic....but find what works for you and do it religiously.  If you are nice to them, they will last multiple lifetimes.

You’ll only do that once.🤯

I threw a glowing rock into the stream next to deer camp once, the explosion was insane, interesting enough it took a little bit before it exploded.