Wife's aunt just passed and we got 3 cast irons among many things. One of them was a small silver Griswald. Never seen one before. For you cast iron bluffs, what's your take? Thanks.
Silver Cast Iron
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Might be worth some dough if it’s like this one.
Not one of this brand but I’ve got a cast iron pot that was first purchased in 1861 that has been passed down generation to generation. Smells like decades of bacon. Favorite item in my kitchen.
“Decades of bacon” kind of cracks me up.
I have a 16 inch Wagner skillet that was made between 1860 and 1890 according to the numbers. It was owned by my great-grandmother who I was told bought it at an antique store in the 1920s. It was pretty funky when I acquired it, so I stripped it and re-seasoned. That skillet can flat sear some meat!
.. and here i am thinking my plain ol Lodge 12 Cast Iron skillet from College made me unique..
Nothing beats cast iron cooking tho. And its especially true when you're in colder climates where cooking outdoors isn't always feasible.
One of my favorite recipes is a Chorizo egg bake.. ill post it here when I can find it.
Nothing beats cast iron cooking tho. And its especially true when you're in colder climates where cooking outdoors isn't always feasible.
One of my favorite recipes is a Chorizo egg bake.. ill post it here when I can find it.
We went to Mt Airy NC (Mayberry for all the Andy Griffith fans) a couple of weeks ago and one of the shops had some silver looking cast iron skillets. They were new but they were mighty proud of them based on the price tag.
I've got plenty of cast iron around the kitchen, but never knew "silver" cast iron was a thing. I know OP was looking for an appraisal, but can someone explain what it even is?
Same. I only know of ceramic coated cast iron pots, like a Dutch oven.
For years I only had the 3 pc lodge set (10", 8", 6") my Granny gave me when I moved out on my own. I still have those pieces, but I've added 3 porcelain coated dutch ovens, a 5 gallon jambalaya kettle, the 16" skillet, a 12" wok, a 12" deep skillet (chicken frier) and a large griddle.
Cast iron is my favorite cooking surface.
**** just gets so hot. I have a 4 or 5 qt dutch oven.. but I really need a bigger one. I've made some chilis and stews that practically overflowed it.
I really like using the chain mail to clean my non-coated Cast iron pans. Obviously not good for anything coated.. but that thing has been a life saver.
I have an enameled 9 qt dutch oven that has been around the block a few times. When you are doing sauce and meatballs for the whole family or cooking a giant roast, nothing else can match it.
Just remembered my enameled cast iron lasagna pan. Sucker weighs about 60 lbs when full. Use it about twice a year to make a huge lasagna.
Chorizo Egg Bake. Possibly the easiest recipe I have. Perfect for hosting a brunch and great for leftovers. It slices just like a pie or cake would. Don't do it in a dutch oven though.. do it in a large Cast-iron pan.
Ingredients
- 1 Tsp Canola Oil
- 1 lb Chorizo (Fresh)
- 2 Medium Russet Potatoes (Diced)
- 1 Cup Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained
- 4 Cups Baby Spinach
- 10 Eggs (Whisked)
- 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese (Shredded)
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro
Steps
- Preheat Oven to 375F. In Large Dutch Oven or high-walled Cast Iron Pan, heat the oil over medium. Add chorizo and cook until it releases fat, about 2 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the black beans and spinach. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the eggs to the mixture, top with the cheese, and bake in the oven, uncovered, until eggs are set, 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving topped with cilantro and plenty of hit sauce.
- 541 Calories, 35g protein, 24g carbs (4g fiber), 35g fat
Have pictures, but don't know how to post them here
...writing on bottom of skillet reads...cast iron skillet w/3 under that, Griswold logo in the center. Bottom line reads Erie PA., U.S.A. 709...knowing its value is something I'd like, but not sure l part with it. It's a small skillet. Also the #3 on the top part of the handle. Have several CI skillets and wouldn't make corn bread, fried potatoes or pineapple upside down cake in anything else.Have pictures, but don't know how to post them here
Exactly like mine except it has no A under the 709. Mine's in much better condition.
There were lots of Griswolds on there. If you searched through them you may can find one exactly like it.
I clicked on that link and I've received four cast iron pot emails. lol
I did find the one like mine same markings and size, but like I said before, it's silver almost like it's plated.