I don't know yet on all of them. One IS a Wagner, one is marked U.S. and the others I need to hit with a wire brush and some oil to get through the rust. Everything needs a good cleaning. The square head and utensils were apparently put away dirty after someone's last cook-out.
28 pounds of solid 4 gauge aluminum including the lid. Great for cooking, roasting and storing hot food. New they go for well over $500. 42 quart capacity in the bottom pan, another 5 gallons capacity in the top if needed. The military has used them for years, as well as the restaurant industry. I'll use it for holding smoked ribs, tri tips etc. when I'm doing bulk cooking for gun club and FNRA events, deer camp, whatever...I'm thrilled that I came across this pan, especially for what I paid for it!
I'll let all y'all know just as soon as I get the time to work on them. It's dove season, ya know - so little time for the rest of life's demands. Priorities...
Myself, I keep bacon grease, from frying, and use that to season my cast iron. Makes a very durable, long lasting finish.
Good eye, Jeff! You are correct, sir!
Ok. was thinking something like that but wasn't sure. I'm surprised the restaurant industry uses them much with all the attention to smooth28 pounds of solid 4 gauge aluminum including the lid. Great for cooking, roasting and storing hot food. New they go for well over $500. 42 quart capacity in the bottom pan, another 5 gallons capacity in the top if needed. The military has used them for years, as well as the restaurant industry. I'll use it for holding smoked ribs, tri tips etc. when I'm doing bulk cooking for gun club and FNRA events, deer camp, whatever...I'm thrilled that I came across this pan, especially for what I paid for it!
Volrath/Wearever pots and pans are built to last, cook more evenly than stainless steel, and are not inexpensive cookware. Standard issue in the restaurant industry.
Now that you mention it.....My mother always used bacon grease to season her cast iron.... Congratulations on a great find.
Great find, congratulations. My now deceased mother bought me a square head from a family friends military surplus store in the 70's. I doubt she paid more than a few dollars for it. It works great for steaming oysters and crabs. I cook mostly with cast iron and have a decent collection both inherited and bought.28 pounds of solid 4 gauge aluminum including the lid. Great for cooking, roasting and storing hot food. New they go for well over $500. 42 quart capacity in the bottom pan, another 5 gallons capacity in the top if needed. The military has used them for years, as well as the restaurant industry. I'll use it for holding smoked ribs, tri tips etc. when I'm doing bulk cooking for gun club and FNRA events, deer camp, whatever...I'm thrilled that I came across this pan, especially for what I paid for it!
If I was a few years younger..
