rygD
Nihilistic Mystic
Mine are both Lodge. The inner surfaces have a really rough texture, so probably not that great, but they are affordable here. I have seen MUCH more expensive fancy ones, and some in antique shops, that are smooth inside. I would guess that helps prevent stuff from sticking. Sometimes I have major sticking, which I blame on user error, and some things just seem like they are going to stick no matter what. You don't want to do anything that will break down the built up coating/seasoning (they come preseasoned). I did something at some point to make a section of one of mine lose it. It was easy to fix, and isn't a problem, it just looks different than the rest of it. I like being able to use metal things in them without destroying the pan. My guess is that some of the reviews are user error, although some are definitely higher quality than others. If you are considering getting some, either try someone else's out if they will let you (not sure if that is a weird request) or just go with a cheaper one and give it a shot. If you like the results and want something better than a cheap one you can get it later without sinking a lot of money in it only to find you want use the $100 pan you bought. You can always give it away or sell it, so I guess investing in something better or more expensive initially wouldn't be a total loss. I don't feel the need to pay a premium, but I do check out old/used ones when I come across them. I am considering getting a smaller Lodge one since the ones I have are on the large side. Oh, yeah, watch your hand, as the handle can get hot. And they need to be preheated which takes a few minutes (that is why no one else wants to use them). Oh, and don't just throw them on an electric burner maxed out (but who does that other than confused people that refuse to listen when you tell them higher heat doesn't cook faster, it just burns stuff, then they proceed to burn onions almost every time they cook...), as I heard that can warp them or something, so heat them gradually. I don't think gas or other actual flames will have that problem...and it could all be bad info, and not a problem at all.
In addition to a set of the more common style (Teflon?) nonstick pots and pans (actually, I think concern over that coating might have been a factor for why I got the cast iron ones) we have one of those copper enamel ones that are highly advertised here. That started out okay, but eventually it got scratched out something, as there is a small area where stuff started to stick. Although I don't use that one, I think some things still kinda stick, counter to what the ads claim. It has a riveted on handle and can be used in an oven if the rivets won't be a problem.
I also have a canteen cup thingy that fits on the bottom of a Nalgene bottle. I have used actual canteen cups for a long time for various things, but no actual coming that I can recall. I really want to try cooking in it, maybe over a campfire.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled consumerism thread.
Edit: Eeek! Sorry about that babbling wall of text.
In addition to a set of the more common style (Teflon?) nonstick pots and pans (actually, I think concern over that coating might have been a factor for why I got the cast iron ones) we have one of those copper enamel ones that are highly advertised here. That started out okay, but eventually it got scratched out something, as there is a small area where stuff started to stick. Although I don't use that one, I think some things still kinda stick, counter to what the ads claim. It has a riveted on handle and can be used in an oven if the rivets won't be a problem.
I also have a canteen cup thingy that fits on the bottom of a Nalgene bottle. I have used actual canteen cups for a long time for various things, but no actual coming that I can recall. I really want to try cooking in it, maybe over a campfire.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled consumerism thread.
Edit: Eeek! Sorry about that babbling wall of text.
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