By Cheri Sicard
I know from our reader’s poll of RV kitchen essentials that many of you already carry a cast iron skillet in your rigs. And since they last forever, you probably won’t need a new one. But for the rest of you, the video below from Cowboy Kent Rollins [3.3M subscribers, 373M views!] on what to look for in a cast iron skillet will be invaluable. I strongly advise, don’t buy a cast iron skillet before watching it!
A cast iron skillet is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and useful items you can have in your RV kitchen, but Kent says there is WAY too much conflicting information on the internet about buying cast iron. Instead, he wants to make choosing cast iron easy so that you can easily pick out the right cast iron skillet for your needs and your budget.
In the video, Kent discusses the skillets he uses most, both at home and on the ranch. His choices are all 100 percent American companies with products made in the USA, something that’s important to him:
• Field Company
• Stargazer Cast Iron
• Marquette Castings
• Lodge Cast Iron
• Finex Cast Iron
The factors he says you need to consider, and that he discusses in detail for each of these brands, are:
• Design
• Seasoning
• Weight
• Price
Kent admits that his very favorite cast iron cookware pieces are old vintage skillets from brands no longer accessible. So, the purpose of this video is to help consumers navigate through the choices that are readily available today.
Be sure to watch the video as he evaluates all of the brands listed according to these factors.
Whether or not you buy these brands, watching this cast iron cooking expert evaluate them will have you come away with important factors and features to look for and avoid when buying ANY brand of cast iron.
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My Cast Iron skillets are Lodge and a couple I can no longer read, but I think Monarch? Begins with an “M” but well used. I received mine from thrift stores years ago, I’m sure I didn’t pay much. I was young-er and not much $$$.. Well worth it!
Even roasts can be cooked on the grill with Aluminum foil, along with those tators!
If you’re traveling I-24 through Tennessee stop at the Lodge factory store in South Pittsburgh. All of my cast iron is Lodge, made in USA . It’s the best!
Thank you for calling attention to this video and to cast-iron implements and cooking, Cheri! As an unashamed “homer,” I am partial to Lodge products, which are made in the next county west of us in East Tennessee. Have a great week and safe travels!