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Title: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 12:49:45: I made some pulled pork for dinner :eek:

(http://i.imgur.com/52D0x4x.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bAQKH8Z.jpg)

So good.. and so easy. Pork loin roast coated with spices, seared, cooked on 325 in 1.5C OJ and 1.5C water for 3 hours.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:22:23: Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 12:49:45
I made some pulled pork for dinner :eek:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/52D0x4x.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/bAQKH8Z.jpg)

So good.. and so easy. Pork loin roast coated with spices, seared, cooked on 325 in 1.5C OJ and 1.5C water for 3 hours.

If you did that to my aunt's cookware, she'd kill you... (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_053_XD.gif)
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16: I love my enameled cast iron cookware.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40 (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:36:02: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:22:23
Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 12:49:45
I made some pulled pork for dinner :eek:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/52D0x4x.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/bAQKH8Z.jpg)

So good.. and so easy. Pork loin roast coated with spices, seared, cooked on 325 in 1.5C OJ and 1.5C water for 3 hours.

If you did that to my aunt's cookware, she'd kill you...
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_053_XD.gif)

Lol, the oven looks like it would be hard to clean, but it really isn't.. :)
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:36:57: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

Yeah, I have a Lodge dutch oven and a skillet, skillet is sized to use the lid that comes with the dutch oven too! Amazon Warehouse deals ftw. The box did have a scrape on it tho :(
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: sethk_ on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:37:41: Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:36:02
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:22:23
Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 12:49:45
I made some pulled pork for dinner :eek:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/52D0x4x.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/bAQKH8Z.jpg)

So good.. and so easy. Pork loin roast coated with spices, seared, cooked on 325 in 1.5C OJ and 1.5C water for 3 hours.

If you did that to my aunt's cookware, she'd kill you...
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_053_XD.gif)

Lol, the oven looks like it would be hard to clean, but it really isn't.. :)
Even if they get burnt, you can use hydrogen peroxide and some water, and it comes right off.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:38:31: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

Those $400 Le Creuset pots will last for generations. You should keep an eye out for any good finds if you go to thrift stores/yard sales/ebay trolling regularly
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: sethk_ on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:43:51: Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:38:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

Those $400 Le Creuset pots will last for generations. You should keep an eye out for any good finds if you go to thrift stores/yard sales/ebay trolling regularly
Or a Le Creuset outlet store, thats where my dad has always gotten his.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:44:29: Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:38:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

Those $400 Le Creuset pots will last for generations. You should keep an eye out for any good finds if you go to thrift stores/yard sales/ebay trolling regularly

Not sure on used pots and pans...

Who knows what's been done to them.... Some one could've done heroin out of it..

Is it a good trade to risk the cooties on "cookware".. something you "eat" out of. LOL
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:44:42: Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:38:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

Those $400 Le Creuset pots will last for generations. You should keep an eye out for any good finds if you go to thrift stores/yard sales/ebay trolling regularly
can confirm, those pots are pretty damn awesome
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 14:00:39: Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:43:51
Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:38:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:30:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:28:53
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:27:16
I love my enameled cast iron cookware.

do you have one of those $400 ones?

I could never justify getting one.. so I use the ghetto Knockoff, $70 with $30 off coupon.. $40
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_108_.gif)

I think mine was ~$50, lodge brand, then when it chipped they sent a free replacement.

I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

Those $400 Le Creuset pots will last for generations. You should keep an eye out for any good finds if you go to thrift stores/yard sales/ebay trolling regularly
Or a Le Creuset outlet store, thats where my dad has always gotten his.

There is a Le Creuset outlet store just outside Saint Louis in the 'rich' area.. still looking at $150-$300. Worth it if you have the money, imo.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 29 March 2015, 20:20:30: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 March 2015, 13:34:42
I've looked at the $400 pots, the only difference I can tell is that the expensive one has a much smoother/even enameling.. I'd assume this makes it more durable, but certainly not 10x more durable..

That was my reasoning.. If anyone has any other incites, please post..

It's all durability. Those Le Creusets' enameling will last much longer before cracking and chipping. And once those ****s start chipping they get chucked, you don't want that **** in your food. Le Creuset's have a lifetime warranty (as do Lodge, probably a few other brands), not to mention thicker more high quality enamel. Also thicker cast iron, better quality lids, etc.

Cookware really is one of those things that (as long as you're not paying for a chef's name) does get better as the price goes up.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 30 March 2015, 16:31:16: mine is ****ing amazing

get one if you can afford it

it'll last forever if you're not a dip****
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: pexon on Mon, 30 March 2015, 16:59:46: Can vouch for Le Crueset, we have a few items, including some baking trays, teapot and cookware, not cheap, but as others have said, treat it well and it will last a long time. Look around online, you can find it with big discounts too.
Title: Re: Enameled cast iron cooking..
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 30 March 2015, 17:00:58: Quote from: TacticalStache on Mon, 30 March 2015, 16:31:16
mine is ****ing amazing

get one if you can afford it

it'll last forever if you're not a dip****
And even if you are a dip****, they have a life time warranty, so as long as you don't hit the thing with a sledge hammer, you should be fine in the warranty department