That $25 Cast Iron Pan Finally Paid Off After 10 Years

I bought a beat-up Lodge skillet at a garage sale in 2014 for $25. It had rust spots and a chip in the handle, but I figured I could clean it up. Used a wire brush and some vinegar, then seasoned it in the oven a few times. That pan has cooked eggs, steaks, cornbread, and even deep-dish pizza over the years. Last week I dropped it on concrete and it just bounced - no cracks, no nothing. My buddy said I should just buy a new nonstick for $40, but this thing will outlast me. Anyone else got a piece of cookware that just won't quit?

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piperr583mo ago

Used to swear by cheap nonstick pans that I'd replace every year. That story about the concrete drop convinced me, I'm keeping my grandma's old cast iron now.

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amybarnes3mo ago

Scrape a little oil on the cast iron after you dry it. Keeps it from rusting. Trust me, saves you a headache later.

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