March 28, 2020: My Cast Iron Collection

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March 28, 2020: My Cast Iron Collection - 5 Years Later

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It's been nearly ten years since I began cooking in cast iron, and it's been nearly five years since I did a video showing off my cast iron collection. I do want to thank everyone who watched that video and enjoyed it, and after five years it's time to do a follow-up. I'm a little embarrassed to say my collection has gotten bigger since then. In addition to acquiring some additional vintage cast iron pans, I'm now the proud owner of several modern pans that I intend to use as much as the vintage pieces. Between 2015 and 2020 the popularity of cast iron has exploded, and there has been a lot of brand new modern cookware produced to catch people's attention. I've fallen for temptation a few times, and the results can be seen here. So, if you'd like to watch me rambling about vintage and modern cast iron for the next twenty-five minutes or so, let's get started.
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@wordwon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your cast iron videos! You are such an asset to the cast iron community. Your enthusiasm is contagious!!

@rosekiki 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! I asked for an updated cast iron collection a few years ago (when I first got into cast iron) and was happy when I saw this video premiering tonight! It’s funny how personal the collections can be - I would have never thought my pieces were a reflection of my taste and personality until I saw your stash! Thanks for sharing :)

@rcdoodles6214 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection and knowledge to match! Wow. You’ve inspired me to do two things...make cornbread tomorrow in my own lovely Griswold corn stick pan and search my garage for a cast iron dutch oven that I picked up years ago. I need to get it cleaned up and working again. Thank you for this excellent walk through of your stunning collection.

@castIroncookware 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your collection. I enjoyed every minute of it.

@semperfi-1918 4 жыл бұрын

I need to do one on mine, both of you guys and ladylibertystacker all inspired my cast iron collecting. I'm pretty sure I'm between 40-50 pieces. Since 2017.

@tootrashcan 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe it’s been 5 years from your last collection video. I remember watching it when it came out. I remember you opening the gift from Jeff at Christmas. I have enjoyed your videos over the years. You and Jeff are the only 2 I Follow on KZfaq. Thanks!

@BottleHuntersCT 4 жыл бұрын

Your video started my interest in hunting for old cast iron pans. You and your group have taught me a lot over the years, and because of the information you put out, I have been able to find a few very unique pans that I use often. I also have completely switched over to cast iron for my cooking. Thanks so much for putting more info out there. You're keeping an old tradition going.

@trendeducationalresources7791 4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling of regret. I lost a 22'' round high sided skillet and a Lodge wok in my divorce. While shopping in IKEA in the UAE I found a 15'' square skillet with a helper handle in IKEA for about $6. It is my only iron skillet and I treasure it. We've been inseparable buddies since 2008. Now I live in turkey and there are no cast iron pans here, so I satisfy the Jones by watching your videos. Thanks!

@atillaunver5673 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Search for Lava brand in turkey. Very good quality.

@trendeducationalresources7791 3 жыл бұрын

@@atillaunver5673 I found Lava brand and bought 2 pieces that I like. Not bad for the price. I also found a square grill pan with grill press in Karaca too. So now I'm real good!

@GaryBoyd02 4 жыл бұрын

Eric you are THE BEST at these kinds of videos. Thank-you so much.

@mikesimmons9680 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your collection with us! Great collection! Love watching your videos.

@castironkev 4 жыл бұрын

Real nice collection! A good mix of new and old.. Glad to see you rotate and use a lot of them too! 🍳👍🏻🍳

@RC-tb2he 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping me up late, it was worth it!

@JayP-kd5rc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I always find your videos very enjoyable. I am a collector of the old Griswold cast iron, and have a couple of pans that I'm not really sure who made them, but I love cooking with them. Your collection is amazing. Your explanation and info is always very helpful. Actually, I save your videos to refer back to, so thank you! Very nice to see you again.

@billmoody9736 4 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of traditional cast iron but you have broaden my horizons; thank you.

@johnvincent9685 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome information. Loved the video. Keep up the great work.

@pizzacake7800 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I've always enjoyed collecting cast iron and pretty much any vintage kitchen items. I think ill have to keep my eye out for a cast iron muffin pan!

@Mill835 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing like cooking in cast iron, I loveeeeeee my cast iron, I introduce my daughter to them and ever since we both only use Cast Iron for cooking everything. My mother in law only used cast iron all the way to her ripe age of 96. I hope to do the same. My collections goes to my daughter who appreciates them as much as I do. Just like you my collections has gotten bigger, I have found most of my pieces at Goodwill, when people who do not know how to use them give them up. You keeping giving them to goodwill and I will keep buying them, its additive. Thanks for you video.

