The Sale Is Over: Let's See Those New Field Company #8 Cast Iron Skillets!!

[DWCowles]

Got mine today also

[Steve B]

Ain't she purdy DW. What do you think about the weight of this puppy?

[DWCowles]

I like it

[Spinaker]

Saweeet! Thanks for sharing!

[Spinaker]

My skillet just got here. So far, I love this thing. The cooking surface looks great, nice and smooth.

I love the classic design on the back. And the handle is a bit of a throw back as well.

The top half of the pan has a slight slope to make pouring liquids easier from any angle, with little dripping down the side of the pan.


All in all a pretty gorgeous pan. I can't wait to get some potatoes going in this baby tonight. And probably a steak for the Finex! Cheers to Steve B for posting this link!

[David Parrish]

I hadn't even noticed the lip. Lot's of nice details I'm sure I'll appreciate more and more over time. I know it was expensive but when you have it in your hands it feels, well, worth it.

[Spinaker]

Yep. Exactly! David Parrish

[Steve B]

Yeah baby that's what I'm talking about.

[Mr. Bones]

Woot!!!
Mine arrived today!!! (So, now I'm, like, a (semi-official) member of "our Anova community. ")!!??
Cool!
Mine, unlike previous pics, seems to have a more cardboard-y seasonin' done to it...
Hmmmm....
I s'pose, it'll burn off, in time...

[Steve B]

Very nice Mr. Bones you're gonna love it after that cardboardy taste goes away.

[Mr. Bones]

Okay, Okay...
I think I got it figgered out, now...
Jus' had to put on my "Thinkin' Cap"!
(Which, it turns out, was found under th' folded-down back seat, in th' Blue Belle!!!)
That seat been folded down fer better 'n' five years, easy!





Awww Shawww!
Never reckoned , fer a hunnert dollar bill, that I'd haveta skin th' dang thing myself, like a dad-gummed buck...

[Mr. Bones]

She is alla dat!

[Steve B]

Whohoo

[Spinaker]

Yes!!!

[Mr. Bones]

First Impressions? Glad ya' asked!
Not at all an ultralite, dainty thing... (GOOD!!!)
Highly remniscient of my (very) old CI, thin, n' sturdy!!!!
You could easily despatch any home intruder with this skillet...
SO, be dang dang careful settin' this on yer glasstop stove, y'all!!!
Jus' sayin', ya' heard it here on AR, first!
Th' quality, an' workmanship is very admirable; interior finish is easily as smooth as a baby's backside...
Couldn't say if it's as smooth as th' dolphins that have petted me, but nothin' else I've ever found in this life has been, so far...so maybe an unfair comparison...

[Ernest]

Looks like I missed out on this one.

[Spinaker]

Looks like I missed out on this one.

Dude! You led me to this thread. You didn't buy one? C'mon! Where's your MCS brother?

[Ernest]

HAHAHAHAHA!! I'm fighting the urge for Finex 8. My will power is getting weak

[Spinaker]

HAHAHAHAHA!! I'm fighting the urge for Finex 8. My will power is getting weak

Yeah....then you see the damn sauce pot... "Oh it's so cute, I could use it for all those sauces I never make." (Click add to cart) Hahahahahaha

[Mr. Bones]

To paraphrase 'Ready Teddy':
They give me Cast Iron Fever...

[Ernest]

Spinaker apparently Finex No8 is available online only. I thought I dodged that bullet........
Long story short.....it's on the way!! I have to log off AR until December

[Ernest]

Steve B man! But at least we're feeding our passion.

[Ernest]

Mr. Bones HAHAHA! It's non stop MCS, from all angles

[Spinaker]

LOL, Yeah. Consider it payback for flaring up my MCS so bad I bought the KBQ.

[Ernest]

Seems like you folks bought it for decoration. Nobody has cooked with the skillet yet?!

[Mr. Bones]

In my particular case, I will re-season it first... unattainable time comittment, until th' weekend hits, but I appreciate yer comment, with a large grain of salt! (weighed) !!!!
Guess I could / somebody should try one, right out of th' box, eh?

[Ernest]

fzxdoc I'm loving mine! Go ahead and get a 10 with a lid and an 8.
Best steak crust ever and pan wasn't even smoking hot!

[Spinaker]

Do it up. Tell me that pan didn't feel great in your hand. That stainless steel coil handle is wicked awesome. fzxdoc

[Ernest]

Resistance is futile!

[fzxdoc]

You're right, Spinaker and Ernest. That pan did feel great in the hand, and was sooo smooth! I kept thinking of the Lodge collection of pans I already have, though. Decisions, decisions.

[Spinaker]

Ernest
​​​​​​​I have cooked on it for the last two nights. I just keep forgetting to take pictures. Cooks potatoes like a dream. Moving on to steaks next week. Not for long though. The Finex NO 10 is Boss Hog on that deal.

[Mr. Bones]

Re: Pictures...
Remember... lol
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

[Ernest]

Mr. Bones with that smooth surface I bet all you need is preheat, rub a thin layer of oil. Let it cool and you'd be good to go.

[Mr. Bones]

Ernest, I'm bettin' yer right, my Friend...I'd put money on th' fact most folks would be jus' fine with that!

[Spinaker]

What are you using for your manual seasonings, Bones?

Mr. Bones

[Mr. Bones]

Per yer recommend, lignan flax oil, Barlean's is th' brand I bought / have been usin'...
I think it makes a better turtle shell than anything I have discovered, previous...
Thanks fer sharin' yer method, it has helped me learn new things, Brother!!!

[Spinaker]

Saweeet. If you take your time, use high heat and sloooow cool downs you will have a bullet proof seasoning layer.

*Make sure to shake the bottle prior to dispensing.