Huh 1: We could play at Questions

[Kepler]

Oh I’m talking about enameled cast iron- specifically the white cast iron from le crueset. Just hand wash not kong after using and it’s easy.

i don’t generally use regular cast iron. Those are different

Those are too snooty for me.

I'm talking about this POS:

Fig. 1 F-ck you, future murder weapon

 

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Those are too snooty for me.

I'm talking about this POS:

Fig. 1 F-ck you, future murder weapon

I've seen two methods:

Method 1
1. Season it. Lots of videos on how to do this.
2. Season it again.
3. Whenever you use it be sure to throw a decent amount of oil/fat.
4. Cleanup should be no more than running hot pan under water for a few seconds then wiping vigorously with a paper towel.
5. While pan is still warm wipe a thin coat of oil on the surface before returning to cupboard or cabinet. After a few times the pan will be non-stick enough to skip this step.
6. The more you use it the more non-stick it will become. Cast iron is pretty much all I cook with while my wife is an all aluminum gal.

Method 2
1. Season it.
2. Once cooled, place in cupboard or cabinet.
3. Use aluminum pans going forward.

 

[dxmnkd316]

Two things:

we use almost exclusively cast iron at this point. Unless we are making scrambled eggs, acid-based sauces, or pasta. Once you get the regular cast iron seasoned properly, like mentioned above you just need to wipe it out a paper towel. I agree with the previously mentioned technique of seasoning it multiple times in a row. Kenji Lopez Alt has a technique on serious eats that worked well. It takes longer, is a lot of work, but man is it worth it.

The reason I think I asked about the pot is that my shoulder has been getting progressively worse lately. I can barely reach across my body without it feeling pain. My SIL said it’s probably the rotator cuff given how I described it. Anyways, motions like those require to scrub pans are not really great for me right now.

 

[St. Clown]

Those are too snooty for me.

I'm talking about this POS:

Fig. 1 F-ck you, future murder weapon

Try something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Scra...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482463656978&psc=1.

Yes, it's intended for a grill, but with the contours in your pan, you should be able to form it to that, too. Then again, I may be full of **** and completely wrong on this.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

I would not even use water on regular cast iron, unless you're going to re-season soon afterward. If you've got any stuck-on bits or a lot of grease, pour a little coarse Kosher salt in the pan and use a wad of paper towel to rub it around. Thoroughly wipe out and discard the now greasy salt, then put the pan away. Done.

 

[cF[Authentic]]

Kepler I understand why you'd absolutely hate cleaning that thing. Those grilling ridges are a bitch. Get a flat cast-iron pan and your life is so much happier. Combine it with a nice gas grill outside and you've got all cooking options covered.

When I lived in the states and had a gas range, I'd always instantly clean my cast iron pan with water and no soap. Let it dry/cool for a bit, then pour some olive oil on it and rub that in with a paper towel. Throw it in the oven and turn it on to 200. Once it reaches temperature, take it out and let it cool. After about 10 times of doing that, cleaning was so simple and the flavors you'd get were amazing.

 

[Proud2baLaker]

Lots of different options and opinions when it comes to Cast Iron. I generally wipe things out with just a paper towel or maybe a plastic scraper for something kind of stuck on. I have used some hot water and a stainless steel chainmail pad if something is stubborn. That usually happens if I cooked something wrong (I have gotten better at turning down the heat after initial warming of the pan and it has helped a lot). I use BuzzyWax for seasoning. Its a combination of grapeseed oil, canola oil, and beeswax. Works really great and was developed by some Cast Iron aficionados. Often times, but not every time, after using a pan and then cleaning it, I will warm it on the stove and wipe in a thin coat and let it get to just wisps of smoke and then cool. I have taken to using a coffee filter to apply it as it seems to hold up better and sometimes paper towels can leave behind bits of fuzz.

I had heard the Kosher salt thing before but haven't tried it myself. Might give that a go next time I have a stubborn bit. If you are on Facebook and enjoy Cast Iron, check out Cast Iron Community. Good group with lots of info and tips. It is where I learned about restoration.

 

[MissThundercat]

There's a woman in Ohio; she's the mother of a trans child and we met online. We've become close over the past year or so, sending hugs and snuggles to each other. But she's currently divorcing her husband while living with him, and she's been awfully lonely lately. Anything special I can do for her to let her know she is so loved?