@rodneygordner865 4 жыл бұрын

As always your videos are very educational. The best bit of information was learning the correct way to season my cast iron. I was out in left field before that video. Thank you so much!

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped.

@imperfectpairing2000 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, I’m from Chattanooga. I have one Lodge skillet that was customized for my employer for the cornbread festival. It is one of my favorites. I need the Moonpie! My collection has expanded over the years. I have the 2 tiny ones that I use as decoration on my mantle. I have actually used one to make a tiny cornbread. I have a hibachi grill that I have never been great at using so unfortunately it is a just sitting in my garage at this time. I love your videos!!

@sherrithorne5634 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your collection with us.

@markasteelsr.5990 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that I was the "lone cast iron collector/hoarder" addict! Good presentation here!

@gaylendelcambre7719 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of restoring my mom’s no.9 Wagner Ware skillet as I write this…it’s in the oven (300F) for seasoning. The skillet may have been for her grandmother, but mom passed away 4 years ago and there is no way to know the exact details. I followed your instructions for stripping away decades of buildup and discovered a no9 Wagner Ware, no heat ring in gorgeous condition. I would have never attempted doing this if i had not watched your video on aluminum cookware - Magnalite, which i adore. Also, i have an old chicken fryer that’s unmarked, so I’m assuming that its also a Wagner ware item. This particular pot is in much better condition and will not need stripping, etc. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share and teach those willing to learn how to restore and care for their precious cookware. Oh…your pot brownie episode was epic!

@jimburns1927 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos and inspiration to collect all the Cast Iron that we can, I personally love cast iron cookware! I use my cast iron pans and enjoy the quality and craftsmanship that goes into them🥘

@suzysmith7280 4 жыл бұрын

👌😄😍 wow! I've been using cast iron most of my life but my collection isn't as large but I enjoyed seeing yours and thank you for sharing. 👍✌️

@susu0224 2 жыл бұрын

And you love to use them instead of just letting them sit like a few people I know. I only have 4 collectors pans and I do love the cast iron with eneamel dutch ovens and larger pans. I will be searching for more:) as I bake my bread in one of my ductch ovens and I love it!! No need for an expensive special steam oven when you have a dutch oven:) Great collection!!

@JD-nc7yb 4 жыл бұрын

Nice collection! Love the BS&R spider. I've been looking for decent spider for a while to cook over coals outdoors in addition to my camp dutch ovens.

@phyllisullery9963 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are feeling better. Nice collection. All the best.

@jimspencer1077 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video what a wonderful collection

@summerwood619 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your collection thank you for sharing

@bobs5596 2 жыл бұрын

great tour, you are the collector's collector. i like the big dutch ovens too,(esp the one you found in the street), but i would almost never use them since they are too big for a stove top, and i hardly ever roast anything but maybe a turkey. what stoves need is a huge 12'' burner to enable use of large skillets and D O's. i am afraid to use my big griswolds and wagners on the stove burner for fear of warpage, so i will continue to use them only on the occasional campfire...

@waynedavis8658 4 жыл бұрын

Well this is one of my favorite vedios along with your id vedio. I couldn't help noticing you don't have any of my favorite pans, Wapak and Vollrath.

@duanerichardson5405 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. Very nice well rounded collection. Myself I recently started collecting gate marked gem pans .thnx for the vid and till next time stay safe.

@shahrozization 3 жыл бұрын

Really great collection.

@arumugachettiar5952 3 жыл бұрын

Vera level! Love your cast iron collection!!! Fan from Tamilnadu, India ... Awesome!! Loving your collection!!!

@MyBoomStick1 2 жыл бұрын

This video just showed up on my recommendations and I figured I’d watch a minute or two to see what’s it’s about… ended up watching the whole damn thing. Never new cast iron could be interesting lol. That last cauldron is amazing, I’d love to own one someday but it’s probably too expensive

@barrymitchell7732 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. U got me hooked.

@papawdan3770 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! What a collection; very nice pieces. In your last statement, you stated that if this video made us look at our collection then it had accomplished something. Well it did, I looked at my collection again. I, for one, would like seeing a video on how you stored all your CI. With so many different pieces, surely they don't all fit on one rack or do they?

