Cast-iron pans

[saor]

Would like to get a cast-iron pan. Any considerations to keep in mind when buying? Right now I'm leaning toward uncoated (pans without non-stick or enamel coatings). Looking at the 20cm version of this:

https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria-skillets.htm?id=42597&name=Victoria-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Skillet


Which seems cool because it also has glass lids available:
https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria...?id=45773&name=Victoria-Glass-Lid-for-Skillet

Is it necessary to treat this before using?
Cleaning after use?

 

[Gabe Owner]

You can get Lodge pans from Makro.

 

[3WA]

Is it necessary to treat this before using?

Yes, treat with streaky bacon

(in seriousness, it's already seasoned so good to go)

Cleaning after use?

Allow to cool and then give a light scrub with water. A little soap is harmless. For best results, after washing, add a tiny amount of clarified butter and heat on the stove.

 

[epah]

But have you heard about the Philips airfryer?

 

[Gabe Owner]

But have you heard about the Philips airfryer?

Stik Kak.

 

[3WA]

Oh, and also, pour all your olive oil down the drain, because from now on, you're a man of beef fat, bacon fat, and clarified butter.

 

[newby_investor]

Game used to have a set of 3 for R399 but they are out of stock everywhere now.

 

[maumau]

Can't go wrong with cast iron. Works in the oven and on induction, gas and normal stovetop, probably on a braai too

Clean like @3WA said and don't ever soak it in water.

Lodge or Victoria FTW.

 

[greg0205]

Would like to get a cast-iron pan. Any considerations to keep in mind when buying? Right now I'm leaning toward uncoated (pans without non-stick or enamel coatings). Looking at the 20cm version of this:

https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria-skillets.htm?id=42597&name=Victoria-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Skillet
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Which seems cool because it also has glass lids available:
https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria...?id=45773&name=Victoria-Glass-Lid-for-Skillet

Is it necessary to treat this before using?
Cleaning after use?

20cm is tiny IMO. Is there a specific reason you're looking at that size?

 

[saor]

20cm is tiny IMO. Is there a specific reason you're looking at that size?

I cook for one most of the time, figured a smaller pan makes more sense. But thinking about it my regular pans are 24cm and I probably don't want to go smaller than that.

 

[greg0205]

I cook for one most of the time, figured a smaller pan makes more sense. Although thinking about it my regular pans are 24cm and I probably don't want to go smaller than that.

Yeah, we have a 26cm cast iron and I've been looking for a bigger one for ages... Might end up having to get a coated one. Also, you mentioned lids, and 26cm is a handy size for those.

Leroy Merlin might have a couple of options for you:

MEGAMASTER 260 ROUND PAN

Crafted for outdoor cooking, the Megamaster 260 Round Pan is a versatile pan that can be used for anything from cooking a sauce to making breakfast right on your braai. Made of cast iron, it retains heat effectively for longer. Can be used in an oven, stove, gas and camping equipment.

leroymerlin.co.za

Lifespace Quality 3 Pce Matt Black Cast Iron Skillet Pan Set

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leroymerlin.co.za

 

[soulie]

Would like to get a cast-iron pan. Any considerations to keep in mind when buying? Right now I'm leaning toward uncoated (pans without non-stick or enamel coatings). Looking at the 20cm version of this:

https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria-skillets.htm?id=42597&name=Victoria-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Skillet
View attachment 1528153

Which seems cool because it also has glass lids available:
https://www.yuppiechef.com/victoria...?id=45773&name=Victoria-Glass-Lid-for-Skillet

Is it necessary to treat this before using?
Cleaning after use?

lifespacesa. website ,cast iron skillet set .builders also sells them .but more expensive.on special right now with delivery

 

[Kornhub]

@RanzB and @cerebus

 

[saor]

@RanzB and @cerebus

Yeah I just saw his supper post using enamelled cast-iron & was wondering what the difference was.

 

[Kornhub]

Yeah I just saw his supper post using enamelled cast-iron & was wondering what the difference was.

Just be prepared if its @cerebus because he only uses samurai cast-iron pans

 

[Kornhub]

If you have cash dewd Le creuset

 

[Messugga]

If you have cash dewd Le creuset

Busy spec'ing out a set. It gets expensive quickly...

 

[Kornhub]

Busy spec'ing out a set. It gets expensive quickly...

Yeah I wouldn't buy that just yet if I was saor but she has a good question that needs to be answered. I only know because my mother bought a 'few' . Undercover hoarder lol

 

[RanzB]

Yeah I just saw his supper post using enamelled cast-iron & was wondering what the difference was.

So I have a 30cm Lodge cast iron skillet that I imported in the early 2010s from Amazon. That's more for frying, searing, baking, every day cooking.

The new enameIled pot I got because while I do have 2 cast iron dutch ovens, neither are enamelled. I could use any of them interchangeably I guess, but this one is a nice size for smaller cooks and I wouldn't be able to use it over a fire if I needed to. You also can't season them to a non-stick finish like you can with the cast iron Dutch ovens. The upside is that it requires less care than the cast iron ones.

That being said, depending on what you are going to be using them for, you can also look into carbon steel pans. They are lighter and quicker to pre-heat compared to cast iron, which takes a while to come to temperature but hold the heat for longer quite well.

I bought a de Buyer carbon steel pan recently, and am still seasoning and learning how to maximise its strengths.

 

[saor]

That being said, depending on what you are going to be using them for, you can also look into carbon steel pans.

The vast majority will be vegetarian dishes (I'm not searing meat). I've seen some mention of acidity not being great for cast iron, so I guess tomatoes etc. are out? Not sure how big of a concern that is.