"Be nice to em til you get their iron." I almost fell of my chair...🤣

I would definitely name that legless Dutch oven Lt. Dan.

I think those smoke rings were for coal or wood stoves, where you pulled off a cap and put the skillet right in the hole for direct flames to the bottom of the skillet, at least that was what both my grannies did. If the pan was bigger than the cap the ring still kept the smoke out of the kitchen. Grannie had a griddle with the old gate mark on the bottom, and she could pull off two caps and the divider and the whole griddle fit right in the hole and had direct flames on the bottom. Grannie did not mess around when cooking! When my mother was a little girl, they couldn't even afford a stove and they had those pans with legs and cooked in the fireplace. Some iron they propped up on stones because they didn't have legs to stand on. Grannie sold me on cast iron before I got in school. I have iron from the 1700's and believe me that's hard to find and costly, but it just makes me feel good to own for now, I have to make sure it goes on to someone who will cherish it too. My time is running out, that old iron needs to keep on living. I do have about all the lodge USA dutch camp ovens ever made except a couple obsolete ones like the 16 inch versions. They recently quit making them due to them not being totally automated in production and costly. I have a bunch of old lodge unmarked skillets, they have 3 notches in the heat ring. I have chicken cookers, bean pots, tea pots, griddles, scotch pots, cast iron charcoal grills, trivets, and boot pullers, and a bunch of other specialty things. I have piqua wapak wagner erie griswold BSR (Birmingham Stove and Range) Volrath Favorite and many unmarked pieces. My oldest piece has a pintle mark instead of the later gate mark on it, which was supposedly obsolete since the late 1700s, but could have been made by an old timer in the early 1800s. I have a couple of those old pot belly kettles too.

"Even if you've been using it forever, sometimes everybody needs a tip" so true

Cowboy Kent, you (and Shannon) are my favorites! These videos make me smile and sometimes just laugh out loud. I love cooking shows and omg sometimes I feel like I'm watching Roy Rogers and Dale Evans cooking live. Love your down home humor sprinkled with stories from the past. Regards from Texas.

"Hot cobbler run down ya leg" cracking up! Thank you for this playlist

Been cooking on my great grandmother's Griswold collection for 25 years. Recently bought a couple of Lodge pieces for my mother in law. Little R&R my own season. A day in the Smoker. Good Ole Mesquite she loves it

Thank you for posting this video. I’ll tell you a story: about 15 years ago I was given two pieces. A Dutch oven and a skillet. The skillet was rusted but cracked (I guess it wasn’t watched to well) but the Dutch oven was rusty but intact. I took both; the price was too good to pass up, free). I couldn’t rescue the skillet but the Dutch oven has become a treasured kitchen asset. The top was domed only (no coal ring) but I bought a Lodge lid that fits perfectly. I modified the handle on the Lodge so I could sit the original lid on it with no wobble (for storage). I’ve not used the new lid outside on a fire yet but I feel fortunate to have this old Dutch oven and it original lid. They’ve been great at everything I’ve cooked (chilly, briskets, pies, biscuits etc.). With the new lid I can’t wait to try things when I’m camping. If it didn’t weight 12 pounds I’d even take it backpacking. Now on the last Lodge product I bought. I’d wanted a cast iron griddle for years and finally ordered one from amazon. I was happy when it arrived but noticed the cooking surface wasn’t as smooth as the skillet I’d bought years ago, the handle even had (notice the past tense?) a sharp ridge around it. I tried cooking on it but everything stuck. I bit the bullet and sanded the cooking surface and handle right out of the box. After reseasoning it cooked as well as the last Lodge skillet I’d bought so many years ago. I wish the folks at Lodge would reconsider their practices. What made them good will keep them good but this cutting corner makes think cheaper ain’t better. I’ll buy Chinese before I pay top dollar for American Chinese.

Hey Kent, love your videos! My tip: I carry a 6" steel ruler in my pocket when shopping for old cast iron. Put the ruler edge on the bottom, slide it from one side to the other and you'll immediately see whether it's flat or not. A skillet that is curved outward will wobble and spin on a flat surface. But one that is curved inward will still sit flat, but when you go to cook in it, your bacon grease will run to the edges.

This is useful - and I laughed and winced at that CLUNK on the glass stove. I could FEEL that glass shatter!

I work for a recycling center I have founded a lot of cast lron, all my kids have it now. The bad cast Iron we use as a target for your muzzle loader it make a pretty sound when it hits, so the cheap cast Iron is good for something.

"If you're only cooking for yourself and the beagle"! Good video!

I am a seasoned cook with cast iron and yep, Kent was right! Even the veteran cast iron cooks can use some tips. I got some insights before purchasing my next dutch oven. Great video and worth the time! 😊

I sure enough do appreciate your wisdom on these here cast iron cookers. Been using em for quite sometime myself but like you state in the opening "Everyone needs a tip now and again". Thanks much, Sir.

Good stuff, Kent. I like your sense of humor, too! Much obliged.

