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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Three piece combo cooker

Most cast iron "combo cookers" are two piece; They include a deep skillet and a shallow skillet that doubles as a lid.

Pictured above is a rare three piece combo cooker. It includes a deep pot, a medium sized pot, and a shallow skillet that can be used as a lid for both sized pots.

The medium sized pot can be used inside the deep pot as a double boiler.

I've stated before that there are no cast iron double boilers, and there aren't any on the market today; But apparently, there used to be.

I have the Lodge two piece combo cooker, as well as the double dutch oven. But frankly, I prefer using a regular lid; it's awkward to use the skillet as a lid.

3 comments:

  1. do you know the brand on the 3 piece cooker set?

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  2. I have one of the 3, the bottom one. I'd like to find the other 2 to complete the set. Also, sizes if you know them. Thanks

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  3. It is a John C. Johnson 3 piece combination cooker made in Birmingham, Alabama in the 30-40's. Inside diameter measurement is 9 3/4 the outside is 9 7/8.

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