Got a new 14-inch carbon-steel frying pan

[Recursion]

I think all of my other cookware is jealous now. Holy crap this thing is amazing.

"Here, we riveted a handle on it. Have fun."

[zanana1]

1. Looks good.

I wish I could hang my pans like that, but they're so old and cruddy it'd just make my kitchen look horrible.

[marzipanni]

9. Years ago I bought a $35.00 puppy from a guy

whose kitchen was full of cast-out cast iron frying pans & dutch ovens he found at flea markets, thrift stores, etc
He reconditioned, and sold them. I think he said he "sand"blasted them, but with black walnut shell bits. Since we probably don't have access to that method, this looks promising-

[yellowdogintexas]

11. my ex used a bead blaster to get the rust and stuff off ours

I seasoned them to perfection. I wish I still had them. I stupidly donated them when we were getting ready to move, and I deeply regret that

[zanana1]

12. Thanks for the video!

I'm going to try it. Wish me luck!

[Major Nikon]

14. Soaking them for 24 hours in a 50/50 vinegar solution works pretty well

Still takes a bit of work after that, but definitely takes most of the effort out of it.

[pangaia]

2. Major Nikon also just got one.

what are the odds 2 people get carbon frying pans and post at almost the same time???

[Recursion]

3. Ha! Small world

He and I should compare seasoning techniques

[Major Nikon]

10. I just seasoned it per the instructions

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115782693

[OnDoutside]

4. Does stuff stick to it ?

[Recursion]

5. Not sure; I just seasoned it today

I'll try it out tomorrow and report back.

[OnDoutside]

6. Thanks

[drray23]

7. Should not if you use high heat.

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These types of pan are meant to be used with high heat to quickly sear meat or fish. If you do that, stuff wont stick to it.

[OnDoutside]

8. Gotcha, thanks

[Major Nikon]

13. Just posted an update to my thread in cooking and baking

I've only used it once so far, but it performed better than any non-stick pan I've ever owned.

[OnDoutside]

15. Thanks, Major Nikon !

[Recursion]

18. Just cooked two one-inch fillets on it. OMG. Perfect

No sticking, just this amazing crusty sear.

[NurseJackie]

16. I'll never get rid of old fashioned cast-iron skillet. But...

I'll never get rid of old fashioned cast-iron skillet. But... that looks amazing!

How much did it cost? How even does it cook? Does it require seasoning? Can you wash it in the dishwasher, or is it hand-wash only?

[machI]

17. 14 Inch! You couldn't have settled for just a big 10 inch?