"Chris Marksberry" wrote >
>
> I picked up a Lodge cast iron skillet (10-1/4") at Wal-Mart for about
> $9.95
> + tax and I've been pleased with it. It did come pre-seasoned, but I
> seasoned it anyway to be on the safe side.
>
> Since I'm quite small it's the only piece of cast iron I currently own
> because of the weight of cast iron (wish I had the strength to handle a
> cast
> iron Dutch oven).
>
> I bought it for making a pineapple upside-down cake... YUM!
>
> Chris in Pearland, TX

I also use mine for making cornbread. Put a dollop of lard or shortening in
the pan first, put the pan in the oven while it's preheating, then pour the
batter into the sizzling fat once the oven is up to temperature. Protect
your hands!!!

Dora