Comments on: What would be a nice, complete set of cast iron cookware for a large family?

By: fire_hog_too

fire_hog_too — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

Look on Ebay, Type in Wenezl 1887. There is a kit that includes:

1. DUTCH OVEN 6 qt. capacity, Heavy-duty bail handle with center notch, also trivet included.

2. SKILLET SET – 2 pieces, set includes 10-1/2" and 12" skillets. Right & Left puor spouts.

3. GRIDDLE, 20" long x 9" wide. Reversible – griddle side and broiler side. Double handles.

4. LID LIFTER, Durable lid/pot lifter handle.

Also, type in cast iron on ebay there are alot of other ideas.

By: Retired

Retired — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

Do a search for "cast iron cookware" and look for sets. If you buy each piece alone you may have to sell one of the kids to pay for them. There is a lot of junk on the market so be careful.

By: crazy girl

crazy girl — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

look at a sporting goods store academy bass pro shops… they have cast iron cook sets cheap. i bought one at academy for about 59.99 plus tax..

By: julie m

julie m — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

Oshman’s has a nice set just like you are describing. But, I would think if it’s a large family, the dutch oven would be the best place to start. My friend just bought one off of e-bay that was 8.5 quarts, with a flat bottom and wire handle…shipped to his door, it was only around $45 or less. It even had a lid that would hold coals in case you were cooking over an open fire, and it had a steamer basket with it also. We were really impressed b/c they shipped it immediately. The brand was some name that had to do with cajuns or bayou cooking or something, but it was plenty heavy and thick.

I just can’t help but think that with 8 family members, the larger, the better. You may want to see about investing in an even larger pot than 8.5 quarts.

By: rickey_d

rickey_d — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

10 inch skillet…a grill pan…and a dutch oven

By: Maw-Maw

Maw-Maw — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:13 +0000

For sure a large dutch oven.I have one and the lid makes a great skillet to fry eggs and such in.A large skillet would be next.Lodge is a very good brand.It is kind of you to purchase them a set.Try Walmart or a camping store…