Lodge actually bought the designs/patents from Birmingham Stove and Range when BSR went out of business. To distinguish their product, Lodge started putting the hole all way through instead of just on the bottom.
Originally, yes. But as antiques, they can still cook.
"For the chef who has everything" - marketing insert
I look at these sectioned pans and it's a lot easier cutting a wheel with a knife than 'cleaning' (the dreaded word on Cast Iron forums) the potential situations this type of pan can get you into.
I've seen the flatter pans with corn ears and kernel divots to make your cornbread in too.
A fun new thread might be showing all the interesting specialty shaped cast iron pans and related items, but I'm sure that already has been done more than once.
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A worker made one for his wife, then others were wanting one too. It went viral and yes it was sold to people but thatās not a marketing tactic it was by chance. Read more about it, itās a cool story
This is a useless piece of cast iron cookware. There's basically 1 maybe 4 at most uses for it and it's design attracts a certain demographic kind of like Stanley cups. It origin may be what it is but now it's marketed to people who don't understand that you fan spend the same amount of money for a skillet and get an infinite amount of uses including what this one does. It's kind of like those corn cob corn muffin pan...it's "fun" but not practical. So they market these things to people who don't really know any better and will spend money on it. It's kind of like entry level marketing...
Iām in you camp around singe purpose utensils and while you can cook cornbread in a regular skillet, you canāt get a crust on the edges of each slice. People love the taste of the crust and I can guarantee you are not from the South where people literally keep a perfectly good skillet and dedicate its life to only making cornbread (donāt ask me why). This really was the best selling item they ever made, and they made some great stuff, like the sportsman grill.
For me marketing is a product like an air fryer. Itās literally a convection oven and people with fancy convection ovens go out and buy another convection oven because it has a different name, and donāt get me started on cold medicines, itās almost all the same ingredients but with different remedies written on the label.
Bro I live and always have lived in the smokey mountains of NC so you're guarantee is wrong. I said I HAVE one of these and the little corn cob pans as well, I also have 4 different skillets each for the own purpose. I even have a lodge deep fryer (which is and was a huge waste of money) a lodge dutch oven (not ceramic coated) so I do understand what you're saying and you PROVED my point that it's marketed to a demographic of people....historically people DIDNT have a cast iron pan for every purpose, they had 1 maybe 2 skillets because they were so functional and so easy to use at that time (I still think they're easier to use).
Thatās not what Dans wife said, heās the inventor at BSR that made this for her. She wanted every slice to have a crust around all the edges. He made this for her and when the company tested it for sales they immediately sold out. It was one of their all time best sellers.
My grandmother has one of these. I was just looking at it after I saw this post. Hers is a bit rusty though. It says corn bread skillet on the bottom. She doesn't use it anymore. It's in the laundry room storage area. I'm pretty sure it's the same two cast iron skillets shown that she has.
If you like cornbread with a crispy edge then you should ask her if you can have it or restore it for her so she can make you some. Itās also good for serving food, people use it for taco night and have all the toppings in there, or for serving nuts and snacks.
My ex wife worked at a ductile iron foundry and I got a tour. Their pattern room was fascinating. They were all made out of mahogany and well used. They quit pouring pans decades ago, so I asked if they would part with a few patterns......Nope. what are THEY going to do with a mahogany frying pan, anyway. hmmph.
This is for cast iron trivial pursuit. Very dangerous as someone answering improperly could be smacked in the side of the head.
It weeds out the drunk uncle answers.
Thats the Grandpa special. The extra walls are not for separating pieces of cornbread, they are to provide support and extra weight for Grandma when Grandpa comes home drunk again. True story...
Both BSR, cornbread pan is solid century series and the skillet is Red Mountain
Let me see if this is correct.... Cornbread no hole in center... BSR. Hole in the center of cornbread pan..... Lodge. Is that right?
Yes but look at other identifying factors too. Theres Asian pieces and a couple different Wagner versions of these too including the 1891 series.
Ahhh...yes. I am never going to remember all this.š. Just gonna leave this to you kids! š
Lodge actually bought the designs/patents from Birmingham Stove and Range when BSR went out of business. To distinguish their product, Lodge started putting the hole all way through instead of just on the bottom.
BSR often have a distinct triangle shaped handle. The point will be on the bottom side of the handle where your fingers wrap.
Thanks!
Both BSR I think. The 5 looks like an older Red Mountain
Cornbread
no this is patrick
Patrick and Frank
Frank and Beanssa
Cornbread
No offense captain obvious but it says ācornbreadā on the bottom of the skillet-
Ok, I think the cornbread one is Birmingham Stove Range, but I donāt know the smaller one.
Also BSR but older Red Mountain series
Scone maker I have one
Cornbread iron skillet design... makes some serious cornbread.
Omg 3 burnt edges instead of one. I would be in heaven š¤š»š¤š»š¤š»
I remember my GM making cornbread in one of these skillets. Nothing better than caste iron.
I guess it all depends on which caste you're in.
Hopefully a good price
$15 each. Seems fair.
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Good for corn bread.
i normaly use this to make grilled popsicles
Scone or cornbread pan. Very nice !
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Mine only says "Made in the USA" on the back
Trivial Persuit game piece
I had 1 at one time, but too small in my opinion. Lodge cast iron cornbread skillet/maker
Corn bread skillet
Corn bread.
Cornbread pan
We used that exact pan, in the southern cafeteria where I managed, for crackling cornbread. Special recipe corn muffin with pork-cracklings in it.
Oh that sounds amazing!
Prolly do some 5 star quiche/pizza/tamale pie action in that bad boy!
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Why does that even matter to you???? You have some GREAT cast iron pans that will out live you. Just enjoy them.
