Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: Some one say Cast iron pots/dutch ovens/Potjies..

  1. #1
    Senior Member Antonyraison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Johannesburg South Africa
    Posts
    1,154

    Default Some one say Cast iron pots/dutch ovens/Potjies..

    I took a drive 3km up the road and this is what we typically find litterally everywhere in south Africa..
    Note the price for the Big number 3 pot in rands... (and this is a retail price here, not even whole sale) at current exchange rate, that's 40 usd for the big number 3.
    pots.jpg
    63eec19f-b778-40e0-81e1-eb3e29053f37.jpg
    Last edited by Antonyraison; 01-22-2018 at 08:38 AM.
    My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultsmackdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonyraison/

    (BOSWA) ELITE SURVIVAL RANGER - BSR/16/05


  2. #2
    Senior Member Graf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Fenton, Michigan
    Posts
    358

    Default

    That’s a deal for sure
    Semper Paratus

  3. #3
    Senior Member Antonyraison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Johannesburg South Africa
    Posts
    1,154

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Graf View Post
    That’s a deal for sure
    hmmm it is a decent price generally speaking for here... Just reading other threads, and I find it hard to believe that they very costly and not easy to get in the states.. Very odd to me when most supermarkets here even have them.
    Maybe one day I should just export you guys an entire shipping crate or something.
    My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultsmackdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonyraison/

    (BOSWA) ELITE SURVIVAL RANGER - BSR/16/05

  4. #4
    Senior Member Wise Old Owl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Paoli, PA
    Posts
    1,183

    Default

    One hell of a deal, But I get most of mine from the farmers market. Except for the largest ones - they are now hard to find. (Used for making soap or jams)


    by the way combine those with this and everything but baking will be a breeze with a twig fire,
    11aeb18428e867cc9114dcf6362f8ffe--portable-stove-rocket-stoves.jpg

    portable rocket stove - made in China where they need the most of them, to get off the coal brick system, that is causing all the pollution.
    “There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag … We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language … and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”

    Theodore Roosevelt 1907

  5. #5
    Senior Member Wise Old Owl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Paoli, PA
    Posts
    1,183

    Default

    Here is one on Amazon. CLICK

    Here is the PIC. Screenshot-2018-1-22 Amazon com EcoZoom Rocket Stove - Versa Camping Stoves Sports Outdoors.jpg
    There are two versions one takes Kingsford - the other just wood.
    “There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag … We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language … and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”

    Theodore Roosevelt 1907

  6. #6
    Senior Member hunter63's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    SE/SW Wisconsin
    Posts
    26,866

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Antonyraison View Post
    hmmm it is a decent price generally speaking for here... Just reading other threads, and I find it hard to believe that they very costly and not easy to get in the states.. Very odd to me when most supermarkets here even have them.
    Maybe one day I should just export you guys an entire shipping crate or something.
    The don't work in microwave...I sure our "cooking" style is different than yours.
    SS, copper, alum and ceramic is big here.
    Geezer Squad....Charter Member #1
    Evoking the 50 year old rule...
    First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
    Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27

  7. #7
    Senior Member 2dumb2kwit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Northeastern NC
    Posts
    8,530

    Default

    We can get cast iron at reasonable prices, but a lot of people turn their noses up at it, because it's "Made in China". (American made cast iron is about 3 times the cost of Chinese.)
    http://www.agrisupply.com/searchcent...v=&adv=&hawkb=

    (The stuff in the link is Chinese made.)
    Writer of wrongs.
    Honey, just cuz I talk slow doesn't mean I'm stupid. (Jake- Sweet Home Alabama)
    "Stop Global Whining"

  8. #8
    Super Moderator crashdive123's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    North Florida
    Posts
    44,846

    Default

    I love every piece of cast iron I have. I have more than I need. I will probably get more.

    I think its a sickness, and one that I am not looking for a cure.
    Can't Means Won't

    My Youtube Channel

  9. #9
    Senior Member hunter63's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    SE/SW Wisconsin
    Posts
    26,866

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    I love every piece of cast iron I have. I have more than I need. I will probably get more.

    I think its a sickness, and one that I am not looking for a cure.
    Let's not discuss...."cast iron" sickness.
    LOL
    Geezer Squad....Charter Member #1
    Evoking the 50 year old rule...
    First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
    Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Victoria, Texas
    Posts
    1,996

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    Here is one on Amazon. CLICK

    Here is the PIC. Screenshot-2018-1-22 Amazon com EcoZoom Rocket Stove - Versa Camping Stoves Sports Outdoors.jpg
    There are two versions one takes Kingsford - the other just wood.
    I have a BioLite camp stove. It is amazing how well they work with just twigs as fuel AND you can charge your phone while you're at it.

    Alan

  11. #11
    Senior Member Antonyraison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Johannesburg South Africa
    Posts
    1,154

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    The don't work in microwave...I sure our "cooking" style is different than yours.
    SS, copper, alum and ceramic is big here.
    Sacrilege!!! but your right we dont use them the same way, we only use them on an open fire, or a barbecue, the flat bottom ones we do also use on a stove top at times...
    My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultsmackdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonyraison/

    (BOSWA) ELITE SURVIVAL RANGER - BSR/16/05

  12. #12
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    400

    Default

    My grandmother grew up using cast iron and loved the newer materials. They were heavy. She thought I was nuts when I started using it. lol I would assume this is why it's getting hard to find here. We have so many options that things are disposable.

  13. #13
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Victoria, Texas
    Posts
    1,996

    Default

    #1 wife has her grandmother's skillet. She uses it ONLY for making cornbread. The inside of the skillet is perfectly smooth and nothing sticks to it. When done, she wipes it out with a damp dishtowel, dries it in the oven or on the stove, and puts it away.

    I've got more cast iron that I can carry in a wheelbarrow. I don't have one of those pots though. There's always gonna be one more thing.

    Alan

  14. #14
    Senior Member Antonyraison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Johannesburg South Africa
    Posts
    1,154

    Default

    We do not use rocket stoves either.. For most intents and purposes when People actually camp here we use what We call a skottel braai ( I have not a clue what the english term is for it)
    But basically a gas barbeque, with a wok type thing/ or other cooking attachments..
    download (1).jpg
    But 99% of the time we will just Braai actually...
    download (2).jpg
    Last edited by Antonyraison; 01-23-2018 at 05:08 AM.
    My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultsmackdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonyraison/

    (BOSWA) ELITE SURVIVAL RANGER - BSR/16/05

  15. #15
    Super Moderator crashdive123's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    North Florida
    Posts
    44,846

    Default

    I traded for a homemade skottle at my last camp. Got to use it and fell in love with it. I'll get some pictures of it eventually.
    Can't Means Won't

    My Youtube Channel

  16. #16
    Senior Member Antonyraison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Johannesburg South Africa
    Posts
    1,154

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    I traded for a homemade skottle at my last camp. Got to use it and fell in love with it. I'll get some pictures of it eventually.
    They actually really nice to cook on can make your bacon and eggs and sausages all at once on them..
    My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultsmackdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonyraison/

    (BOSWA) ELITE SURVIVAL RANGER - BSR/16/05

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •