Where Can I Find a Used Cast Iron for My Friend?

[lisasfuncooking]

I know PC does not sell cast iron, but I have a friend who wants to know if I can find him one. He wants an older one. He says they are better then the new ones you could buy in the store. I really don't know anything about them. I have never ever used one. Any suggestions or do you have a good quality one you are willing to sell?

 

[bostonbelle]

I have a newer one that I bought at Target that I am in the process of seasoning.... it takes YEARS though for a *good* seasoning. I've heard that you can find then in flea markets, yard sales, & estate sales - particularly down south.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

My mother has 5 cast iron skillets in 3 different sizes. She found 4 of them at yard sales. I'd say that's the best place to look for a good seasoned one. She bought one new and has had it for at least 7 years and it STILL isn't even close to being as well seasoned as the used one she has.

 

[lisasfuncooking]

I had no idea it took years to season. I guess that is why he wants an old one. I have tried tag sales. I will just have to keep my eyes open. If I find one, how do I know if it is seasoned? Again, I have never used one. All I know is they are cast iron and black. LOL!

 

[debbie mc]

Yard sales, etc are excellent places to find older cast iron skillets. I understand what he means about the "new" ones in the stores....the skillets made years ago were made to last - those babies are heavy! LOVE my skillet - it was a Christmas gift 15 years ago.....would love to have another one, but won't be buying a new one - I'll shop the yard sales until I can find one that makes my muscles tremble when I pick it up Then I'll know it's a good one

For those unfamiliar with cleaning cast iron - no soap......rinse, scrape clean & dry immediately (can put it in the oven to use residual heat from supper prep to dry or place upside down on a stove burner turned on low until dry). Use an oil & salt mixture as a "scouring pad", it will do the trick for a thorough cleaning every 2nd month or so. Again, dry immediately after washing away the "scouring pad".

 

[BlueMoon]

I got a great one at a thrift store. Only $10, and it is fan tas tic!!

 

[georgiegirlw]

Ebay is the best place to find one that is old and seasoned

 

[minirottie]

I have a Lodge one I bought a few years ago that I like well enough plus I have my great grandfather's ones (those babies are seasoned lol)

 

[mountainmama74]

Flea markets for sure!!! My mom has a few and I'm pretty sure she's gotten all of them at flea markets - not only are they way cheap, but they're already super seasoned. Win!

 

[Thinker]

I got one at the local agriculture supply store. To season it, you grease it well and put it in the oven at a very low temperature for 3 -6 hours. You never use soap on it or you will have to repeat the process all over again.