Re: Smithey Ironware

On 11/1/2024 3:01 PM, Carol wrote:

dsi1 wrote:
  

A pan that takes a long time to reach temperature and remains hot
after you turn off the heat source makes no sense at all to me. I
suppose it could work if you have an unreliable heat source like a
wood fire or hot coals. Cast iron would make a lot of sense if you're
camping or in the aftermath of WWIII which, according to the Donald,
is imminent. I better start looking for my CI pan. I ain't dumb!

 Thus speaketh ignorance.  Live happily in ignorance David.  You are
determined to.

Wow, I wasn't expecting that from you, Carol!  Cast iron isn't everyone's cup of tea, but my 8-inch cast iron skillet is a must-have for baking a "skillet" of cornbread.  Oh, and the cast iron cornstick pans are fun. :)
Ditto the porcelainized cast iron pots with lids (Descoware) one of which I use to make chili.  And a large Descoware skillet with a lid which is great for slow simmering spaghetti sauce.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descoware
Allegedly, Julia Child loved Descoware.
Oh, and yes, you can use any of it to cook on a grill over coals in case of an extended power outage.  Handy stuff!
Jill