For the cooks amongst us......

[tinman]

Still moving in to the new house and still finding things that need doing. This place has gobs of under-counter cabinets. Trouble is, they are all very deep.......which translates into getting down on the floor to reach stuff in the back. I love to use my cast iron cookware....but crawling on the floor to lift out some of the larger pieces was not anything I wanted to do. This is what I came up with:
Warrior Board is 12 gauge aluminum pegboard with a one inch standoff. It is available in several sizes and is rated to hold over a ton.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Warrior-Pegboard-Heavy-Duty-Aluminum-2-500-lb-Capacity/126901113?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1201&adid=22222222227044539905&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=109062882917&wl4=aud-261800281660la-306611866637&wl5=9027213&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112561859&wl11=online&wl12=126901113&wl13=&veh=sem

Even using 2 inch hooks I can hang multiple skillets on a single hook.
I'll see if I can post a photo.....

 

[Kevin]

I would like to see a picture. We have the same problem, the cast Iron is always way down low. Where or how did you mount this peg board?

 

[tinman]

Here ya go.......

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[GLASSMAN]

Perfect set up !
I'd do that if I had the space.

 

[powder smoke]

Lookin Good! ps

 

[bighorn kid2]

Good idea. Nice collection of cast iron you have there.

 

[tinman]

Perfect set up !
I'd do that if I had the space.

Space has always been my problem. But this house has enough room to do lots of things at the same time. And a kitchen with 16'x7' of actual floor space is waaaay bigger than anything I've ever had.

 

[tinman]

Good idea. Nice collection of cast iron you have there.

Thanks, there are still have a couple of pieces that I would like to have.

 

[ChiefMuzz]

Really nice set up. Our kitchen has deep under counter space and really high cabinets. It's add up to alof of storage space but little "functional" storage space.

 

[Kevin]

Thanks, that looks really nice actually.

 

[coach]

That looks like close to 2500 lbs hanging there. My cast iron collection isn't nearly as extensive, but keeping them easy to get to is a good idea. I wish I something to hang mine on.

 

[Kevin]

Tinman:
I like your collection of cast iron. A couple questions:

1) what is the square piece hanging up in the picture. It's towards the top.

2) Also, have your ever tried carbon steel pans? I'm asking because I just made some spaghetti and browned the beef in my Lodge carbon steel pan. I'm wondering if you've tried both and which one you prefer. For me, the carbon steel is nicer just because of the weight. But also it seems to clean easier. Thoughts?

 

[Taterman]

Great idea and it looks nice too. No scratching up cabinets.

 

[tinman]

Tinman:
I like your collection of cast iron. A couple questions:

1) what is the square piece hanging up in the picture. It's towards the top.

2) Also, have your ever tried carbon steel pans? I'm asking because I just made some spaghetti and browned the beef in my Lodge carbon steel pan. I'm wondering if you've tried both and which one you prefer. For me, the carbon steel is nicer just because of the weight. But also it seems to clean easier. Thoughts?

Thanks, I'm getting there.....

1) That is a 5 inch square skillet.
http://shop.lodgemfg.com/skillets-and-covers/5-inch-square-cast-iron-skillet.asp
It works great for a single gilled cheese samich or an egg (or two if your careful).

2) I have used other peoples carbon steel and find it works very well. Don't own any right now because I have accumulated all this cast iron. I've had full set of Revere Ware (stainless steel with copper bottoms) for 30 years that works well in a support role for my cast iron. I have never had a problem getting my cast iron clean. After the cooking portion is finished and while the piece is still very warm, I scrape it out then wipe it out with paper towels. If there is heavy residue, a good scrub with a stiff bristle brush (not plastic) under hot water finishes the chore. Set it over the lit burner for 30 seconds to dry it and back on the wall it goes. :!:

 

[gramps]

The few pieces of cast iron I have get " washed" rarely. Scraped and wiped out occasionally. Oiled a little just before using each time. That is a great set up for your cast iron. Envy, envy, envy. :mrgreen:
gramps

 

[blume357]

I store all my cast iron in the oven... only problem is when I have something to bake.. have to pull it all out and stack up on the counter, but I don't use the inside kitchen's oven very often.

I was going to suggest sliding shelves for the low cabinets.

 

[Taterman]

I store all my cast iron in the oven... only problem is when I have something to bake.. have to pull it all out and stack up on the counter, but I don't use the inside kitchen's oven very often.

Same here. It's only me and my wife so we mainly use the convection toaster oven anyways.

 

[tinman]

I store all my cast iron in the oven... only problem is when I have something to bake.. have to pull it all out and stack up on the counter, but I don't use the inside kitchen's oven very often.
I was going to suggest sliding shelves for the low cabinets.

At my last house, the oven was where I kept my most used pieces.