I’ve never paid much attention to Granite Ware. I’m not much of a collector of anything . . I have enough “stuff” just buying things I see that I want without searching for collectibles. Granite Ware is one of the types of cookware recommended for the solar oven. It’s lightweight and since things don’t burn in there, heavy or double walled cooking utensils are not needed. What is needed are dark pans that do not reflect the sun’s rays away.
I had a couple of pieces of Granite Ware. I don’t even remember when or why I got them and I also don’t remember ever using them. This is exactly why I never throw anything out. If I’d been sensible, I would not have kept pots that I haven’t used in forever. I would have tossed them and now I’d be kicking myself in the butt for having tossed something I need. See . . this confirms that I should never get rid of anything! 🙂
I didn’t have a square cake pan or a mini cookie sheet so I ordered those and they arrived today.
It is recommended that a lid be used when cooking and for the smaller pots or bakeware that doesn’t have lids, I can use the cookie sheet as a lid and that will act as a shelf for stacking containers.
Know what else is great about Granite Ware?
Made in the U.S.A. Thank you to the folks who make Granite Ware . . for keeping jobs here in the U.S.
While searching for other Granite Ware pieces I might like, I’ve come across several really useful looking pieces that are no long available. I may become a collector of Granite Ware! Or, maybe I will not . . how many pieces do I really need?
pdudgeon says
i remember my mom having a nice granite ware roaster, and a big granite ware pot with a lid that she made stew in. and there there was also a granite ware coffee pot, and i seem to rember that she also had a granite ware pie plate, although those last two might have belonged to my grandmother or my mother’s cousin in Oregon who had a working wood cook stove. As i recall granite ware comes in cobalt blue, black, and red, and all 3 are speckled with white. my guess is that you could find quite a lot of it on the ‘net.
pdudgeon says
yep, here ya go! http://www.amazon.com/Granite-Ware-509-2-18-Inch-Covered/dp/B000050AVC
Ava Crotinger says
I can’t wait to see how the cookies turn out in the solar oven. Surely, you’ll be making some soon.
liz says
I have tons of the stuff – it was Mom’s but I got it way back in the 80’s. I use the big roaster for my turkey, but most of the stuff is stored in that useless space above the kitchen cabinets. I consider it decoration that can be used when I need a really big pot.
Did you get the racks for drying foods? There is also an attachment that checks to make sure that your water has been purified. Interesting stuff.
Erin says
Oh Graniteware! Nice and “country” ! I love it! Is it easy to clean? I love the look of them!!! Judy doesn’t solar oven cooking take more time though because you have to keep turning the oven towards the sun? I need to find out more info! Sounds fantastic! Leave it to u!
Linda in NE says
You’re happy that your Graniteware is made in the U.S., but did you read on the box what is NOT in it? No Teflon. No Teflon chemicals to leach into your food.
Becky in VA says
Made in the U.S.A. – that’s what I try to buy! Have fun using it.
Rose says
I also love Granite Ware for its browning qualities. Have roasters in 3 sizes along with 9×13 pan. Use them all very often. Also found a 9×13 in a gray/white Granite Ware. Had never seen that color before. Think I found it at a garage sale. The pans are not indestructible as I have a couple of chips of the finish that came off–maybe too rough handling at some point.