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Cast Iron Skillet Sizes
Buckeye_Barbecuer
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I'm looking to get a multipurpose CI skillet for using on the egg - deep dish pizza, desserts, etc. Any suggestions on size? With the handle, what sizes fit on a LBGE?
Was looking at these but happy to hear other suggestions from your experience.
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L10SK3-12-Inch-Pre-Seasoned-Skillet/dp/B00006JSUB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356631265&sr=8-1&keywords=cast+iron+skillet
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I just bought the same one for my son's large BGE. It fits in the large with room to spare. I also have the next larger size and I have cut the handle off so it fits. I have CI skillets to fit my mini, small & large BGE's...all but one have the handles cut off...Also look at 3,5 and 7 qt CI DO's...you will thank me later... :D
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeFor skillets, I use vintage cast iron. Better machined finish, and higher quality of ore.
By your handle, I assume you are in Ohio. Wagner was founded in Sidney, Ohio...and Griswold wasn't too far away in Erie, PA. I'm sure you'd have no problem finding and restoring a #8,#9,or #10 skillet in your area for less than or equal to a new Lodge.
Check out estate sales, garage sales, antique stores, flea markets, etc. If you go this route, these are useable collectibles....please do not cut the handle.
"I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected, enough to step aside and weep like a widow, to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral...of our divinity, and still be a human."--------Maynard James Keenan F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) = tool
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeI've got one CI Emeril piece no longer available. Not sure of where its made?
http://www.amazon.com/Emeril-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Smoker/dp/B000VPTMCQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Quality is similar to Lodge.
"I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected, enough to step aside and weep like a widow, to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral...of our divinity, and still be a human."--------Maynard James Keenan F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) = tool
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree Likesame here. longer handle maybe VI??
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeWhoa ! If you measure it rim to rim, mine is 13 1/2". I was measuring at the base. The bottom of mine says 12sk, so I assumed that is where you measure it.
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeSeems to depend on where you measure the pan, at the rim or the cooking surface. My 12 inch.... let me go measure. Ok, 4 skillets:
Lodge SK10 = 10inch cooking area, 12inch rim
Lodge SK8 = 8inch cooking area (actually almost 8.5in), 10inch rim.
Canadian Super Store special (under $10, no factory seasoning) 12 = 12inch rim, 10inch cooking area.
CSS special unmarked but I think they called it 10 inch = 10inch rim, 8+inch cooking area. (came with what looked like factory seasoning and they started off charging like it at $22, but the label said clean coating off and the price went down to $10 real quick.. so I got one)
Anyway all that to say there doesn't seem to be much of a standard. The 8inch cooking area seems to be the handiest one to have (my Yf likes them best) plus it works best on our hobs which are only 6.5 - 7 inches around. (also we have noticed that the 10inch cooking area was melting the plastic case of our induction cookers) I also found that the food tends to stick more outside the well heated portion.
Anyone living in Canada, I would recommend the CSS specials. They seem to be just as good as the Lodges but 1/3 the price (do check for straight sides as some are cupped). Walmart has cheap ones too, but the 8inch cooking area one cracked in two the first time we got it a little hot. The two smaller ones seem to be ok though. Anything you can get used is probably better
Note: in my opinion the factory seasoning is just one of those "value added" con jobs. It is never no stick, and the price they charge extra is way out of line. Just use it for a "season" cleaning with only scraping (I use a $1 putty knife as a scraper) and you will see and experience the difference. If you get a used one that is a little rusty, just wire brush the rust away (by hand works just fine with a BBQ brush $1.25) and be happy.
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