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Title: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 14, 2014, 06:16:22 PM
I'm always looking for that one thing I don't have.  What is your favorite even if you only use it once a year?


And go.....
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Rogue9Volt on January 14, 2014, 06:17:48 PM
I have a very large wok.  I use it to make metric tons of fried rice...  :rock
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: SPKmes on January 14, 2014, 06:21:01 PM
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Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Bodhi on January 14, 2014, 06:46:52 PM
(http://news.cs.washington.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/fire-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Gemini on January 14, 2014, 06:50:10 PM
my wife
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Bodhi on January 14, 2014, 06:51:43 PM
my wife


lol
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 14, 2014, 06:55:41 PM
(http://allsteelefitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Cartoon-pointing-down-and-green-down-arrow.gif)

 :aok  :lol

Locking or non locking?


I have 2 normal sized wok's.  My gas burners are too small for a big one  :cry

my wife
:rofl
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: smoe on January 14, 2014, 07:26:46 PM
my wife

The wife option rules any day. :aok
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: WEZEL on January 14, 2014, 07:30:09 PM
2 12in cast iron frying pans, one has raised ridges and both go from stove top to broiler depending what I am cooking. I don't grill in the winter since I hate the cold so if I have a hankering for something that use to walk upright on hooves, I toss the ridged one in the broiler  and get that sucker hot, then drop the meat on it. The other pan I use mostly for bacon and eggs, something about the taste cooking in cast iron starts my day off right.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Randy1 on January 15, 2014, 06:56:00 AM

I bake more so things like a bread machine and the every faithful pizza pans and screen.

A good weight scale for sure.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 15, 2014, 08:26:26 AM
I have 3 well seasoned cast iron pans (12,10,8) that I use weekly, plus a dutch oven I am currently working on after over-heating it in a camp fire.  Just picked up 3 6" oval boats to go with the fajita pan.

The bread machine is my wife's baby, I don't touch it but she makes bread at least once a week. Pizza pans or stones?  I've got 2 rounds and 2 rectangular stoneware trays from Pampered Chef that work great for biscuits, cookies, etc. 
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: hotcoffe on January 15, 2014, 08:32:09 AM
My perfect for small kitchens Weber Grill :) best electric grill i have ever had. 

(http://www.weber.com/images/home/grill_finder/thumbs/Q1400_360x310.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Rogue9Volt on January 15, 2014, 08:40:10 AM
my wife

I showed my wife this post...  She Dutch Oven'd me in retaliation.   :uhoh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: eagl on January 15, 2014, 08:55:32 AM
In the past I've lived for great lengths of time with nothing but a deep frying pan/skillet with lid.  14" diameter by 2 or 3" deep is enough to make all sorts of good stuff.  I've never been a fan of cast iron so I use heavy duty Teflon coated pans and replace them as soon as they show signs of starting to flake or scratch, and I'm careful to not overheat them.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Nypsy on January 15, 2014, 09:37:46 AM
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz115/William_Duenskie/Cast-Iron-Pan-1.jpg) (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/William_Duenskie/media/Cast-Iron-Pan-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: -ammo- on January 15, 2014, 09:55:37 AM
I have a really nice set of knives that make it a pleasure to chop, dice, etc. 

My pampered chef big arse BBQ spatula with integrated beer bottle opener is awesome.

Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Ripsnort on January 15, 2014, 10:09:02 AM
A smoker.
Have used a bullet charcoal for years but recently upgraded (last Feb) to a Camp Chef propane smoker.

OMG, what a difference!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mwah01e930o/UhJLkD7IBnI/AAAAAAAAiAE/mQQ_lupxa5c/s640/facebook_514140015.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: hotcoffe on January 15, 2014, 10:23:57 AM
A smoker.
Have used a bullet charcoal for years but recently upgraded (last Feb) to a Camp Chef propane smoker.

OMG, what a difference!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mwah01e930o/UhJLkD7IBnI/AAAAAAAAiAE/mQQ_lupxa5c/s640/facebook_514140015.jpg)

cool ... i ll get one of these monsters as soon as i got a house .
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: gyrene81 on January 15, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
if i could get a utensil like this...

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-09/enhanced/webdr05/24/15/enhanced-buzz-742-1380052424-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: tmetal on January 15, 2014, 11:14:39 AM
crock pot slow cooker. Little effort turns into a tasty hot dinner ready when I get home at the end of the day. BBQ grill is a close second.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: 68valu on January 15, 2014, 11:16:28 AM
if i could get a utensil like this...

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-09/enhanced/webdr05/24/15/enhanced-buzz-742-1380052424-17.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lYMFiwABI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lYMFiwABI
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 15, 2014, 11:39:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lYMFiwABI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lYMFiwABI

 :rofl


A smoker.
Have used a bullet charcoal for years but recently upgraded (last Feb) to a Camp Chef propane smoker.

OMG, what a difference!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mwah01e930o/UhJLkD7IBnI/AAAAAAAAiAE/mQQ_lupxa5c/s640/facebook_514140015.jpg)

I'm still using my converted 55 gal drum for outside smoking, would love to get a Camp Chef when I burn through mine.   :aok

Last night I smoked a slab of beef in my stovetop smoker, 45 min over an Apple/Cherry mix and it comes out more tender than crock pot and without that dreaded "slow cooked in liquid" nasty taste. 

4 lb Chuck Roast beaten both sides with pointy side of meat tenderizer
Salt, pepper and a good splash of whiskey (I used some Black Velvet I received as a gift)
Medium high burner 45 min or until 170 degrees.  Let it rest in smoker for 15, then serve.

http://www.cameronsproducts.com/stovetop-smoker (http://www.cameronsproducts.com/stovetop-smoker)

if i could get a utensil like this...

