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what are some of the best purchases you've made ? (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by yoz@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.

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[–] Gerudo@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The highest end Green Pan cook set. I've had expensive cookware before, but these are unbelievable. Actually makes me want to cook more.

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've used this but prefer cast iron as they are much durable than ceramic.

[–] comrade_pibb@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

I love my enameled cast iron Dutch oven

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Until you try an cook anything with tomato in it aye

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

No issues here as long as you season the cast iron pan properly. All acidic food can be cooked without any issues.

[–] UNWILLING_PARTICIPANT@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Never had that issue and I'm not even remotely precious with my pans. Just wash and dry with a bit of oil on the stovetop, and they're ready for tomorrow's fried egg

[–] Pok@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Should I not be cooking anything tomato based with my cast iron?

[–] eclipse@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If the cast iron is well seasoned you're fine.

The acid in the tomato will attack the coating you've developed but if you use it and season it regularly there is nothing to worry about.

The great thing about cast iron is even if you "wreck it" it's pretty much always possible to fix.

[–] Pok@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I love that the best way to fix cast iron is to cook bacon.