i bought a new Dutch oven today. I now have about six pieces in my collection it seems to be an addiction see attached pictures. The 8 quart pot came from a yard sale. The bigger Dutch oven I found on sale today, it is an offshore pot but I could not resist . The cast iron griddle with a hole came my neighbour and he did not want anymore it came with his old gas BBQ.
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Cast iron is great to have, but for the enthusiast, you should check out antique markets and ebay. The cast iron you find in these places is the older stuff, the 100 year old stuff. There are rare ones out there for collectors, but unless its one of very few manufacturers, they're better for cooking.
The process for making cast iron back in the day is different than it is now. Recent cast iron has a rough texture, not great for making an omelet. The old stuff has a very smooth bottom to it. it's also kinda fun to identify the cast iron through telltale marks unique to each manufacturer. I've got a #8, 10, and 14. I do own a lodge dutch oven but when I buy iron, I buy the reeeeeeal used stuff.
Happy hunting!
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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
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Minnesota/ United States of America
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Grills/Smokers/Fryers
Big Green Egg (Large) X3
Blackstone 36" Outdoor Griddle 4-Burner
Burch Barrel V-1
Karubeque C-60
Kamado Joe Jr. (Black)
Lodge L410 Hibachi
Pit Barrel Cooker
Pit Barrel Cooker 2.0
Pit Barrel PBX
R&V Works FF2-R-ST 4-Gallon Fryer
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Thermometers
FireBoard (Base Package)
Thermoworks ThermaPen (Red)
Thermoworks MK4 (Orange)
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Accessories
Big Green Egg Plate Setter
Benzomatic TS4000 Torch X 2
Benzomatic TS800 High Temp Torch X 2
Bayou Classic 44 qt Stainless Stock Pot
Bayou Classic 35K BTU Burner
Digi Q DX2 (Medium Pit Viper Fan)
Dragon VT 2-23 C Torch
Eggspander Kit X2
Field Skillet No. 8,10,12
Finex Cat Iron Line
FireBoard Drive
Lots and Lots of Griswold Cast Iron
Grill Grates
Joule Water Circulator
KBQ Fire Grate
Kick Ash Basket (KAB) X4
Lots of Lodge Cast Iron
Husky 6 Drawer BBQ Equipment Cabinet
Large Vortex
Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum
Marquette Castings No. 13 (First Run)
Smithey No. 12
Smokeware Chimney Cap X 3
Stargazer No.10, 12
Tool Wizard BBQ Tongs
Univex Duro 10" Meat Slicer
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Fuel
FOGO Priemium Lump Charcoal
Kingsford Blue and White
B&B Charcoal
Apple, Cherry & Oak Log splits for the C-60
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Cutlery
Buck 119 Special
Cuda 7' Fillet Knife
Dexter 12" Brisket Sword
Global
Shun
Wusthof
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Next Major Purchase
Lone Star Grillz 24 X 48 Offset
Nice start to your collection. Trust me, it will grow!!! I probably have over a hundred pieces right now, and I am still picking new ones up all the time!
If you need any help with restoration, try this link. The Electrolysis bath is a great way to go!
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Jeepers. Seriously! That's a new level of sickness....errr... I mean enthusiasm. ๐
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Hahaha, we're all al little crazy in here brothers! HouseHomey EdF
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