Cast Iron Recipes

idsman75

13fister gave me a cast-iron cookware set and now we are thinking about a camping trip in March with a buddy of his. I know there are plenty of cast-iron cookware recipes out there but I was wondering if anyone here had a few of their own that they'd like to share.Proud Privately Practicing Parishoner of the PVM

Miss. Creant

Get pan hot. Throw in food. Drink another beer. Eat hot food.

will270win

Didja get the cast iron dutch oven?

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timberbeast

Don't put it in the dishwasher and don't scrub it with steel wool. Smear all interiors with lard and leave it in the oven overnight on the lowest setting. You may have to do this periodically if you see rust. If you keep the cast iron conditioned this way, it'll make teflon look sticky.

will270win

Cast iron makes the worlds greatest bacon.

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COWBOYKIDD

If new? rinse with very very hot water,,, No soap. Next use hi heat,Ex open flame on the coals or oven eye med hi. Place oil 3/4 full and keep hot for about an hour, then remove from heat. Take spatchula and scrap out grease and wipe clean, Note Never use soap when cleaning or after cooking in it, Just wipe with a terry cloth. SimpleGeez I sound like a kichen bit**otherwise contact Martha Stewart[This message has been edited by COWBOYKIDD (edited 01-08-2002).]

Shootist3006

Ignore those other methods. To season a new cast iron pan, coat it heavily with crisco, let it set for 24 hours and then heat it in the oven at 350 deg. Swab out excess grease after it has melted.NEVER clean it with water or soap. If you get a stickey mess, there are 2 good ways to clean it. Best is to leave it overnight, upside down over a big red ant nest. Next best is to use salt as an abrasive to clean the pan.I like to make corn bread and cakes in 'em Use a smaller one (4 qt?) for corn bread while the chili is cooking in the big 'un. Mmmmm, almost makes me want to go out in the snow and make camp.

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COWBOYKIDD

Ignore the above post Never I repeat Never use salt, Just wipe after cast has been tempered. If stuborn cooked on foods remain simply soak in water and wipe.. Geez I guess Im the only one that watches Martha.

Shootist3006

Martha is wrong - NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use water.idsman, go to www.huntchat.com they have an outdoor cooking forum that might help.

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COWBOYKIDD

Shootist Martha says if ya have stubborn cooked on goods,, simply soak in water,, Think about it it makes sense..sure retreat iron as needed, Hell I bought my uncles whole set cuz my ex wife washed them in soap.. go figure

thunderbolt

Use lard or bacon grease for seasoning, not vegetable shortening. I don't know why it makes a difference, but it seems to work better with the animal fat.

Xracer

I hope you're camping out the back of a truck or camper.If you're hiking, throw it away and buy aluminum.

thebutcher

I don't know about any of this. I have such a skillet and I have used soap and water, and vegetable oil. Thing still works great. Just make sure you dry it immediately.

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simonbs

New castiron:Clean off packing lube (should be thin film)Dry out in oven PRIOR to coating at about 400While still warm, coat with animal fats (bacon grease, etc.)Bake on animal fatsAfter every use, clean then recoat with thin film of grease.

whiteclouder

Clean the protective coat of oil off using soap and/or a Brillo pad. Dry it well. Coat with vegetable oil, olive oil works well but Crisco is easier to apply. Condition by putting it in a 325 degree oven for about an hour. It will smoke and stink so if you have a B-B-Q do it outside. Let it cool until you can handle it and then wipe the inside with plain water and paper towels. Dry. Store with a wad of dry paper towels in the oven with some lapping over the edge to keep the lid slightly ajar. If you see any rust in subsequent uses, season it again. Clean after use by putting about an inch or so of water in the oven, slapping the lid on and go eat. This will free any stuff stuck to the sides. Let it cool and wipe clean. If you use animal fat, it will eventually go rancid. Re-season. Clouder..[This message has been edited by whiteclouder (edited 01-08-2002).]

woodsrunner

Usually I can just wipe mine clean. But for stubborn stuff I use plain water and a Scotch Brite pad. Never use soap!! Immediatly put on a hot burner to dry. Then wipe with a paper towel with vegitable oil on it. I keep a plastic container, with a oily paper towel in it, right near the stove.

r.e.bob

idsman, From the horses mouth http://www.grayandholt.com/tips.htm

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simonbs

This is starting to sound like those barrel break-in threads.

r.e.bob

try this one also. http://www.lodgemfg.com/

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iron sights

I THINK YOU'RE QUESTION WENT OVER EVERYBODYS HEAD. SORRY I DON'T HAVE ANY RECIPES,BUT WILL ASK SOMEONE WHO DOES. WILL POST AGAIN WHEN I HAVE SOME.

idsman75

Heh heh heh....barrel break-in...heh heh heh. Tom Gresham touched on the subject on Sunday's broadcast of "Gun Talk". Interestingly nobody called to dispute it.

ysacres

Recipe for dasatser,Salt water.Rub cast iron with salad oil or other fat. Turn upaide down in a hot fireplace or hot coals for 30 minutes. Remove and let cool. Wash in hot water. Rub with fat before storing.For breakfast; mix eggs, bacon, hashbrowns,sausage,onions,and bell peppers in cast iron skillet, pour on some hell fire. EnjoyFor dinner; Venison pot roast.3-4 lbs venison roast2 large onions, sliced potatoes quartered, chopped celery, chopped carrots.1 can beerpepper to tasteput everything in duch oven @ 350about 3-4 hrs