@nora22000 4 жыл бұрын

Great collection! I'm from Philadelphia, so I'd gladly take that last cauldron off your hands. Heck, I even like your cast iron trivet, Eric!

@edacevedo7746 4 жыл бұрын

While I'm impressed by your collection of cast iron.... I'm floored by how much weight that rack is supporting! I have rebar hanging off the wall holding up mine. Tankx alot for sharing...

@fuzztfork8 5 ай бұрын

GLAD I WATCHED THIS, AS I THOUGHT MY LITTLE 6.5 INCH MARKED SKILLET WAS A LODGE-MINE SAYS MADE IN USA WITH A BIG R ON THE BOTTOM, AND A R ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDLE, THE TOP OF THE HANDLE HAS A #3

@canadiancastaholic6090 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice collection!

@bryanhaddad7826 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I have the bug now and have gotten my kids in on it too!

@bubblyslifestyle2732 4 жыл бұрын

I love cast iron cookware 😊

@amazingman5493 4 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see you out of the kitchen. Thanks for the education on cast iron. Perhaps a colab on enhancing cast iron? Sanding and polishing? Us metalworkers are not that intimidating. We would love to halve you.

@TacoStacks 2 жыл бұрын

these are amazing

@lynsmith2698 3 жыл бұрын

great video. Love your collection. I have had a pot that belonged to my great grampa (i am 63 so its pretty old) I was told he cooked his hamburger in it. hahahahah I havent been able to find out anything on it. It appears to have a gate mark. It has a diamond shape mark on the bottom which appears to have possible a L in it. It also has No. 2 and maybe 3 pints? Cant quite make it out. Can you recommend a source to identifying old pots. It also has a lovely long rolled steel handle. I love the pot and use it all the time.

@sierradayhiker 4 жыл бұрын

Really interesting thank you

@primevalseeker3952 4 жыл бұрын

I love cast iron cookware as well

@leidabird Жыл бұрын

Could you do another video that goes into detail about your collection display? I want to be able to access all of my pieces to be able to use them. Would they swing and hit each other if I hang them on one of those racks too close? Do you have some tucked away that aren't with the display for use? My collection is smaller than yours but somehow I feel I have too many to have on display for use. I'm sure your new kitchen is a different layout and I'd enjoy watching where you've found homes for your pieces.

@infinitypositive1001 3 жыл бұрын

Great Expert 👍

@williamhurt8512 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for posting such great videos during these stir crazy times. a question, don't you have at least one chefs pan? seems like I saw you once with a wagner chefs pan. I am lucky enough to own a bsr chefs skillet and it has become one of my faves. i'm curious as to how many foundries made this style skillet and would love to compare! thanks again modemac, your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

I'm using the Blacklock as a chef skillet, as it's light and has the same shape. The Wagner chef skillet was sold to a local cast iron user about a year or so ago. I think Lodge is the only modern cast iron manufacturer to produce a cast iron chef skillet.

@Phlegethon 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@JoelFriedlander 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific followup to your original video, thanks for sharing especially with the amount of detailed information you provide about your pieces. One question: I was surprised to not see a waffle iron? What's up with that? It would make a great video, too.

@saramorgan3570 3 жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful collection.. One I would love to have. Can you please answer this question for me. Can I use my iron cookware on on glass top stove?

@davidgibson9866 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍🏻

@lelandrogers1078 4 жыл бұрын

As usual, I learned something from you.

@knifesharpeningnorway 4 жыл бұрын

Im dying to get a quality cast iron skillet and you have a few hehe a little jealous i am 🤣😂 cant find any quality cast iron skillets here in norway and i want one so bad. Enjoy em mate 😁

@frainer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video,,

@zunedog31 4 жыл бұрын

The cauldron gets me every time

@djC653 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a lid VERY close to that saw-tooth ridged Wagner lid, 10:20, but mine has a '4' instead of an 'H' . It's in storage and still dirty/gunky and now I'm thinking of it the teeth might be a little different, like maybe rectangle in shape. I'll have to look at it again.

@nobodynothing2594 3 жыл бұрын

Love your collection & channel been a subscriber since many yrs. Can you do some videos on the cast iron kettle?😋

@castironchaos 3 жыл бұрын

AuroDiver Warrior I’m definitely looking for an excuse to use the cauldron again.

@nobodynothing2594 3 жыл бұрын

Cast Iron Chaos thank you for replying. Eagerly await that video.☀️👍🏻✨💫 Keep ‘em comin’!