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-09/enhanced/webdr05/24/15/enhanced-buzz-742-1380052424-17.jpg)

I'd like to get my hands on those......tongs.    :x
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Randy1 on January 15, 2014, 01:21:20 PM
Now if we are going to talk barbeque, then have my wood burner I built, a charcoal grill I made out of a subway car air tank and a new pit I burn wood from my orchard to grill chicken and ribs.  Then I have another device I used just for smoked chicken.

I just pruned my apple trees so a good chicken run will happen in the spring.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Banshee7 on January 15, 2014, 01:37:07 PM
The good ole fish cooker.  Ain't nothing like getting that grease hot and frying some fish, a turkey, or even some duck or deer nuggets!  I'm from the South, so I just love deep frying stuff lol!!

#S#



Josh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Volron on January 15, 2014, 02:07:36 PM
my wife

 :rofl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lYMFiwABI

 :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: guncrasher on January 15, 2014, 02:46:50 PM
favorite piece of cooking equipment is some form of dead animal, salt, pepper and something that will create heat.



semp
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Tank-Ace on January 15, 2014, 03:27:17 PM
Right now? This:
(http://www.maryvancenc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/microwave.png)


But I love my charcoal grill. Gas is convenient, but you just can't beat the feeling of hauling out the charcoal, cleaning the grill, and that first burger in the spring.
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Banshee7 on January 15, 2014, 05:04:56 PM
But I love my charcoal grill. Gas is convenient, but you just can't beat the feeling of hauling out the charcoal, cleaning the grill, and that first burger in the spring.

Pffft, I've stood out in the snow, sleet, and freezing rain to grill a few burgers!  My patience for good food is nonexistent.  MUST HAVE NOW!!!

#S#



Josh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Megalodon on January 15, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
Electric Skillet..excellent for making sauce and for frying.


 :cheers:
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Patches1 on January 15, 2014, 05:37:22 PM

I love my Big Green Egg!

http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Banshee7 on January 15, 2014, 05:48:22 PM
I love my Big Green Egg!

http://www.biggreenegg.com/

I love them, too, but my bank account does not.

#S#



Josh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Volron on January 15, 2014, 06:30:10 PM
Pffft, I've stood out in the snow, sleet, and freezing rain to grill a few burgers!  My patience for good food is nonexistent.  MUST HAVE NOW!!!

#S#



Josh

Seems to taste better when cooked in a snowstorm. :D
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Banshee7 on January 15, 2014, 07:09:54 PM
Seems to taste better when cooked in a snowstorm. :D

I think it's more of the feeling of being a manly man by weathering the storm !  :D

#S#



Josh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: mensa180 on January 15, 2014, 07:11:49 PM
spoons have been pretty useful. 
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dichotomy on January 15, 2014, 07:18:52 PM
I've got a .188 wall 65 ksi smoker that I had built at my last job.  I freaking love the thing.  Second is a huge lobster pot. 
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 15, 2014, 07:39:46 PM
I love my Big Green Egg!

http://www.biggreenegg.com/

<drooling smiley>  I wish.  I have a friend who has one......will never turn down an invite for dinner, ever!


Electric Skillet..excellent for making sauce and for frying.


 :cheers:

This I don't have.  Sometimes it would be nice to plug one in outside on the deck and let it go.  Hmmmm.  Thanks. 


Seems to taste better when cooked in a snowstorm. :D

I agree.  One of my best meals was chicken quarters cooked over a wood fire in one of those 2 wheeled roll around fire pits with the perf metal sides.  Threw a grate across the top and covered with lid to keep the sleet/rain/snow downpour off the food.  My wife got a picture of me standing next to it wearing a Maid of the Mist raincoat holding a beer in one hand and tongs in the other.  Was funny as hell.

 
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: DREDIOCK on January 15, 2014, 08:33:58 PM
Cast Iron Frying pans
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: eagl on January 16, 2014, 07:57:11 AM
favorite piece of cooking equipment is some form of dead animal, salt, pepper and something that will create heat.



semp

So your favorite cooking equipment is using your hands to cook your food over a heat source?  You described food, seasoning, and heat.  That isn't equipment.  Maybe you tie it to your bum and sit on the stove?  That's an interesting favorite piece of cooking equipment, your backside.  Or your hands... whatever  :devil
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: Dragon on January 16, 2014, 08:21:51 AM
So your favorite cooking equipment is using your hands to cook your food over a heat source?  You described food, seasoning, and heat.  That isn't equipment.  Maybe you tie it to your bum and sit on the stove?  That's an interesting favorite piece of cooking equipment, your backside.  Or your hands... whatever  :devil


Now you've done gone and salted his arse and put him on the hot seat.  This will not end well.  :uhoh
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: guncrasher on January 16, 2014, 09:35:45 AM
So your favorite cooking equipment is using your hands to cook your food over a heat source?  You described food, seasoning, and heat.  That isn't equipment.  Maybe you tie it to your bum and sit on the stove?  That's an interesting favorite piece of cooking equipment, your backside.  Or your hands... whatever  :devil


he asked for favorite not the only things i use t cook.  what about the guy who mentioned knives only does he only eat sushi.  or the one who said pans does he only cook unseasoned food heated by the sun.

what about the one who mentioned his wife does it mean he only eats.....  on second thought that isn't a bad choice.




semp
Title: Re: Your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Post by: TOMCAT21 on January 16, 2014, 09:53:56 AM
wife  :D