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The Lodge Book of Dutch Oven Cooking

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Winner of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association’s Best Outdoor Book Award

The cast iron Dutch oven is the one cooking pot that does it all: bakes bread, steams vegetables, boils seafood, fries eggs, stews wild game, and broils meat. Whether it is outdoors or on the home fireplace hearth, the Dutch oven produces great-tasting food with a small amount of effort and a lot of fun.

Author J. Wayne Fears brings this ancient and effective cooking pot into the twenty-first century. In addition to the care and cleaning of ovens to handy accessories, this comprehensive guide includes a wide range of useful information that will appeal to new and seasoned Dutch oven cooks alike. Learn how a Dutch oven is made and what to look for when purchasing one. The Lodge Book of Dutch Oven Cooking also contains thirty-four recipes that will get the beginning patio chef or seasoned chuck wagon cook serving delicious meals quickly. Recipes from breads to meat and main dishes, side dishes, and desserts are covered, including:

• Sourdough biscuits
• Cornbread
• Stews and soups
• Chili
• Baked salmon
• Hearty meatloaf
• Peach cobbler
• French coconut pie
• Apple pie
• And more!

Whether you’re camping or throwing a party for friends, Dutch ovens will make cooking simple, unique, and enjoyable.

Product Features

  • More than recipes, this cookbook will teach you how to use and care for your Dutch oven
  • Learn how to make great-tasting food with a small amount of effort and a whole lot of fun
  • You’ll get the information and tips you need to get started
  • Plus, you’ll find inspiring, mouthwatering meals to make, like Tender Roast, Zesty Surprise Chili, Southern Biscuits & Country Gravy, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
  • Every recipe is accompanied with a vibrant, colorful photo

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Lodge Grilling Sauces Kit with Melting Pot, Basting Brush, Recipe Booklet

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Lodge Cast Iron Melting Pot is perfect for warming butter, melting cheese, scalding milk or heating syrup. At home in the oven, stove, grill or on the campfire. Cast iron construction for superior heat dispersion and heat retention. Sure to become your favorite pot for smaller portions of sauce. Seasoned and ready to use. Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil. 15 oz capacity. Measures: 9.313″ L x 5.438″ W x 2.875″. Kit also includes a silicone brush which is heat resistant to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Great for basting all your grill-top favorites. Basting brush has removable silicone head and is dishwasher safe. The Grilln’ Sauce recipe book comes with ten great marinade and sauce recipes by Chef John Folse. Cast iron loves a campfire, a stovetop, or an oven, and can slow-cook foods without scorching. It retains heat well so you can sear meat at higher temperatures and will keep your delicious meals warm for a long time. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, theses virtually indestructible cookware should last for generations. Made of cast iron, this pot evenly distributes heat from the bottom through the sidewalls. Sporting a stylish black color, the cast iron pot looks good in most kitchens and it doubles up as an excellent source of nutritional iron. Cast Iron, like your grandmother used, still ranks as one of the best cooking utensils ever made. It gives you a nearly non-stick surface, without the possible harmful fumes generated by preheating chemically treated nonstick cookware. The American-based company, Lodge, has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century.

Product Features

  • 15 oz Cast Iron Melting Pot with Silicone Brush and Recipe Book
  • Cast iron construction for superior heat dispersion and heat retention
  • Seasoned at the foundry for a virtual non-stick surface
  • Perfect for warming, simmering or melting foods
  • Basting brush has removeable silicone head and is dishwasher safe

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Lodge 6 Piece Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware and Accessories Set (Grill Pan Set) – Complete with Grill Pan, Skillet, Griddle, Pot Holder, Hot Handle Holder, and Pan Scrapers (Made in USA)

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6 PIECE GRILL PAN SET
This diverse 6 piece set has everything you need to get comfortable with cast iron; you can fry the perfect egg on the griddle, perfectly sear chicken breast in the grill pan, or sauté fresh summer veggies over an open flame in the skillet.

This set includes:
(1) 10-¼” Cast Iron Grill Pan
(1) 10-¼” Cast Iron Skillet
(1) 10-½” Griddle
(1) Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder
(1) Red Silicone Pot Holder/Trivet
(1) Red Pan Scraper
(1) Black Grill Pan Scraper

CARING FOR YOUR CAST IRON
Caring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware is pre-seasoned, so you can make your family’s favorite recipe, without the process of seasoning. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top, to the campfire (just not the microwave). Grill some fresh Atlantic salmon on the grill pan, or bake some warm buttered biscuits in the skillet as you get the easy-release finish that cast iron is known for.

After hand washing washing your cookware, simply place it on a burner for a few minutes to dry it out, let it cool, and then rub in a thin layer of oil to help maintain your hard earned seasoning. For extra messy situations, simmer some water in your pan and then use a scraper after it’s cooled. For excellent maintenance, and to prevent rust, always dry promptly and store in a cool, dry place.

MADE IN THE USA
Tucked between the Appalachian Mountains and the Tennessee River you’ll find the small town of South Pittsburg, TN; a town that Lodge is proud to call home. It’s built on family values, American history, and high quality cast iron. All Lodge cast iron products are proudly made in the USA, and you can expect the highest quality of American craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.

