Cast iron pots
 

im looking into getting my wife some cast iron pots and pans. i have no clue as to what brands are good. Also what is the best size/brand for a big pot for making gumbo and rice and gravy

Last couple I bought were from Lodge. They were preseasoned. But I seasoned them a lil more.
The rest I have I inheireted from my grandma.

Get the square pan for frying bacon. Lots better than trying to fit bacon in a round pan.

yea Lodge was the ones i was looking at on Amazon, but wasnt sure if they were really any good

academy or jb sandoz in opelousas has some.. the one i have is from academy and works fine.

In my experience ...... the preseasoned ones need to be seasoned again

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Not sure what brand they are but guidrys hardware on jefferson st has some nice ones.

Make sure whatever you buy is made in the USA. lodge black iron is made here but the enameled lodge is not. The QC on chinese pots is poor and i have seen them pop when being seasoned.
8 qt is 2 gallon pot but you will normally only use 6 qts. of the space.

Lodge seems to be some of best, try to buy pots and pans that can share lids and don't forget lids and buy a splater screen. Another option is Magnalite, got my wife a big set last yr because she griped that my iron pots were to heavy

Call Guillory Wholesale in Mamou. They only sell to stores in bulk but see if they can give you the contact list of their distributors. My in-laws store carries them in Crowley. Gail's Gifts is their store, also the only other place I know of closer to you is Gary Matte Home Center in Rayne. In Lake Charles it think STL Trailers has them. If you buy the ones with the white enamel lining they clean up super easy but can crack if heated or cooled too fast.

Gayle's Hardware in Ryan St. in Lake Charles sells them.
Academy sells them.
Trahan's Hardware on Gulf Hwy. in Lake Charles sells them.

Get the lid that has high sides on it!! I use mine for baking in the ground. The lid allows you to put coals on top........yum....custard!!!

How do you guys "season" your black iron pots?

Guidry's Hardware in Scott also sells a wide variety.

Crisco

Thanks alot guys, id be pretty lost without the help

Is that also a gas station


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done it myself........

The place I'm thinking about is in donaldsonville.


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