searching for a flat cast iron pan

[ihsn]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/clotilde/blog/Lodgeroundcastirongriddle.jpg

I am in search of a flat cast iron pan similar to the one in the picture. Any idea where I could get one cheapest and best?
Thank you.

[pigurd]

i dont know about cheapest or best, but i have seen a cast iron pan like that at the superstore... it is probably made in china though (i bought an cast iron skillet and am trying to season it now, my place smells very smokey)

[z24driver1986]

check Bass Pro Shop in Vaughan they have MADE IN USA ones...

http://www.lodgemfg.com/Logic-product.asp

this brand is really good, solid as a rock

[sparco]

nikolau queen and bathurst,
nella, bathurst north of bloor before dupont,
dinetz, king st east of jarvis, near sherbourne
tap phong, spadina south of baldwin,

try any of those places, tis where i go to shop for kitchen supplies

[scan]

What would you use that type of pan for? Pancakes? Are they non-stick?

[Jucius Maximus]

That is called a Tawa (at least in the West Indies), I think some West Indian places carry them because they are used for cooking roti. My mom has had one for decades.

[Ma_Jie]

scan: yes, you'd use them for pancakes, crepes, and their endless variations. And being cast iron, of course, they are not non-stick; nonetheless, with proper seasoning and cleaning, they are essentially rendered non-stick.

After all, what did people use before non-stick pans?

- J.

[Azxster]

You'll have better luck asking for a cast iron griddle.

[ihsn]

Thank you everyone!

You'll have better luck asking for a cast iron griddle.

A cast iron pan and griddle are different? Are they not the same?

Is there any cast iron pan/griddle available locally in scarborough or toronto area between 10 to 15 CAD? I need one that is around 10 inch in diameter.

[gh05t]

That is called a Tawa (at least in the West Indies), I think some West Indian places carry them because they are used for cooking roti. My mom has had one for decades.

While it can be substituted for a tawa, it is not the conventional West Indian style tawa.

The conventional West Indian style tawa is totally flat and does not have the raised sides like this one.

I don't have my tawa to take a pic of it as I gave it to my bro. I use a heavy frying pan to make roti.

This type of pan can be used to make most things that you might in a frying pan i guess. Saw it at Zellers too i think.

[loybond]

I wanted a cast iron skillet for steaks... anyone know where I can get a nice one for cheap (the RFD mantra)?

[ihsn]

I wanted a cast iron skillet for steaks... anyone know where I can get a nice one for cheap (the RFD mantra)?

BRAVERA frying pan - cast iron, is a good one at IKEA.
I am also going to buy it soon. Its the best deal I have found so far.

[BradT]

Cayne's had some good cast iron pans. Can't remember if I saw a skillet or not though.

http://www.cayneshousewares.com/home.php

[ihsn]

I saw a few skillets at Loblaws Superstore, but no flat pan/griddles as the ones I am in need of.
There are so many available at Target, wish there were such stores in Toronto too.

Something like this would also do:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3607333095_71cfe522c1_o.jpg

What about cast aluminium flat pan/griddles? Anyone seem any anywhere in Toronto area?

[Keelie]

I wanted a cast iron skillet for steaks... anyone know where I can get a nice one for cheap (the RFD mantra)?

You can get a Lodge cast iron pan at CanTire for ~$20

[z24driver1986]

Lodge are the best (Made in USA), I have seen other ones made in China. These do not come close to Lodge in terms of quality.

I clean my cast iron with salt/heat/oil... After your pan is all cooled down, heat it up slightly take about 2 oz of coarse salt and use it to scrub away the food with a paper towel. After you are done wipe and apply oil (peanut)

To season it, wash it with soap and dry it. Take some vegetable shortening and give it a thin coating all over. Throw it into the BBQ upside down and aim for 335-375F for an hour. This needs to be redone every year.

Watch that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfvj2hyHQXA