I have been wanting to buy a good cast iron skillet for a while. Cast iron is supposed to have a lot of benefits and advantages over other types of cookwear. My pans need replacing and I don't want to eat off of anything that has a nasty chemical coating that leaks into my food. I'll go with what has been used for thousands of years.
Anybody else use cast iron? I would like a good American-made brand, if someone has a recommendation.
Benefits:
Drawbacks:
Ten reasons to try cast iron cooking
Ever So Humble, Cast Iron Outshines the Fancy Pans - New York Times
Anybody else use cast iron? I would like a good American-made brand, if someone has a recommendation.
Benefits:
- Cheap
- Easy to store & clean up
- Lasts a lifetime
- Even heating across the surface
- Retains heat longer
- Naturally Non-Stick
- Oven-safe
- Boosts iron intake, improving health!
- No chemical fumes
- No teflon or aluminum particles in your food
- Good SHTF cookwear
- A formidable weapon
- They are badass
Drawbacks:
- Modest cleaning requirements
- Must keep it oiled ("seasoned") to prevent rust
- ???
Ten reasons to try cast iron cooking
Ever So Humble, Cast Iron Outshines the Fancy Pans - New York Times