Need help identifying this unmarked roughly 6" CI? Any idea of age and manufacturer?

  • Kalkaline @lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Have you tried running it through the dishwasher yet? That would probably get rid of that nasty black stuff and maybe you could find some markings.

    • ShittyWizard@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      “Nasty” black stuff? Sorry for maybe being ignorant, I am new to cast iron cookware, but I thought the black stuff is what we appreciate and cure the pans for?

      • tinysalamander@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        The smooth black parts, yes. The gunky/bumpy parts on the handle, no. That comes from years of continued use and improper cleaning where new oil polymerizes over leftover particulate the next time it’s cooked on.

        But I wouldn’t recommend a dishwasher cycle as the method to use to strip your pan either. Self cleaning cycle on the oven should take care of it.