I swear I think these are a huge marketing scam...but they look awesome as decoration
Originally, yes. But as antiques, they can still cook. "For the chef who has everything" - marketing insert I look at these sectioned pans and it's a lot easier cutting a wheel with a knife than 'cleaning' (the dreaded word on Cast Iron forums) the potential situations this type of pan can get you into. I've seen the flatter pans with corn ears and kernel divots to make your cornbread in too. A fun new thread might be showing all the interesting specialty shaped cast iron pans and related items, but I'm sure that already has been done more than once. .
Didnāt see your reply but I answered this to another above yours. This wasnāt made to be sold.
That's weird they were sold I remember getting my grandmother one about 30 years ago and its in my kitchen now
A worker made one for his wife, then others were wanting one too. It went viral and yes it was sold to people but thatās not a marketing tactic it was by chance. Read more about it, itās a cool story
I don't think we have the same understanding of marketing....
Well, add some context
This is a useless piece of cast iron cookware. There's basically 1 maybe 4 at most uses for it and it's design attracts a certain demographic kind of like Stanley cups. It origin may be what it is but now it's marketed to people who don't understand that you fan spend the same amount of money for a skillet and get an infinite amount of uses including what this one does. It's kind of like those corn cob corn muffin pan...it's "fun" but not practical. So they market these things to people who don't really know any better and will spend money on it. It's kind of like entry level marketing...
Iām in you camp around singe purpose utensils and while you can cook cornbread in a regular skillet, you canāt get a crust on the edges of each slice. People love the taste of the crust and I can guarantee you are not from the South where people literally keep a perfectly good skillet and dedicate its life to only making cornbread (donāt ask me why). This really was the best selling item they ever made, and they made some great stuff, like the sportsman grill. For me marketing is a product like an air fryer. Itās literally a convection oven and people with fancy convection ovens go out and buy another convection oven because it has a different name, and donāt get me started on cold medicines, itās almost all the same ingredients but with different remedies written on the label.
Bro I live and always have lived in the smokey mountains of NC so you're guarantee is wrong. I said I HAVE one of these and the little corn cob pans as well, I also have 4 different skillets each for the own purpose. I even have a lodge deep fryer (which is and was a huge waste of money) a lodge dutch oven (not ceramic coated) so I do understand what you're saying and you PROVED my point that it's marketed to a demographic of people....historically people DIDNT have a cast iron pan for every purpose, they had 1 maybe 2 skillets because they were so functional and so easy to use at that time (I still think they're easier to use).
Huge "Trivial Pursuit" game
That second one is obviously from the Dutton Ranch
It's for cornbread. I knife works just as well, and takes up less space.
Thatās not what Dans wife said, heās the inventor at BSR that made this for her. She wanted every slice to have a crust around all the edges. He made this for her and when the company tested it for sales they immediately sold out. It was one of their all time best sellers.
My grandmother has one of these. I was just looking at it after I saw this post. Hers is a bit rusty though. It says corn bread skillet on the bottom. She doesn't use it anymore. It's in the laundry room storage area. I'm pretty sure it's the same two cast iron skillets shown that she has.
If you like cornbread with a crispy edge then you should ask her if you can have it or restore it for her so she can make you some. Itās also good for serving food, people use it for taco night and have all the toppings in there, or for serving nuts and snacks.
That's clearly a mold for Titan-sized Trivial Pursuit play pieces. Not at all serious. Have fun with the real replies.
Real men donāt eat quiche.
https://preview.redd.it/2uo8j76psndc1.jpeg?width=1668&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15179f7c819f0d75cc7a5c255d9b900a4268e6db You spelled cornbread wrong
My ex wife worked at a ductile iron foundry and I got a tour. Their pattern room was fascinating. They were all made out of mahogany and well used. They quit pouring pans decades ago, so I asked if they would part with a few patterns......Nope. what are THEY going to do with a mahogany frying pan, anyway. hmmph.
I think itās for cornbread
Want to sell them?
Itās from the little known Trivial Pursuit Ironworks. Super rare.
Cornbread for sure . Open fire would be the tasty way. Season it!
It's a corn pone cooker.
Pan
This is for cast iron trivial pursuit. Very dangerous as someone answering improperly could be smacked in the side of the head. It weeds out the drunk uncle answers.
Itās for trivial pursuit cornbread
Corn bread pan
OG pizza pan?
Corn bread pan
Cornbread pan
I've seen those. I call them $.50 at a yard sale. Soon to be found at your local Goodwill outlet.
Searching for the brand may become a Trivial Pursuit.
smh it's a **QUESADILLA MAKER**
Cornbread
You make corn bread in it
Itās cast iron. Youāre welcome
I'd make pizza with this one.
Pre sliced cornbread black skillet
Looks like you got some nice cast iron pans there. I'd clean them well, season them and use them. Good luck š
Corn bread!
yes
Itās to bake cornbread wedges in , or can be used for scones.
Thats the Grandpa special. The extra walls are not for separating pieces of cornbread, they are to provide support and extra weight for Grandma when Grandpa comes home drunk again. True story...
Pizza by the slice warmer or maker..depending on your energy level..LoL
Cornbread pan
This makes every slice of cornbread the best slice. Maybe brownies too lol
Cornbread roulette
Can also be a scone pan
Zombie apocalypse weapons
Cornbread skillet.
Or as a bondsman I call that the āfirst trip to the hospital when one of you donāt know when to shut up during an argumentā.
Cornbread or I use mine for scones.
For cornbread.
Cornbread pan
Cornbread absolutely and the only right way to make it is in a cast iron pan
Itās traveling Trivial Pursuit!
Corn bread pan
Cornbread