I inherited cast iron skillets back in the 80's that were made in the early 40's. Let me just say they are by far the best skillets I have ever own and I refuse to cook with anything else. Ebay kills me the hoarders of cast iron products spend up to 1000's of dollars for one piece...When you said Ebay I went over and looked again and said yuppers there they all are LMAO

I have a local guy that has a booth at an antique shop that deals exclusively in antique cast iron. That’s where I bought my skillets and my Dutch oven and I finally met him a few months back stocking his booth, cool guy. He has cards set up that explain how to properly season and care for cast iron and even at the register, they give you one whenever you buy some cast iron

Great info as always Kent. On a completely other subject I want to compliment you on your set, your lighting, and your audio quality. It is obvious that you and Shannon have put a great amount of effort into those things. The quality of this video is over the top.

Thank you for this video. There are folks that are always asking me the questions that you have credibly answered.

I gotta tell you kent my husband and I watch your videos together and not only is the content great and informative but your sense of humor and those cute pooches of yours make your videos better to watch than TV. Luv them. Keep up the great work. Kudos to Shann too❤

Kent, I have my mother's Griswold and Erie skillets. So grateful! Have a great Christmas!

I'm loving your channel. Inherited a 12" skillet when my mom passed 4 years ago. I have added a few pieces to my collection. Your videos are informative, helpful and hilarious! Keep em coming! Thank you.

I have gotten all of mine from estate sales. I'm new to getting cast iron, but have done tons of research on it. And we have gotten quite the wonderful set so far, from Dutch ovens (mine of a shoeless one) to a griddle. Your channel has helped inform me on cast iron so I thank you! 😊

We have my Gran as cast iron! I see it staying in the family for many years to come! 💙

Thank you Kent. Your videos are incredible. Every one of them is great.

Well, I have two 8” Dutch ovens, two 10”, three 12”, and a 14” deep. Guess I’m covered for all circumstances! Plus one shoeless; skillets from 6” to 14”, three Griswold waffle irons and my grandmother’s Wagner Ware skillets-the Griswold and Wagner all 100 years old. Such fun, all of it. Love your videos!

we live in a town area, camping and outdoor cooking is a must! and cast-iron does come in handy.

Exactly the type of advice I was hoping you would share. Great video!

I love cast Iron. I'm a single fellow, but I cook for friends and my elderly father. I own three skillets. a 12", 10", and an 8". They are my favorite things to cook with. Thanks Kent and Shannon.

Much needed as I’m wanting a small Dutch oven. Been subbed for a week now and quite simply love your channel

Thank you once again Mr. Rollins for that wonderful information. Happy Holidays to you and the Mrs. Enjoy yourself.

Thanks, I needed this info. Tony

I’ve watched and enjoyed you videos for a while. This one made me a subscriber. I am new to cast iron and plane on building my collection. Now I’m watching your videos over. Like your recipes and respect the skill. Keep them coming!

Thanks again Kent. I added a Field skillet to my arsenal and love it.

Love your videos. Starting to look for iron now but had no idea what to look for until now. Thanks!!

I now have the 12 inch dutch oven with the legs, and one without the legs, but have not used them yet. I also have the 10.5 Stargazer skillet also and plan on using all of the cookware soon, especially the ones I can use indoors. I also have two lid lifters also, and one of the dutch oven's came with a steel plate inside and I assume that it is for placing certain food on when cooking. The other one came with a booklet which I read and is keeping it handy at home.

Thanks Kent and Shannon for another great video.

I sure do enjoy your videos. Keep 'em comin.

Love your videos and all the knowledge you share. Thank you

Recently reviewed your cast iron videos for tips before looking for some pans at local fall festival sales. Found a Wagner 8" in great condition. Thanks for your helpful tips, Kent!

Thank you. A lot of good advice in this video. I already own the "shoeless" Dutch Oven and I'm now on the look out for the one with legs. I wish that I had bought one years ago because it's going to be hard to find a good, old one now. I did want to mention that I purchased your cookbook for myself and one for my son and we are enjoying them, not just for the recipes, but also the stories. Looking forward to the next lesson. Take care.

I am so glad you posted this Kent as I have cooked with cast iron before just never owned any of my own stuff and the wife and I want cast iron for camping. If we don't see another video from you before the holidays, you and the mrs have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I just ordered a lodge cast iron skillet from amazon. My first ever. I do trust the lodge name enough to do that though. Lol the humor cracked me up throughout the video.

thank you very much.. I cook with cast iron, hand me downs.. but I want to get a good dutch oven.. now I know what to look for and now I know what I need.. 12" deep and a 12" shallow.. thank you sir, this was a great video..

Use to cook in fire camps and so enjoyed it.working in the outdoors the people sure enjoy a well cooked meal.Miss the banter and laughter at the supper table.Love watching and learning more. Thanks

Thanks again Mr Kent, Nothing better than some good information! 👍🇺🇸

Thank you Kent and Shannon for sharing another great video. Kent, you're so right about not being able to find the good cast iron anymore. I'm constantly on the lookout for the older brands but, they are few and far between and, quite expensive. Be sure to do a bit of research on the older brands of cast iron cookware before you head out to find that treasure. There are some unscrupulous individuals out there just waiting to rip off the unsuspecting public. God Bless you both. Stan

I have restored several cast iron pieces from what I have learned watching Kent's videos

Wish I saw this before I bought my first Dutch oven. Had it for years. 10” for camp and from a major manufacturer. I inspected it after watching this video and found the uneven sides. Thinner on one side. Maybe it can used as decoration. I have since purchased a USA manufactured ovens. 1-10” and 2-12”. Even walls and first cook was perfect. I now have a list of the other evens I want and now know more about what to look for in skillets. Great, useful information.

