How to get started?

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daniels

Meat Mopper
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Dec 28, 2011
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Okay. I've had enough drooling and wishing. With fall coming it's time to trip the trigger and get started.

Someone please point me to a thread on how to get started.

Thanks!
 
Okay, let me elaborate.

I think I want a DO with legs and a lip around the edge that sticks up. (I have one without legs and without the lipped lid that I use on the stove top or in the oven.)

For stews, soups, baking biscuits, etc. what would be a good size to get for 4 adults that like to eat?

I have some experience with Lodge so should I stick with that manufacturer or is there a better maker?

Tell me of a source for flaxseed oil used to season cast iron.
 
I think I want a DO with legs and a lip around the edge that sticks up. (I have one without legs and without the lipped lid that I use on the stove top or in the oven.)

For stews, soups, baking biscuits, etc. what would be a good size to get for 4 adults that like to eat?

I have some experience with Lodge so should I stick with that manufacturer or is there a better maker?

Tell me of a source for flaxseed oil used to season cast iron.
A 10" or 12" camp DO is a good one to start with.  Lodge is generally considered the best DO, but Camp Chef, Cabela's and other also make good pots.  Cooking Outdoors is on YouTube and has lots of videos that might be helpful.   https://www.youtube.com/user/CookingOutdoors/videos

Lodge also has videos, recipes and other info  on their website. http://www.lodgemfg.com/recipes/outdoorentrees

The vitamin stores should have the flax seed oil, also Amazon.

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/certified-organic-flax-oil-high-lignans-16-fl-oz/vs-1484#.VAdYqfmwKX8

Have fun  
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Just got back from my lunch break. Went to Wal-Mart and spotted a 6 qt, 12 inch Lodge DO with the lipped lid. Not sure about legs. ~$60. That about right?

Also saw a Lodge DO cooking book but didn't get a chance to look through it. Might be handy. ???

They had some accessories I haven't seen up close before.

I asked about flaxseed oil. They kept wanting me to check in the pharmacy area so I did. Waste of time of course. Where can I get some of that?

Thanks for the replies.
 
Thanks Darwin101!

How about this one?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-8-Q...gMethod=Recommendation:wm:RecentlyViewedItems

I just bought that same model from Amazon for about the same price with free delivery.
You got a good oven!  I use my 8" more than any other, next would be my 10".  It all depends upon how much you are cooking.   Google is your best friend to find reviews and best prices. 

Always check the pots when purchasing or being delivered.  The pots are heavy and might get tossed around, the packaging is not bounce proof.
 
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