I'm looking to get another D. O.... I have one that is enameled and oval..... the lid doesn't seal... it's like a rocking horse on steroids...
I think I want a round one without the enamel ..... the one we have, I bought used, and the enamel is scratched......
There are ovens with bail handles.....
regular handles....
ones with the dimples on the lid for "self basting", "or so they say".....
I will be using it on the stove top for browning and then putting it in the oven for slow cooking re-fried beans, hocks and beans, pot roasts etc....
I'm thinking of a Lodge D. O.... Since they are pre-seasoned, and made in the U.S.A....
would you recommend re-seasoning in the oven on the "clean cycle" and then the "upside down" with a light coat of oil....
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/116840/re-seasoning-and-maintaining-seasoning-on-cast-iron
"Oils that have a high iodine number are "drying oils", they polymerize to form the hardest most durable seasoning". DiggingDogFarm
Any personal experiences would be appreciated.... pros or cons....
And I'm looking at a 7 - 9 quart size.... we vac-pack and freeze lots of leftovers for quick meals....
Dave
I think I want a round one without the enamel ..... the one we have, I bought used, and the enamel is scratched......
There are ovens with bail handles.....
regular handles....
ones with the dimples on the lid for "self basting", "or so they say".....
I will be using it on the stove top for browning and then putting it in the oven for slow cooking re-fried beans, hocks and beans, pot roasts etc....
I'm thinking of a Lodge D. O.... Since they are pre-seasoned, and made in the U.S.A....
would you recommend re-seasoning in the oven on the "clean cycle" and then the "upside down" with a light coat of oil....
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/116840/re-seasoning-and-maintaining-seasoning-on-cast-iron
"Oils that have a high iodine number are "drying oils", they polymerize to form the hardest most durable seasoning". DiggingDogFarm
Any personal experiences would be appreciated.... pros or cons....
And I'm looking at a 7 - 9 quart size.... we vac-pack and freeze lots of leftovers for quick meals....
Dave
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