Yard saling is coming up!

[Derek]

Yardsaling is almost here, and I'm going to to a few fleee markets to look for a dutch oven.

Here's my question, If I buy a d.o from either a yard sale, flee market, Can I steralize it and season it?

Can I also do this with knifes I want as well, Like a fillet knife, scaling knife?


Thanks for the answers gang.

[joec]

Sure you can, I gotten a couple of fry pans over the years in similar place. Most of what I've gotten the last few years, I get from the Auctions we hold monthly and buy from the vendors that win. The self storage business we auction on average a unit or two a month which is strictly bid on a space and cash sale. Many times it is junk but on occasion the people that come will offer us something from the sale that they know I might like and usually pretty cheap. We see a lot of kitchen gear, exercise equipment (a full bow flex at the last auction), furniture, DVDs, electronics and tools. These are usually held year around in most areas and the vendors actually make a living buying and selling this stuff.

[Derek]

Sure you can, I gotten a couple of fry pans over the years in similar place. Most of what I've gotten the last few years, I get from the Auctions we hold monthly and buy from the vendors that win. The self storage business we auction on average a unit or two a month which is strictly bid on a space and cash sale. Many times it is junk but on occasion the people that come will offer us something from the sale that they know I might like and usually pretty cheap. We see a lot of kitchen gear, exercise equipment (a full bow flex at the last auction), furniture, DVDs, electronics and tools. These are usually held year around in most areas and the vendors actually make a living buying and selling this stuff.Cool, My mom said if I were to buy a d.o from a flee market or a yard sale, Your going to need to put soap and and hot water int he d.o let come toa boil and then let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, Let it dry out complete and then do the same with what ever seasoning you want to put in there for the seasoning part.

[joec]

If it is stainless steel, Enameled cast iron you won't need to worry about seasoning at all. Your mother is correct too as that is how I clean them also even when new. Now if it is cast iron then after doing it then you will need to season it. I use lard for seasoning all of my cast iron though I've not needed to do it on my older pans for years but when I get a new one I do also even if they are already seasoned.

[Derek]

If it is stainless steel, Enameled cast iron you won't need to worry about seasoning at all. Your mother is correct too as that is how I clean them also even when new. Now if it is cast iron then after doing it then you will need to season it. I use lard for seasoning all of my cast iron though I've not needed to do it on my older pans for years but when I get a new one I do also even if they are already seasoned.Thank you Joe, I'll remember that and I'll start looking for a d.o this spring.

[pugger]

Do you think there will be enough wind :yum:?

Badumpah - oh, what's that - jokes like that will get me banned?:oops:

Sorry about that,:sorry: , won't happen again I promise!!:wink:

[Maverick2272]

Actually, if it doesn't happen again you will get banned!!

Just kidding!

I need to attend a few as well, I would love to have a good D.O.!

[Derek]

Actually, if it doesn't happen again you will get banned!!

Just kidding!

I need to attend a few as well, I would love to have a good D.O.!I'm hoping to find it at a flee market my self.

We both need good luck :)

[gadzooks]

My entire kitchen is second-hand, and it all works great. Cast iron will be sterilized when you season it at 350-400 degrees. In fact, I scored a brand new in the original box with tags and stickers, never even used, Masahiro 180mm gyuto in a thrift shop this afternoon...$8.

[buzzard767]

In fact, I scored a brand new in the original box with tags and stickers, never even used, Masahiro 180mm gyuto in a thrift shop this afternoon...$8.

Ahhhhhhh..... gag.....choke......gasp..... EIGHT BUCKS?????? Nice score!

[Derek]

My entire kitchen is second-hand, and it all works great. Cast iron will be sterilized when you season it at 350-400 degrees. In fact, I scored a brand new in the original box with tags and stickers, never even used, Masahiro 180mm gyuto in a thrift shop this afternoon...$8.Yeah, Nice score mate.

I may have to go into those stores, I've in one and it was pretty nasty & filthy

[gadzooks]

Ahhhhhhh..... gag.....choke......gasp..... EIGHT BUCKS?????? Nice score!

I might have passed it up out of ignorance, had you not been so informative re: Japanese knives...thanks!

[Derek]

Thanks for all the advice gang!

[Luckytrim]

Take away my Dutch Ovens (two sizes) and I'd be like a man without................ I dunno--- but it wouldn't be a happy kitchen any more .........

[Tickle Me Elmo]

Yard saling is a sport in our house and our vehicles almost automatically turn at the sight of a "Yard Sale" sign. We've gotten many great bargains over the years. Time to pack our tote bag with assorted batteries and extension cords. You never know when all an electronic needs is a new battery. Picked up a great little stereo system for $2 a couple of years ago because of that.

[Derek]

Yard saling is a sport in our house and our vehicles almost automatically turn at the sight of a "Yard Sale" sign. We've gotten many great bargains over the years. Time to pack our tote bag with assorted batteries and extension cords. You never know when all an electronic needs is a new battery. Picked up a great little stereo system for $2 a couple of years ago because of that.Very cool, you and my mom must have the same type of car, I swear when she sees a yard sale sign it's screeeeeeeeeeeeeeetch goes the brakes and then we make a sudden turn, LOL.

By the way Love your name T.M.E

[lifesaver91958]

i have an electric that i paid $2 for at a yard sale back in 1993 and it still works like a charm. i use it all the time to cook all kinds of good foods.

[leolady]

99% of what I have in my kitchen is 2nd hand! I would not have it any other way.

Why spend store prices when I get great stuff used. Check out my albums for good examples of what I buy from yard sales, thrift shops, Ebay, Craigslist, etc.

[lifesaver91958]

Oops! i just noticed that when i posted above i forgot post the word "skillet" heehee. An Electric Skillet. heehee.