Product Features

  • 6 PIECE CAST IRON SET. This cast iron set includes all the essentials to break into cast iron cooking. Includes (1) 10-¼” grill pan, (1) 10-¼” skillet, (1) 10-½” griddle, (1) red silicone hot handle holder, (1) red silicone pot holder, (1) red pan scraper, (1) black grill scraper.
  • MADE IN THE USA. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee (pop. 3,300) since 1896. With over 120 years of experience, their cast iron is known worldwide for its high quality design, lifetime durability, and cooking versatility
  • PRE-SEASONED COOKWARE. A good seasoning makes all the difference. Lodge provides pre-seasoned cookware with no synthetic chemicals; just soy based vegetable oil. The more you use your iron, the better the seasoning becomes.
  • ALL INCLUSIVE SET. From making pancakes on the griddle to searing a thick and juicy ribeye in the grill pan, this set will provide you with the tools and accessories you need in order to master your favorite family recipes with ease.
  • FAMILY-OWNED. Lodge is more than just a business; It’s a family. The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and it’s still owned by the Lodge family today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are firmly rooted in America.

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Lodge LDP3 Double Play Reversible Grill/Griddle, 9.5″ x 16.75″

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What could be better than a reversible griddle? The smooth side is great for making grilled cheese sandwiches as well as eggs, pancakes and french toast. The ribbed side is perfect for grilling foods such as steak, fish, chicken and hamburgers. The food sits above the grease making your cooking experience much healthier. Seasoned and ready to use. 16-3/16″ x 9-7/16″ x 1/2″

The following use and care instructions for Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron will help your cookware last a lifetime.

 

If you do Nothing Else…

Hand wash. Dry immediately—even before first use.

Rub with a light coat of vegetable oil after every wash.

How much oil? Enough to restore the sheen, without being “sticky”.

Why? To keep the iron “seasoned” and protected from moisture.

 

Seasoning—It isn’t Salt and Pepper

“Seasoning” is vegetable oil baked onto the iron at a high temperature: not a chemical non-stick coating.

Seasoning creates the natural, easy-release properties. The more you cook, the better it gets.

Because you create, maintain, and even repair the “seasoning”, your cookware can last 100 years or more. Chemical non-stick coating cannot be repaired, limiting lifespan.

 

Let’s Cook!

Lodge Cast Iron is right at home on induction, ceramic, electric and gas cooktops, in your oven, on the grill, or even over the campfire. Do not use in the microwave.

On glass or ceramic cooktops, lift cookware; never slide it.

Our cookware is safe at high temperatures; use metal, wood, or hi-temp silicone utensils.

Some foods may stick to new cookware (especially eggs). Use a little extra oil or butter until you’ve built up the seasoning.

Acidic foods like tomatoes, beans, and certain sauces can damage seasoning, and should be avoided until the seasoning is well-established.

Cast Iron rarely needs to go above a medium heat setting when properly pre-heated. For the times when you do cook at higher temperatures, bring the pan to temperature gradually and add oil to just before adding food to prevent sticking.

Our handles get hot; use mitts. Use trivets to protect countertops from hot cookware.

 

To Soap or not to Soap…

If no soap is too scary, wash with mild soapy water and dry and oil immediately. However, consider that cookware is 400ºF in 4 minutes on medium heat and is sterile at 212º F, so soap isn’t always necessary.

Dishwashers, strong detergents and metal scouring pads are not recommended, as they remove seasoning.

 

Rust?! Don’t Panic, it’s not Broken

Without protective seasoning iron can rust.

It’s really easy to fix. Scour the rust, rinse, dry, and rub with a little vegetable oil.

If problem persists, you will need to thoroughly remove all rust and follow our re-seasoning instructions (below).

 

Refurbish Your Finish

While maintaining the seasoning should keep your Cast Iron and Carbon Steel in good condition, at some point you may need to re-season your cookware. If food sticks to the surface, or you notice a dull, gray color, repeat the seasoning process:

* Wash the cookware with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush. (It is okay to use soap this time because you are preparing to re-season the cookware).

* Rinse and dry completely.

* Apply a very thin, even coating of MELTED solid vegetable shortening (or cooking oil of your choice) to the cookware inside and out. Too much oil will result in a sticky finish.

* Place aluminum foil on the bottom rack of the oven (not directly on bottom) to catch any drips.

* Set oven temperature to 350 – 400 degrees F.

* Place cookware upside down on the top rack of the oven to prevent pooling.

* Bake the cookware for at least one hour. After the hour, turn the oven off and let the cookware cool in the oven.

* Store the cookware uncovered, in a dry place when cooled.

* Repeat as necessary.  

Check out this helpful video too.

 

Some Basics

Gas flames should not extend up the sides of cookware.

Match pan size to burner size.

Don’t use in the microwave.

When deep frying, fill cookware only to 1/3 of capacity.

Product Features

  • Reversible smooth and ribbed sides
  • Seasoned and ready to use
  • Cast iron for superior heat retention and versatility
  • 16-3/4 x 9-1/2 x 1/2 Inch
  • Made in USA

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Lodge LGP3 Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press

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Seasoned and ready to use rectangular grill press is designed to improve your stovetop and outdoor grill favorites. Great for eliminating curl from bacon or ham and improve the presentation of many other foods. The grill press effectively holds heat in grilled sandwiches and “presses” out unwanted fats in burgers and other meats. The heavy-duty cast iron base has a unique hammered finish and features a safe “cool-grip” spiral handle.

Product Features

  • Rectangular cast-iron grill press for squeezing fat from meats or flattening bacon
  • Preseasoned with vegetable oil and ready for immediate use
  • Heavy-duty cast-iron base and “cool grip” spiral handle
  • Cleans easily; hand wash only
  • Measures 6-3/4 by 4-1/2 inches

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