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Benedict Arnold

Can anyone give me even one reason to not choose a cast iron pan?

It's just so superior in every way.   Why buy anything else?

Posted - December 12, 2016
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  • 3191
    Nope.  Just had a friend give me two more, an oversized frying pan and a dutch oven.

      December 12, 2016 11:50 AM MST
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  • Awesome!   Dutch oven with flat bottom or with legs?
      December 12, 2016 11:53 AM MST
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  • 3191
    Flat, I already have one with legs and a recessed top to hold coals to use in the firepit.  
      December 12, 2016 11:55 AM MST
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  • Nice.  That's a pretty good deal. They are expensive new.
      December 12, 2016 11:57 AM MST
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  • 3463
    They are expensive, but they last forever.
      December 12, 2016 12:02 PM MST
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  • As long as you don't drop them.  It is brittle and sensitive to shock.
      December 12, 2016 12:14 PM MST
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  • 3191
    I know, I lucked out.  Been wanting a big fry pay, too.  I think the dutch oven lid might fit my deep fry pan I use for chicken...that would be a bonus.
      December 12, 2016 12:02 PM MST
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  • 3934
    Well, if you're concerned your spouse might one day swing it upside your head, perhaps you'd be better off opting for a lightweight aluminum pan....;-D...

      December 12, 2016 11:58 AM MST
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  • 44
    If OP is worried about that, the frying pan isn't the thing he should get rid of or not buy....
      December 12, 2016 12:08 PM MST
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  • IDK.   The increased velocity might make up for the decreased weight.  Depends on your gals arm strength and how fast she can swing each in a short arc.
      December 12, 2016 12:11 PM MST
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  • 3934
    @Glis -- In such a scenario, I think the safest option is to assume the spouse will "Hulk out" in anger and have plenty of strength...;-D...
      December 12, 2016 12:21 PM MST
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  • I was always told I have a thick skull full of rocks anyways.  What's the worst that can happen, right?
      December 12, 2016 12:31 PM MST
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  • 34284
    That was always the gift my husband's Grandmother always gave at weddings. She said every wife needed one just in case she needed to straighten her husband out. She always played it as a joke but I do think she also was partially serious about it. Lol
      December 12, 2016 7:35 PM MST
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  • I like her.
      December 13, 2016 3:55 AM MST
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  • 3463
    I have a whole set of cast iron cookware and I really love it.
    But it is so heavy that if I make soup or stew in the dutch oven, I can hardly lift it.
    Do you season the frying pan?
      December 12, 2016 12:01 PM MST
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  • Season all cast iron..  It's a must.
    It is heavy I'll give you that.
      December 12, 2016 12:12 PM MST
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  • It must be seasoned. I will also re-season if it seems to be losing it's oils. Don't think I've done that in quite some time (though).
      December 12, 2016 8:15 PM MST
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  • 7280
    Arthritis in one's wrist can be a deal breaker.
      December 12, 2016 12:05 PM MST
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  • Noted.
      December 12, 2016 12:13 PM MST
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  • Everybody should have at least one !!!!
      December 12, 2016 12:18 PM MST
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  • Damn straight pilgrim.
      December 12, 2016 12:38 PM MST
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  • I have a few ... Some are enamelled .. but I love them for cooking
      December 12, 2016 2:39 PM MST
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  • They just seem to make certain foods taste better !
      December 12, 2016 2:42 PM MST
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  • True ... And no hot spots!
      December 12, 2016 2:50 PM MST
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