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Fajitas- cast iron storage

DoofusOfTheDay
DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
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Nothing exciting, fajitas.  But hit the spot.  Getting more into my cast iron pans.  Question though about cast iron care.  I got it down on cleaning, got me a little chain mail scrubber, for the nasty stuff.  Oiling it a little when storing.  But here's the question, how to store an oiled cast iron pan without it collecting dust, dog hair?


Gregg
Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
Marietta, GA
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  • SouthernEggStill
    SouthernEggStill Posts: 4

    I store mine in the stove since I know use the BGE as my stove.


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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited August 2015
    Fajitas looking good mang!  When you say oiled just how oiled are we talking?  It shouldn't be saturated just ever so lightly coated almost dry if you will. I store mine in a few spots. I have a few in the cupboard and 2 large pieces in the oven. Wipe off just before using them and you should be A okay. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    If it's long term storage, you can get thicker oils that won't go rancid. The just wipe off when you are about to use it. I keep mine with the rest of my pots and pans in the cabinet next to the stove.
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Fajitas looking good mang!  When you say oiled just how oiled are we talking?  It shouldn't be saturated just ever so lightly coated almost dry if you will. I store mine in a few spots. I have a few in the cupboard and 2 large pieces in the oven. Wipe off just before using them and you should be A okay. 
    I am using very little oil, wipe it on and wipe it mostly off.  I like the idea of the oven also.  I think in the cabinet near stove where I was storing is okay, maybe upside down would have been better.
    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
    +1 for in the oven.
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Spray a small amount of Pam on a paper towel, and coat pan lightly.  Oil should barely be visible.  You will add fat before the next cook.  The ones I use, get hung in the kitchen.  Plan on hanging a couple extras on the wall with 16 penny nails.....pretty cool display for the older rehab'd stuff. 


    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • midwestsmoker
    midwestsmoker Posts: 448
    Get rid of the dog and don't stop egging 
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  • jeroldharter
    jeroldharter Posts: 556
    I think if you have dog hair on the pan you are not cooking it at high enough heat.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    +1 for lightly oiling the CI. I store mine with other kitchen pans, maybe in the egg. What about a plastic storage container?
    Coleman, Texas
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Just let the dog clean off the hair...
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
    jeroldharter said:
    I think if you have dog hair on the pan you are not cooking it at high enough heat.
    I didn't tell the family that's how I got rid of residual hair, but high heat and it was all cleaned out.
    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    If dust is a problem just have your wife clean the house more often!  B)
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  • jeroldharter
    jeroldharter Posts: 556
    One simple option for storing the cast iron is to put it in plastic grocery bags, either disposable or non-disposable. I do that for some that I keep in the garage to keep the grundge off. The air circulates so it won't promote rust but it keeps the dust to a minimum. Just covering it with a kitchen towel works indoors.
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    If dust is a problem just have your wife clean the house more often!  B)
    We'll just keep that little comment to ourselves.  I don't want to be sleeping outside, although then I could do a nice overnight cook while keeping vigil...

    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    midwestsmoker said:
    Get rid of the dog and don't stop egging 
    :open_mouth::dog:  get rid of my egging buddy. :minus_one: 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
    NPHuskerFL said:
    midwestsmoker said:
    Get rid of the dog and don't stop egging 
    :open_mouth::dog:  get rid of my egging buddy. :minus_one: 
    Agreed!  
    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    I found this sturdy rack in a thrift store and almost couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. I have about 20 pieces of cast and like you, needed a way to store it. This allows for easy access and doubles for a wine rack ( on bottom). It was a lucky find and relatively inexpensive. Keep your eyes open, you may find something when you least expect it.
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    I keep my DeBuyer in a plastic tote in my garage space. I keep the cast iron in the gasser cabinet. 
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401
    northGAcock said:
    I found this sturdy rack in a thrift store and almost couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. I have about 20 pieces of cast and like you, needed a way to store it. This allows for easy access and doubles for a wine rack ( on bottom). It was a lucky find and relatively inexpensive. Keep your eyes open, you may find something when you least expect it.
    Wow that's fabulous!   
    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    I've got a bunch as well and have it in 3 dedicated cabinets, and this does a great job at keeping dust from sticking to the oiled coating.

    That said...

    I'm kind of partial to the idea of having it out, like     @northGAcock .  I've developed an affinity for my cast iron and wouldn't mind having it on display.  I'm considering making either a hanging pot rack for over my island, or a wall rack.

      
    Phoenix 
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