Thread: Fires

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

hmmmm - dont leave cast iron to long out in scrub even if you have greased it really well - rusts fairly quickly

Yes, but if you could prepare a new cast iron well for the first time, then there would `nt be any problems, but it has to be real cast iron. some of my ones, I just leave them outside, I did `t find any rusts, but the big steel pot 16 inches...now it `s fire pit.

Originally Posted by Black Rabbit

Yes, but if you could prepare a new cast iron well for the first time, then there would `nt be any problems, but it has to be real cast iron. some of my ones, I just leave them outside, I did `t find any rusts, but the big steel pot 16 inches...now it `s fire pit.

yes they are great if properly treated from new - and ones knows how to look after them - but sadly many dont - been to a lot of huts and there is a cast iron camp oven been left there but sadly rusted so badly cant be used - we always had aluminium camp ovens when I worked in the bush - much easier to look after - so Black Rabbit be good if you could tell us how you treat a new cast iron camp oven and how do you fix a rusted one ??

Seasoning cast iron is a very simple process.

Heat skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat and rub with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel or rag. ...Allow the skillet to dry out on the stovetop.Repeat this process until skillet looks glossy, smooth, and dark, and is not sticky or patchy, about 3 rounds.

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

yes they are great if properly treated from new - and ones knows how to look after them - but sadly many dont - been to a lot of huts and there is a cast iron camp oven been left there but sadly rusted so badly cant be used - we always had aluminium camp ovens when I worked in the bush - much easier to look after - so Black Rabbit be good if you could tell us how you treat a new cast iron camp oven and how do you fix a rusted one ??

I enjoy cooking, outdoor cooking particularly. One thing I learned is the real cast iron cookware when it `s new is not black, but is more silvery. After treatments, it `s black, shining black, you can fry a egg without oil. I am no expect of metals...you get lots pigs, so use the pig skin, take little time about 30 minutes then you will have a good pan. It `s a long story to tell, I will PM or post here after this weekend since I am on fishing trip. Sorry