@ogbobbye 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to know the total weight of your collection having only a few cast iron pans and had to reinforce my pan rack lol

@fluffyhoneytina Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me if cast iron made in china is safe to cook in? I am new to cast iron but I didn't know there could be lead in cast iron.

@lisanowakow3688 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I have pot and pan envy!

@bustabass9025 3 жыл бұрын

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's cast iron. 🙄

@lisanowakow3688 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, I have a kitchen full myself, but can admire them from afar.

@MmmM-bl7ih 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@wtrskr59 4 жыл бұрын

Lodge is (temporarily closed) due to what is going on in the world. You can still order over (The internet). Also the cornbread fest has been (cancelled) for the last weekend in april 2020🤣, but they'll see you next April 2021😁 Keep up with your (staycations), I know we are all anxious to get out🙄,but keep your patiences, and stay in. Cook up another meal in a cast iron skillet.

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

My "Rosie the Riveter" skillet should be arriving any day. We Can Do It!

@kikigamble4315 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Wow, what a one person collection !! Glad to see you actually use them. QUESTION - can you use Bar Keepers Friend in your enameled Dutch pots? Peace to you and yours

@Christopher.E.Souter 4 жыл бұрын

BKF works fine with enamel. I use it with my Le Creuset Signature Dutch Oven and Skillets all the time. I also have a number of Lodge Cast Iron Skillets, but as they are not enamelled, I would not recommend the use of BKF with them, but mild dishwashing liquid will not harm them.

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

@@Christopher.E.Souter Bar Keepers Friend is excellent for removing light rust from bare iron pans. I also use it for cleaning my carbon steel knives.

@edmondenterprisesgrouphold3782 3 жыл бұрын

wow nice

@heihei4478 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe someday you can open a cast iron museum🙂

@pepegranja 4 жыл бұрын

What are the best brands in the world and the oldest?

@aaronwood3540 4 жыл бұрын

Ok fine you win..........for now!

@Phlegethon 4 жыл бұрын

It’d be cool to have videos of you just talking about random cast iron history

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

I'm working on that. :) See also: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMh6bKuc2MmUl4k.html

@lennywinbox1734 3 жыл бұрын

I recall you saying you'd make a vid about chaos magick. Still interested?

@solstar4778 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a separate cooking shed so you don’t set the house afire wit all your cooking?

@robinpritchard837 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 13" Aussie Big Skillet, smooth as silk absolutely awesome. Caution if you google it, you will have to have it...

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

And unfortunately they're not making any more.

@thehumblepeach9018 4 жыл бұрын

What shelves do you use to store them? How big are they? I have one wire shelf I use and I need more space 😂 a shelf big enough to hold my own collection.

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

The rack came from Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FXH81ZT/

@thehumblepeach9018 4 жыл бұрын

Cast Iron Chaos thanks!

@waynethebarber1095 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 older cast iron skillets that are unmarked with outside rings and streep walls. The handles are strange to me. The one marked 10 could be an unmarked Griswold. The one marked 5 has a ridge like a BSR, but it has a small hole or indent right where the handle meets the pan. And it has what looks like a dash or letter l near the other side near the hanging hole . Is there some way I could send you some pictures? Only thing I am not on Facebook.... Sorry.

@gingerchipper 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you could please help me. Have you ever heard of a Wagner Chef Skillet mercedes style? I recently purchased, from a reputable dealer on Etsy, the aforementioned skillet. It is only marked (on the back) 9 inch and the letter z. The pan is advertised as a 1980s unmarked Wagner. The “heat ring” on the bottom of the pan looks like the Mercedes logo. I cannot find anything anywhere on the net about this type of pan. I’m hoping it is at least made in the USA. Interestingly too, the pan has mill marks (concentric circles). I thought everything after 1960 was required to be marked “made in the USA” or the country of origin. It was an impulse buy that I can’t get out of, so now I have this pan in the process of being shipped to me and I have no clue about the origins. It wasn’t cheap either. Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

My biggest concern for you is that it may be warped. Apparently those skillets have been seen to warp and spin on the bottom. From www.modemac.com/bsr: "This one is a genuine mystery. A number of these pans have appeared with this unusual design on the bottom, along with the unmistakable size marking of a [BS&R] Century Cookware skillet. However, there have also been some of these pans found that have the marking of an unmarked Wagner: 10 1/4 INCH SKILLET. Former officials of Birmingham Stove & Range, including Hugh Rushing and Saunders Jones, Jr., insist this design was never used at the foundry. Nonetheless, pans with this design continue to appear in the hands of collectors and sellers. There have been guesses these were actually made by Wagner, but no one has been able to provide any evidence regarding the origin of these pans. A few collectors have given these pans the nickname "Mercedes" because of the similarity to the auto maker's logo."