 

[Kepler]

;n3605793]Kepler I understand why you'd absolutely hate cleaning that thing. Those grilling ridges are a *****. Get a flat cast-iron pan and your life is so much happier. Combine it with a nice gas grill outside and you've got all cooking options covered.

When I lived in the states and had a gas range, I'd always instantly clean my cast iron pan with water and no soap. Let it dry/cool for a bit, then pour some olive oil on it and rub that in with a paper towel. Throw it in the oven and turn it on to 200. Once it reaches temperature, take it out and let it cool. After about 10 times of doing that, cleaning was so simple and the flavors you'd get were amazing.

This is simple enough even for me. I will try it. Thank you!

 

[Kepler]

There's a woman in Ohio; she's the mother of a trans child and we met online. We've become close over the past year or so, sending hugs and snuggles to each other. But she's currently divorcing her husband while living with him, and she's been awfully lonely lately. Anything special I can do for her to let her know she is so loved?

Get her a good lawyer?

I think just being in touch with her as she goes through a difficult time is a good thing. You are a warm and supportive woman, MT, and she's lucky to have you as a friend.

 

[MissThundercat]

And she will have me down to Ohio for a visit after she gets her own apartment.

 

[MissThundercat]

To those 40 and up, does this make sense to you:

I turned 39 earlier this year, and it's not that I've run out of Fs to give. In fact, my bounty of Fs is hearty and fulsome. But I am not profligate with my Fs. So while I might have a large bounty of Fs, I'm not giving Fs to certain people, places, or things.

 

[Kepler]

Miss T,

Yes, it makes sense. The older you get the more you realize that toxic people and situations are not worth your time. Not to be a victim of, not to try to fix. You just let them go. Don't carry them in your head at all. In particular, don't resent them. Uninstall them.

If you like sunshine move somewhere sunny, don't waste your precious time complaining about the climate of where you are.

 

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

The older you get the more you realize that toxic people and situation s are not worth your time. Not to be a victim in, not to try to fix. You just let them go.

If you like sunshine move somewhere sunny, don't waste your precious time complaining about the climate of where you are.

I’m thinking about that last part. If I don’t want to go broke on housing and don’t want to be surrounded by orcs, what are the options? Santa Fe? Parts of Colorado?

 

[Swansong]

I agree - I think there's a fair amount of learning throughout your 30's about laying your (unnecessary) burdens down.


(I'm 41, fyi)

 

[Kepler]

I’m thinking about that last part. If I don’t want to go broke on housing and don’t want to be surrounded by orcs, what are the options? Santa Fe? Parts of Colorado?

I was thinking about psychic weather.

But for intelligent, interesting people: basically every city outside the northeast not named Colorado Springs, many suburbs, and almost every college town. And then you just pick the weather you like. Sounds like you like mountain/high desert.

It's a big country:

 

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

I’m not sure I prefer high desert, but California is too expensive, nc and area are humid, and the pnw is too expensive

 

[Kepler]

I’m not sure I prefer high desert, but California is too expensive, nc and area are humid, and the pnw is too expensive

I think expensive cities scare people because they don't account for the fact that the housing market is a bell curve. Sure, the mean and higher are pricey, but there's also an entire left tail. You can live even in NYC affordably if you are careful. Same for Seattle, Portland, even San Diego. And even though you can't live in San Fran itself you can live in the East Bay.

By definition, millions of people live in cities. The vast majority of them are not rich.

 

[Kepler]

I’m not sure I prefer high desert, but California is too expensive, nc and area are humid, and the pnw is too expensive

If by NC you mean North Carolina, the Piedmont (Raleigh-Durham-RTP) is NOT humid. It's the most perfect weather I have ever experienced. And as long as you stay away from the natives the carpetbaggers are all the First World and wonderful.

 

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

I think expensive cities scare people because they don't account for the fact that the housing market is a bell curve. Sure, the mean and higher are pricey, but there's also an entire left tail. You can live even in NYC affordably if you are careful. Same for Seattle, Portland, even San Diego. And even though you can't live in San Fran itself you can live in the East Bay.

By definition, millions of people live in cities. The vast majority of them are not rich.

I’ve lived in nyc and Seattle so I get that to a degree. One thing to consider is that with remote working now, a place like Seattle could work if you’re no longer commuting and distance from city isn’t as big of a deal.

I really like the Bend area too