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The Best Cast-Iron Skillets For The Traditional Cooking Experience

Author: Jennifer Allen / Source: reviewgeek.com

A cast-iron skillet is a commitment and involves care and attention, but it’s a valuable part of an avid chef’s arsenal. We’ve sought out the best cast-iron skillets out there for your money.

We’ve already covered non-stick skillets and frying pans. In an ideal kitchen, you want a combination of non-stick skillets and cast-iron skillets.

The former is great for everyday tasks like cooking up eggs in the morning while cast-iron skillets are great for something a little more weighty and time consuming than a simple fried egg.

If you’re willing to put the time in, cast-iron skillets are a great long term commitment but they require plenty of care compared to the pans you’re likely more familiar with. You can’t throw them in the dishwasher, for instance, because the non-stick element of cast iron is the “seasoning”—layers of cooking oil that have polymerized onto the iron. Hit that delicious non-stick magic with hard detergent and it’ll strip away leaving you with a naked hunk of cast iron.

But what do you get for a lifetime of lovingly hand washing your cast iron pans with hot water and elbow grease? They’re durable but substantially heavier than a typical non-stick pan. They’re perfect for searing because of how well they hold onto heat, unlike non-stick pans that can provide more mixed results. Cast-iron skillets are also safe past 500 degrees and can go under the broiler, giving you extra options for your cooking that simply aren’t there if you’re using a thinner and less heat resistant non-stick pan.

Some require pre-seasoning and all require certain tools for cleaning them most effectively. Maintain it well, however, and you’ve got cookware that will last for generations rather than just a few years. (Several of our avid cooks on staff have cast iron pans older than some U.S. States to give you an idea of how long a good pan will last.)

That’s why some of these cast-iron skillets look expensive for what they offer—compared to a Teflon-coated pan you might scratch up and trash within a year, you’ll own a cast iron pan for life. Good cast iron is an investment. Here are some of the best cast-iron skillets around.

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 12-inch ($39)

As a middle range offering, the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 12-inch is a good all-rounder. It comes pre-seasoned with oil for a natural and easy-release finish that promises to improve with further use. It’s a hefty sized skillet that’s perfect for family cooking, providing you’re strong enough to lift it in and out of the oven. Smaller sizes are available but you can’t beat the versatility of the 12″ variety. Its deep lip means it’s good for cooking up mostly everything imaginable, while still being great for some quick pancakes or searing a steak.

In addition to being a sturdy pan, it also comes with a silicone hot handle holder. The holder needs to be removed if you put the skillet in the oven, but…

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