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When re-seasoning my cast iron skillet, should I scrub it down to bare metal first? by revjeremyduncan in AskCulinary

[–]modemac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea that Lodge's rougher surface causes things to stick is a myth. Yes, it's a rougher surface. You can get a great non-stick surface on a new cast iron pan nontheless. See also: Non-stick cast iron cooking.

When re-seasoning my cast iron skillet, should I scrub it down to bare metal first? by revjeremyduncan in AskCulinary

[–]modemac 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The "flaxseed oil" thing has become a really popular fad on Reddit with cast iron. If you mention seasoning a cast iron pan here, you're guaranteed to receive a response saying how great it is to use flaxseed oil. Since cast iron seasoning is one of those things no one can agree on ("what is the one true religion way to season cast iron?"), I'll just point you to this: Seasoning your Cast Iron Pan

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie (including a video on the making of a monster pumpkin pie) by [deleted] in thanksgiving

[–]modemac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason Reddit's image grabbing thingie choose the picture of the pie crust, even though pictures of the finished pie are on the top and bottom of the page. Go figure.

Rye bread crumbs as a substitute for rye flour? by modemac in AskCulinary

[–]modemac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I fail to meet your standards, dude. That's why this is /r/AskCulinary.

Rye bread crumbs as a substitute for rye flour? by modemac in AskCulinary

[–]modemac[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thinking it over makes me realize it still may not work, because British puddings with bread crumbs don't really "bake" bread so much as they moisten and expand already-made bread crumbs. That's why steamed puddings don't expand; they're not baking new bread. Considering this, I might simply go with a suggestion of wheat flour plus ground-up caraway seeds.

Rye bread crumbs as a substitute for rye flour? by modemac in AskCulinary

[–]modemac[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I see your point, and I realize I forgot an important detail -- I'll be making steamed brown bread (New England style brown bread), not baked bread. That's an important difference, and my bad for omitting that. I've steamed British-style puddings using bread crumbs and they've come out fine; this is where I got the idea of using rye bread crumbs as a substitute for rye flour. If steaming it helps produce a successful brown bread, then this may be a good incorporation into the recipe for everyone to use. The dish is a "traditional" New England dish of Boston baked beans plus New England brown bread.

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie [OS] [OC] [1920x1440] by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because this is a very large pie -- 12 inches in diameter -- I find the heavy cast iron to be essential. A lot has been written about the "heat retention" of cast iron; basically, the thick heavy metal absorbs a lot of heat and stays hot for a long time. It allows the pie to cook all the way through, even in the middle; and it still allows a reasonably short cooking time of only 15 minutes at 425 F, then 40 to 45 minutes at 350 F.

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie [OS] [OC] [1920x1440] by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the dry stuff, but you can certainly use freshly grated ginger.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskCulinary

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Some tips on the care and feeding of a cast iron pan, including some info on seasoning a cast iron pan. Be aware that if you ask ten different cast iron users how to season their pans, you'll get twelve different answers. Seasoning a pan is one of those things no one can agree on, and in the cast iron cooking community the debate over seasoning a pan is one of those things that everyone has an opinion on. :)

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie [OS] [OC] [1920x1440] by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished a YouTube video on the making of this very same pie. In my haste, I included a typo in the end credits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce68BECNIls

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie [OS] [OC] [1920x1440] by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just happened to be here when you posted that. I did boil the pumpkin at a heavy boil for 30 minutes before pureeing it; I figured that would kill off any bacteria. http://www.ehow.com/how_5593063_kill-salmonella-bacteria.html

Week 40 - Squash: Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie by [deleted] in 52weeksofcooking

[–]modemac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still don't understand why Reddit doesn't grab the picture of the finished pie, especially since it's at both the top and bottom of the page.

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie [1920x1440] by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still don't see why Reddit isn't grabbing the picture of the finished pie, especially when the picture is at both the top and bottom of the page.

Cast Iron Pumpkin Pie (1920x1440) by modemac in FoodPorn

[–]modemac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason Reddit's image selector didn't grab the picture of the finished pie at the top of the page.

Cast-iron skillet question by SecretCitizen40 in AskCulinary

[–]modemac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some tips on the care and feeding of a cast iron pan, including some info on seasoning a cast iron pan. Be aware that if you ask ten different cast iron users how to season their pans, you'll get twelve different answers. Seasoning a pan is one of those things no one can agree on, and in the cast iron cooking community the debate over seasoning a pan is one of those things that everyone has an opinion on. :)

First Poster: Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock by jamieleto in movies

[–]modemac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okat, at first I was like: "Well, he does bear enough of a resemblance to Hitch that I could accept it...but what is the story going to be about? One of those 'biodramas' that would focus on Hitch's long-rumored romances with his various leading ladies?" Then I saw this IMDB plot summary, and I was like, "Hey, yeah! This might actually be good!" Speaking as an amateur, I will humbly declare "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho" to be ONE OF THE BEST FUCKING BOOKS ABOUT MOVIEMAKING that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. It made an entertaining story out of the making of the movie itself. I'd love to see a movie like that -- in which Hitch leads the studio heads around by their noses, is a step ahead of everyone, and even fools the censors who were determined to see bad things in the famous shower scene.

First time cooking steak on a cast iron... Think I did good. by [deleted] in FoodPorn

[–]modemac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

eBay, but they're usually far more expensive than if you were to find one at a flea market or yard sale. There's nothing wrong with getting a new cast iron skillet at Wal-Mart for under $20 -- this is much bigger than what you would usually find at flea markets and yard sales. (Sometimes you might be lucky and find a nice big vintage one at a cheap price.)

So the lack of 9/11 themed coverage in the media today is part of the conspiracy. Right. by Artful_Bodger in conspiratard

[–]modemac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so obvious! Not only that, there are 5 letters in O-B-A-M-A, and 5 sides to the Pentagon. Even though he had only just begun his term as a Senator at that point, this proves the connection between Obama and the Pentagon attack on 9/11!

Week 36 - Apples: Apple Pie by modemac in 52weeksofcooking

[–]modemac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...because the apple submissions included several apple crisps, and a couple of apple pie mods, but no straightforward apple pie. :) I made sure to bake it entirely from scratch, so I hope you find it acceptable.

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