@gingerchipper 4 жыл бұрын

Cast Iron Chaos. Very interesting. Thank you so much for the prompt reply. The seller heated the pan on a glass top for 5 min. and said it had no movement. This person does a lot of on line sales an has a good reputation, so I’ll see soon, I suppose. Btw, have you checked out the new Lancaster Cast Iron pan? They have a video on you tube. New, young start up company . They currently make one size. Lightest weight pan on market, smooth, and a gorgeous bottom. I have to get one. Like I need another pan........thanks again and stay safe. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibZpnbN7p961nWg.html

@vondakaye1711 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pot I’m trying to figure out how old it is could you help if I send a pic

@creewarrior1970 2 жыл бұрын

thx, inspired to find a new hobby, & 1st reply to social media

@dian1711 Жыл бұрын

How do you check for lead. I just bought a set of 3 at a local department store. I'm afraid they were made in China. I would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks

@castironchaos Жыл бұрын

If you bought brand new cast iron pans, they're safe to use even if they're made in Asia. See also: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN-ahMKLppaqemw.html

@castironchaos Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile, even though you don't need to do this now, here's how to check for lead: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZmKfq9qm7LSYqM.html

@dian1711 Жыл бұрын

@@castironchaos thanks for that video I feel a lot of safer now. Even so that's a great Griswold.

@pastorjustin4181 4 жыл бұрын

How much does it alltogether weigh??? 😊😎

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

A lot. :)

@madmardigan246 4 жыл бұрын

Please elaborate your challenge ? Lead in asian cast iron ?

@terrytillstrum1712 4 жыл бұрын

Are you selling any?

@youneverknow8965 2 жыл бұрын

A have a cast iron lid and gristle with what looks like GRISWOLD small cross in the middle OF 5 point BIG star I can't find any kinda makers mark that looks anything like it any place I look

@pastorjustin4181 4 жыл бұрын

Sure would like to know how much it all weighs. Anyone else out there curious?? Are you willing to find out and let us/your community, know the combined weight of inventory. Fun facts please people. 😀😀😊😎

@manspeej 3 жыл бұрын

how much does the 15 gallon one weigh?

@castironchaos 3 жыл бұрын

75 pounds by itself. When filled with food...a lot more than that.

@manspeej 3 жыл бұрын

@@castironchaos damn

@manspeej 3 жыл бұрын

@@castironchaos and here i was thinking that my 12lbs dutch oven is heavy 😂😂

@dowen1511 4 жыл бұрын

I've always known them hammered finish came from Japan it was popular there

@castironchaos 4 жыл бұрын

Those "ugly hammered" pans are believed to have been made in the USA. If they came from Japan there would certainly have been some record of it.

@nonai7897 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your video is for a few days now and been enjoying them. Just wanted to say cooking in aluminum could be bad for you. There's studies suggesting they may cause alzheimerz. Nice collection though.

@jpcampbell 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Enjoyed the video. I have a Dutch oven bottom that I can’t identify. Only has number 8 on bottom. Kid is a Griswold but I think it’s not a matching set. It’s a fun treasure hunt.

@marksieber4626 Жыл бұрын

Love to hear more about waffle makers.

@barrymitchell7732 3 жыл бұрын

I've been warning people about it. I don't even know what I have.

@garyhoots5751 Жыл бұрын

I have 30 pieces of Birmingham pots pans I would like to sell

@castironchaos Жыл бұрын

There's a great Facebook group for selling cast iron: Iron Man Cast Iron Auctions. The folks there are knowledgeable and the moderators keep it honest. Much better than eBay.

@nonai7897 3 жыл бұрын

Btw it's funny that you turned down a Field's then bought a Lodge. I support Lodge but why not accept a free fields?

@castironchaos 3 жыл бұрын

I turned down a Field skillet because I had no need for it. With a Griswold Erie, Birmingham Stove & Range, a Lodge chef skillet and two Lodge skillets of the same size, there was no need for another skillet. As for the Field being smooth and beautiful: yes it is, but so is the BS&R and Griswold.