So glad I waited on a good lodge deal. This has:
4.7L Dutch oven
26.6cm griddle
4.7L skillet
26cm skillet
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AKA COVID CENTRAL NSW
Lodge 5 Piece Cast Iron $135.99 @ Costco (Membership Required)
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yesterday before 6pm…
'All my troubles seemed so far away' ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
if only i m still within 5 km away.
How is it better than any other iron skillet?
I purchased one unbranded very cheap, it only last 2-3 years though.Answered your own question mate. These will outlast you if taken care of properly.
I cook Indian curries sometimes and put tomatoes in it. Have heard that not to use tomatoes in iron. Does it make much difference?
The unbranded one is still working but a bit rusty.Probably get an enameled cast iron pot for that
Brand new it might cause issues. A few years in and it shouldn't be an issue.
I do spag bol in mine and no problems. But I waited till my seasoning was set and I don't cook acidic foods all the time.@DarwinBoy: Not sure if I have the seasoned pot. I just tried to season it in oven for 1 hour but it doesn't really looks like its properly seasoned. The non stick layer is very thin though. Should I try to season again?
@crazyboy: The season it comes with is not really that great. It gets better the more you use it. But i did sesson my new one 2 or 3 times.
From about 6 months with a couple of uses a week it's at that point it becomes an amazing frying pan.
I randomly season it not because it needs it after 2 years but just because I can.
I also transitioned. I was to tight ass to throw out my still usable non stick so used that for tomato based dishes for the first 6 months. Now I just use the cast iron.
The acid in the tomatoes is bad for the seasoning, correct. We've got a stainless skillet purely for tomato-based idshes.
I have a cheapie (Asian grocery I think?) Cast iron skillet that's well over 10 years old now (probably 15 or 20) with no problems. If you're cooking acidic food in it regularly you'll need to reseason the pan regularly. I rarely do either, but on the occasion I cook a tomato sauce in it, I usually reseason afterwards (though don't usually need to after say frying some tomatoes in a breakfast fry up). Basically, scrub it with some water and maybe a little detergent to clean. If it looks dull/matte it needs seasoning.
If you imagine Aldi or Ozito power tools (worst), then Ryobi (midrange), then Bosch blue (professional quality)…. then Lodge cookware would be the Ryobi level. ie. Not awful but it's not 'the best'. People should look at youtube reviews of different brands, features, etc. For example one company might make handles long and thin so they might break, another might come with a pouring lip on one or both sides for both right and left-handers, and another might have a thicker/thinner wall. Most people don't want to pay the $$$ for top brands though, so Lodge is as 'low on the scale' as you'd want to go, because they've at least put some effort into R&D like how thick and long handles/walls should be so they don't get returns due to them breaking/cracking.
What would be the 'Bosch Blue' equivalent of Cast Iron pans?
Solidteknics - wrought iron, lighter, more even heat distribution, Australian made and owned.
last 2-3 years?
What is wrong with it after 2-3 years?
a bit rusty
You can strip all the rust and seasoning off.
Once you reseason it again, it will become as new again.
@crazyboy: You'll need to get rid of all the rust (wire brush on a drill works well) before you reseason. Removing the rust will take it back to bare metal so you'll either need to season a few times or understand that the seasoning won't be great until it's been used (at high heat with oil/fat) for a while.
Plenty of Youtube videos on restoring old cast iron if you're not sure.
@OzBragain: Ok great.
What if the pot is normal iron. Its not cast iron I believe. Will it still be fine?@crazyboy: Can you post a pic?
Stainless should be obvious. Spun steel or carbon steel will be thinner and lighter than cast iron. I'm guessing you'll only have a problem if it's enameled but then it's probably stuffed already with rust behind the enamel.
@crazyboy: Mate, that's not cast iron. The silver rim looks like aluminium in the pic.
How does the weight compare to a similar sized Lodge?
Tempted to go to Costco get a membership and pick this set up. Is anyone aware if this deal is nationwide?
I rang it’s nation wide Epping vic has them I live 50 min away but at this price I’ll get some
When it comes to travel if u r in a lockdown zone the 5k rule doesn’t apply to Costco or other shops outside the 5k zone if u don’t have that shop in your area I have allready asked this question and it’s in the list of rules dan put up
Waiting for Amazon deal 😷
My wife complain about the weight of this cast iron set. Otherwise it is perfect.
Keep an eye out for a deal on new wives.
looks like can be used on induction too…tempted.
Of course they can
I highly recommend the Lodge Scrapers to go with this set…
https://www.kitchenware.com.au/lodge-pan-scraper-set-of-2.ht…
https://www.victoriasbasement.com.au/Product/Details/109040/…
https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Lodge-Grill-Scraper-Set-…
im 5 mins out from costco casula - its not that bad, yes we had it at crossroads but other areas having it too and everyone wearing masks too
North Lakes has plenty
Queensland? do they have this in stock at this price?
Yes North Lakes Queensland had a whole pallet halfway down one of the isles. I got 2 of them
Is it 135.99 or 142.99 like Ipswitch store?
@buy swap sell: Checked again tonight and they have put the price up to $142.99 but were definitely $135.99 yesterday.
how about perth??
Cheers
FYI - None at Costco (Lidcombe)
saved me the trip
Picked one up from Ipswich store
Same price at 135$?
Bueller? Keen to find this out too
I called in, they told me it was 142.99. I heard Northlakes has it as well and its just as close to me. Anyone know if the price there is 135?
@seraphim64: Yeah sorry forgot to add that it scanned for the 142 price but at the time the old price was still on display so got it for the cheaper.
Plenty in Costco Canberra, but for some reason they are $142.99.
Canberra tax? It's exactly the same 5 piece set.
It’s $142.99 at Costco docklands.
Just got one from Costco Casula, the price is 142.99.
Is there still stock left?
Just went an hour ago. Plenty of stock left.
@Ding22: Just checked at Costco Lidcombe, none in stock. They said they were scheduled to receive in stock on 1 Aug, but delayed. Might come in a day or two. Casula has quite a few in stock. She said Marsden Park has none in stock.
Does anyone know when this deal expires?
$135.99 Costco North Lakes Queensland
Checked again tonight and they have put the price up to $142.99 but were definitely $135.99 yesterday.
Picked up at the Casula store. Marsden Park also has stock.
Plenty in stock and went during mid afternoon so there weren't many people about.
Price update-142.99 AUD
Just signed up for their membership and got this set for $142.99 from Costco Casula today. Still lots left in stock.
I must say its very heavy, even the dutch oven lid is extremely heavy.Picked for 142.99 at Costco Lidcombe today
Great to hear its back in stock at Lidcombe.
There's 3-4 more sets in Costco Lidcombe at $142.99
As of yesterday afternoon, still a bunch at Casula for 142.99
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Lol, only if this was posted yesterday before 6pm…