Lodge Cast Iron Storage

[CMTiger]

Got a five piece set for Christmas and am not sure where I’m going to put it. I have a spare shelf in my garage where I keep all of my other grill/smoking things but not sure if I should keep it there? Not much moisture really. 3 sides insulated, finished bonus room above, relatively bare able temp wise year round.

Thoughts??

 

[MidwestSmoker]

If you properly take care of cast iron cookware, it can be stored in the garage. By proper care I mean the following:

1. Lodge cast iron cookware comes preseasoned, but you need to make sure that you don't lose the seasoning layer through hard scrubbing.

2. After washing the pans, dry them completely and then rub a thin layer of oil on them before storing.

3. With regular use the seasoning layer may wear off and the pans need to be reseasoned periodically.

With the above care cast iron cookware are very versatile and mine are practically non-stick. They can withstand high temperatures and metal utensils and can brown/sear meats, unlike the teflon coated non-stick pans.

 

[CMTiger]

Mine say they came pre-seasoned but I’m doing that anyway at the moment. Have a batch cooling in the oven right now

 

[Murphy's Law]

i leave mine in a shelf in the garage. I make sure it's dry and oiled when I'm done and don't have any issues.

 

[Shedd]

I keep several in my outdoor kitchen that’s open to my screen porch, when it’s raining and temperature is right the granite countertops and floors get wet. I’ve never had an issue with the cast iron, or even my Blackstone griddle because I keep them lightly oiled even though they are seasoned. So a garage wouldn’t be an issue as long as seasoned.

 

[RayClem]

Although it is common to oil the inside of the cast iron or carbon steel pans between uses, if you are storing them for long periods in an area where the humidity might get higher than ideal, oil the entire pan, inside, outside and handle as well. Fortunately, due to the thickness of cast iron, it is possible to restore pans that have been abused. You just have to sand out the rust and reseason the pan. However, keeping the pan oiled is a lot easier than restoring a rusted one.

 

[Shedd]

After use and a very minimal cleaning then dry, I spray a thin coat of Pam then wipe it down with a paper towel. Been doing it for probably 30 years now and haven’t had any rusty issues with my cast iron pans or pot.

 

[Waterskier]

Got a five piece set for Christmas and am not sure where I’m going to put it. I have a spare shelf in my garage where I keep all of my other grill/smoking things but not sure if I should keep it there? Not much moisture really. 3 sides insulated, finished bonus room above, relatively bare able temp wise year round.

Thoughts??

If you keep them well seasoned they should be fine. If they get a little rust, just clean and season again. This is a great resource. https://www.lodgecastiron.com/discover/cleaning-and-care/cast-iron/all-about-seasoning