there are few things that remind me of the South more than a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. a staple in Southern kitchens for generations, the skillet has been a versatile vessel for sweet to savory dishes alike. i love the beauty of the deep black skillets, especially when well-worn. there is such a rustic and simplistic quality to their art form, allowing the food to truly be the hero.
i remember my mother using our big cast iron skillet for many dishes over the years, but an all-day pot roast with potatoes and carrots is the one that I most recall it being used for. followed by an encore of hash the very next day, of course.
what cast iron skillet recipe or memory is your favorite?
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October 10, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Katherine Strate
I am lucky enough to have my great grandmother’s cast iron skillet, and my favorite thing to make in it is cornbread. I love putting the oil in it, heating it up, and then hearing the batter sizzle in it when your pour it in. There’s nothing better! Although, I learned the hard way to cover up the handle when you take it out of the oven. Nothing like a little sizzle on your forearm to make you remember! 🙂
October 11, 2011 at 1:53 am
icemilkaprons
Many thanks for the wonderful comment Katherine! I do agree, I learned my lesson on the handle as well – that is something you only have to learn once!