I'm still using the cast "arn" skillet I bought new at the Frandor Military Surplus Store in East Lansing Michigan in 1972. I wish all the cars I've bought worked as well and lasted as long.

Kent, Thank you very much for your videos. My wife and I learn so much and thoroughly enjoy the cowboy humor. Keep up the great work... You and your wife inspire us to cook outside with our Dutch ovens. :)

Very useful stuff here. The one dutch oven you showed that had no legs is perfect for baking in a home oven, every thing from Chicken to bread. Thanks to you, I have gotten both of my cast iron skillets properly reseasoned. I had some trouble with one but your videos showed me the way. The dutch oven has some rust on the bottom of the lid. That might require a wire brush to get back to bare metal. I was super sick for a couple of years and let it all go. Now I am paying for it. 😀 Thanks for the Very useful information.

Thank you once again for the tips - interesting, informative and well presented: as usual!

I have several wonderful Dutch ovens, made by several European companies and I love them all, but by far the best one I own was made for me by hand by a Good friend of mine who is a blacksmith.

illuminating as always

Real good info👍 Happy Holidays to you and Shannon🎄🎄

Great advice!!!

I just sent this to my son who is shopping cast iron now. Thanks again.

Thanks for the lesson. Always gaining knowledge from your video's.

Thanks for great tips

I love watching ur vids! U made me chuckle a few times! Put a smile on my face! I found some iron pieces in thrift stores and army surplus stores, now I have to stop biying them, or give a few away!!

thank you, cowboy kent, great info for beginner cast iron buyer. much love and god,s peace be with you

This was one of the greatest videos I’ve seen on KZfaq how could anyone thumb this down.

Thank you , o the education, for , I am getting older and finding new things to do , as I became disabled, for me, I have to keep busy, I can still hunt , but not walk well, again thanks

Dude is funny and real as they come.

I love this video! Thanks for the tips

Thanks for the great tips, gotta love the USA cast iron!

I have the same Dutch oven and it’s awesome

Lol this feller is hilarious, love the video. Thanks for the tips!

I just started cleaning up a bunch of old cast iron that was given to my wife. Thanks for the tips. 🇺🇸

Cast iron skillets are my go to pans for roasting pinons over the stove top.

Saving this video to my hard drive. Seems like you're the only one giving tips in buying cast iron cookware.

Thank ye much sir ! I ordered me one of those Field Company skillets, looks like it might be a keeper ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍

I have wenzel Dutch oven and frying pan, griddle. Love them!

Thank goodness for Kent Rollins! That’s some good info and I’m so glad I subscribed.

I bought a U.S. made skillet from a new start up about a year ago called Field Skillet Company and I am very pleased and it is excellent American quality.

Great information Mr. Kent , Thank You! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thumbs up! You have a Beagle. My wife and I have the product of several generations of indiscretion. Regardless of breed (or not, in our case,) dog's are indeed one of life's blessings.

Thanks for sharing your tips.

I have a Dutch oven from China that's four times more radioactive than our local background level. It hasn't cooked anything all by itself yet.

Awesome video Ken. I love my cast iron!

I love this guy.... new cast iorn owner here lookin for help. And i found you.😊 I made a mistake and bought a 10

Another great video, I Love my vintage cast iron cookware, one thing I do when buying vintage cast iron cookware is test it for lead, yes that is right due to some people use cast iron cookware to melt lead in for different things, I go to my hardware store and pick up a lead test kit

Great info Kent, thank you!

I'm so glad I clicked this video. As entertaining as it was educational 👍

Great advice!

Great video. I've bought a Chinese walmart one. Made my biscuit fine. Had a choice. Buy a 50.00 cast iron or a 20.00. Used both. Never had a problem with them except price.....keep the videos coming

Love your video's, thank you for the important information.

Great vids Kent! Thank you!

Thanks cowboy Kent for the advice

Thanks for the info.

Great Advice, Kent. [ x ] Made in USA #1 ( Just finished frying up a mess of eggs, bacon & hash browns in a USA made pan that's been in the family for over a 100 years. Just can't beat it. )

"I can't use it on our glass stove top" well that's because you don't "slam it down" hahahahaha thanks for the best laugh for the day

Really solid knowledge sir!

you just earned a subscriber sir. keep up the good work

Great video with great information. xoxo from Arizona.

Spot on on oversea ones!

I use a old Griswold Dutch oven legless for everything from frying to baking and when I take it camping I have made some adapters so it can hold coals on the top and sit up off the ground.

Thanks Kent.... tell Shannon I said "Hey".... great tips on cast iron!

I really appreciate you. Thank you.