Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Chicken Fryer with Iron Cover
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: LodgeBrand: Lodge
Release Date: 2004-03-01
Model: L10CF3
Color: Black
Product features:
- 5-quart cast-iron chicken fryer with iron lid for slow-cooking meats
- Preseasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
- Cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly
- Self-basting iron lid preserves moisture; hand wash only
- Measures 12 inches in diameter and 3-1/4 inches deep; lifetime warranty
- Lodge Logic 13-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
- Lodge Original Series Grill Press
- Lodge Cast Iron Lid
- Lodge Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies Cookbook
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Chicken Fryer with Iron Cover
Customer Review: Goodbye Flaky (And Possibly Deleterious) Teflon Cookware
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer when I learned that properly seasoned cast-iron cookware are an alternative to Teflon cookware. With the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I no longer have to contend with Teflon cooking surfaces that start to flake and lose their their non-stick properties over time.
Besides having a non-stick surface, the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer has a lot more to offer:
Heat Retention and Distribution
With cast-iron, heat is evenly distributed throughout the pan so you won't get hot spots that will burn your food. The excellent heat retention property of cast-iron also help to cook food quickly so more of the vitamins in the food are retained.
Deep Sides
I use the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer mostly as a regular pan. The deep sides (3-1/4") help to keep the stove top clean by acting as a shield to keep splatter from grease and bits of food from reaching the stove top.
Durability
The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a one-piece cookware with no joints or rivets. It is extremely durable under normal use. In fact, cast-iron cookware do oftentimes outlast their owners! Do note, however, that cast-iron pans DO crack when subjected to extreme temperature changes. So, be sure to let an extremely hot cast iron pan cool some before attempting to wash it.
Non-Stick Surface
When properly seasoned, cast-iron cookware should provide a non-stick cooking surface.
When I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I found that even though it came "pre-seasoned", it wasn't quite non-stick! The solution was simple enough - all I had to do was to "season" it some more.
I did some research and found that you cast-iron is best seasoned with animal-based fats or other vegetable-based saturated fats because saturated fats are less likely than non-saturated fats to turn rancid. Non-saturated fats are also more likely to leave a sticky residue than saturated fats when baked.
- Animal-Based Fats
The most notable animal-based fat is of course lard. However, I was unable to find commercially available lard that wasn't hydrogenated (hydrogenation is a process used for making liquid fats solid or semi-solid and for increasing shelf life). If you want lard that's not hydrogenated, your best bet would be to render your own pork/bacon fat.
- Vegetable-Based Fats
Non-hydrogenated Palm oil and Coconut oil are both saturated vegetable oils that are readily available in the natural foods section of most supermarkets. The use of Coconut oil, however, is discouraged because coconut oil has a strong flavor and will impart a tinge of its flavor on foods cooked in cast-iron cookware that have been seasoned with coconut oil. I used Spectrum Organic Vegetable Oil (which is actually just 100% palm oil) to season my Lodge Logic cookware.
- The Seasoning Process
Rub only a *thin* and even coating of fat on the cast-iron pan and bake the pan in the oven for an hour. Remember, more isn't better - I had to learn this the hard way. I applied too much of the Spectrum Oil on my first couple of coatings and found that the baked on oil became very sticky. I had to scrape out the sticky coating with a wooden spatula and start over. So, go easy on that coating of oil/fat! I had to repeat the seasoning process 6 times before my Lodge Logic became seasoned.
- The Seasonedness Test
A good test of whether your cast-iron cookware is truly seasoned is to cook an egg with it using no oil whatsoever. If the egg doesn't stick to the pan, your cast-iron pan is seasoned.
Conclusion
The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a very good alternative to Teflon cookware and should last a lifetime. Once seasoned, it is perfect for healthy fat-free or low fat cooking. Highly recommended!
Description of Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Chicken Fryer with Iron Cover
This deep skillet is perfect for Chicken Frying or as a multi purpose cooking vessel. Utilizing Lodge's exclusive Pre-Seasoned finish, this pan is ready to use. No pre-seasoning required. Capacity is a full 5 qt and comes with self basting iron cover. Perfect for slow frying or cooking chicken to perfection. 12" diameter 3 1/4" deepAll Pans
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